Seasonal Equipment Operator

Seasonal Equipment Operators

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

Conditions of employment include:

• License:
  Must have a valid Class C Driver License at time of application and a class A or B learners permit at time of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid California Class B (or higher) Driver License with a tanker endorsement AND no restrictions for air brakes and manual transmission within 120 days of hire or be terminated. Some positions may require a valid California Class A driver license with appropriate endorsements/restrictions.
• Background:
  Incumbents must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment. Prior to hire, employees must pass a medical examination and drug test. Employees are subject to random drug testing as well as drug testing following accidents and upon reasonable suspicion.
• Availability:
  Employees assigned to valley and desert yards should be able to respond to the yard within 60 minutes during inclement weather or emergency situations. Employees assigned to the mountain yards should be able to respond to the yard within 45 minutes during inclement weather conditions or emergency situations. A telephone or other method of immediate communication or contact is required for emergency purposes.
  
  Employees are subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks.
• Benefits:
  Employees in these seasonal/recurrent positions are required to contribute to the PST Deferred Compensation Plan in lieu of participation in the County's retirement plan; however, no other benefits are provided. There is no guarantee of minimum hours.
• Physical:
  Incumbents must be able to climb in and out of equipment, bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, in extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn and stoop. Employees work outside continuously on rough, uneven, rocky or slippery surfaces and are exposed to electricity, chemicals, fire, heat, oil, odors, dust, gas, and noise.

Sponsorship:
San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum requirements include:

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

Desired qualifications include 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.