Equipment Operator-Road

Excellent Career Opportunity County of San Diego - Department of Public Works Practical Exams and Interviews Will Be Conducted on an Ongoing Basis

The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment

June 2027 – 5.23% increase to base pay (2.90% Across-the
- Board + 2.33% Market Adjustment)

• ** $1,250 Recruitment Bonus
• ** Additional $1,250 Bonus after successful completion of the probation period
  ** This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided.

In addition to the base salary, employees in this job class may receive a fifty cent ($0.50) per hour premium while tree trimming, and a twenty-five cents ($0.25) per hour premium while operating a motor sweeper.

The County of San Diego is dedicated to providing essential services to its residents. The Department of Public Works (DPW) plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure of our communities and is committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation in all that we do.

We are currently seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to join our team. As an Equipment Operator, you will maintain County storm drains, roadways, and/or rights-of-way to permit safe access and travel by motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, and operate road repair and maintenance equipment necessary to maintain or repair roadways in compliance with design and safety regulations; and perform manual labor duties via the use of hand tools and hand work.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety.

The Department of Public Works has multiple vacancies in all geographical areas of the County and encourages applicants who live or wish to work in the following rural areas to apply:
Campo, Julian, Fallbrook, and Valley Center.

Please be sure to check the boxes for all work locations in the County you are willing to accept when completing the application.

This video provides a preview on the County's Department of Public Works, entitled "Working for You", and provides a preview of what it's like to work on a road crew for the Department of Public Works.

• Education, training, and/or experience, that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above. Qualifying education/experience:
• A valid California Class B driver's license with tank and air brake endorsements and a current medical card is required at time of appointment and both must be maintained throughout employment in this class; AND
• Two (2) years of experience in the construction or repair of roadways which included the operation of motorized equipment such as motor-graders, chippers, forklifts, skid-steer loaders striping equipment, backhoes, loaders, and dump trucks of various sizes and capacities; OR
• One (1) year of full-time experience as a Road Maintenance Worker with the County of San Diego.

A valid California Class B driver's license with tank and air brake endorsements is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this class. Some positions require possession of a California Class A driver's license. Employees in this class are subject to random drug testing per DOT guidelines.

A current medical certificate is required at time of appointment and must be…