Equipment Operator
Listed on 2026-08-24
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades, Road Construction, Building Maintenance
Equipment Operator
$26.95 - $33.64/hour; $56,056.00 - $69,971.20/year + $1,000/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
The Department of Public Works is currently applications for one Equipment Operator vacancy in Tahoe. Snow Removal experience is preferred, but not required. As an Equipment Operator with Placer County, you will operate light and moderately heavy road maintenance and construction equipment in the repair, maintenance, and construction of County roads. This is the full journey level class within the Equipment Operator series.
Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees including 14 paid holidays, vacation leave, a Cafeteria Plan, and more. For a detailed listing of benefits, please to view our benefits package.
Employees who are permanently assigned to a position located in the North Lake Tahoe area are eligible to receive an additional $1,000 per month as a Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Two years of responsible experience performing duties similar to those of a Maintenance Worker assigned to various program areas in Placer County.
Training:
Completion of 12th grade or equivalent.
How to Apply
Placer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.
To apply to this exciting career opportunity please visit our employment opportunities page at All applications must be received by the final filing deadline as listed on our webpage.
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