Seasonal Equipment Operator

The Job

This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and the recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; hiring is ongoing as needed throughout the year.

The Department of Public Works is seeking Seasonal Equipment Operators to support a variety of short-term assignments across multiple operational settings. These extra-help/recurrent positions are typically filled on a temporary basis for up to six (6) months, depending on organizational needs.

Seasonal Equipment Operators may be assigned to support a range of projects, including maintenance, construction, and emergency response efforts. Work locations and assignments may vary and can include urban, rural, or remote areas. Schedules will fluctuate based on operational demands and weather conditions; there is no guarantee of minimum hours, and incumbents may be required to work overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Operating medium to heavy equipment in support of maintenance, construction, or emergency response activities across varying terrain and weather conditions
• Assisting with special projects or temporarily performing duties aligned with higher-level equipment operations, as needed
• Performing basic equipment inspections, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance
• Maintaining simple records related to time worked and equipment usage
• Supporting emergency or seasonal response efforts, such as debris removal, drainage clearing, erosion control, or other weather-related operations
• Performing routine maintenance tasks, which may include road or facility upkeep, vegetation management, traffic control, and general labor as needed

LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C License at the time of application. PLEASE NOTE: Current DMV printout will be required at the interview.

Experience in snow removal and storm operations, or in the operation of light or medium construction equipment and vehicles, is desirable. Wheel loader or motor grader experience is highly desirable.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through  Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "ounty.gov".

Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.

Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

Please note:

if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.