Equipment Operator II

Equipment Operator II

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies. This recruitment will remain open until filled.

The County of Riverside's Transportation Department has multiple opportunities for Equipment Operator II positions within the Highway Operations Division, with assignments assigned in Riverside and Corona.

The Equipment Operator II will be responsible for skillfully operating a variety of motorized construction and maintenance equipment in support of the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of County roadways. The Equipment Operator II requires advanced training and the ability to perform complex tasks using a wide range of heavy equipment, including loaders, backhoes, motor graders, large track-type dozers, oil mixers, hot mix paving equipment, low-bed tractors, and trailers.

Competitive candidates will possess experience in roadway maintenance or construction, including the operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, compactors, excavators, loaders, scrapers, and water trucks. They should also demonstrate knowledge of the safety procedures and operational rules associated with this equipment. Additionally, candidates should have substantial experience operating and maintaining heavy gasoline and diesel-powered trucks and be capable of performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks.

This position follows a 4/10 schedule, consisting of four 10-hour shifts with weekends off. The Equipment Operator II may be required to stay overnight during the workweek, depending on operational demands, and overtime may be required as needed.

The Equipment Operator II is distinguished from the Equipment Operator I classification by the latter's relatively simple forms of manipulation and coordination in the operation of construction equipment. The Equipment Operator II is further distinguished from the Senior Equipment Operator classification by the latter having lead responsibility over crews operating a variety of tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment.

The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.

• Operate tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment (e.g., loaders, excavators, motor graders, scrapers, refuse compactors, oil mixers, and dozers) within required tolerance in the maintenance and construction of roads, landfills, flood control channels, and other public work facilities.
• Prepare, grade, and shape new county roads, landfills, and flood control channels; check and set grades.
• Work from survey reference marks, plans, and specifications; clear roads, channels and other facilities of storm debris and damage; construct and repair storm drains, culverts, catch basins, and concrete gutters.
• Service and maintain assigned equipment; may operate low-bed or trucks with trailers in hauling equipment or materials.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing work.

Experience: Two years in the maintenance or construction of public work facilities (e.g., roads, airports, landfills, or flood control channels) which included one year operating tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment as a primary duty.

License: Possession of a valid Class B California Driver's License at time of the application. A valid Class A California Driver's License may be required for some positions. Candidates who are selected to move forward in the hiring process are required to submit a current DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) driving record report before they can be scheduled for an interview.

The DMV report must be dated within the last 30 days to be considered valid.

Physical/Environmental Requirements: The Equipment Operator II primarily operates outdoors and is exposed to inclement weather, and other environmental conditions. The responsibilities require moving heavy materials such as concrete blocks, heavy timbers, cement bags or mechanical parts, and will also require that the incumbent walk on uneven ground or wet surfaces with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position has been designated by the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.

For detailed requirements, visit DOT Requirements.

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