Equipment Operator

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Equipment Operator
positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Friday
, October 2, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. (PST

OC Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is a section of OC Public Works (OCPW) whose goal is to serve the citizens of Orange County by providing a safe environment and enhanced quality of life through improvements to and maintenance of public infrastructure. Operations and Maintenance provides a wide range of planning, design, project management, construction, and maintenance services to Orange County's unincorporated areas, 380 miles of flood control channels, 4 dams, 8 pumping stations, 320 road miles, and other infrastructure.

O&M provides public works services for the contracted cities of Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Dana Point, and the Foothill/Eastern and San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agencies. O&M also plays a crucial role in responding to the needs of the public in the aftermath of devastating fire and storm events and other general emergencies. OC Public Works provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, to cities, and to other County agencies and departments.

The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through efficient delivery and maintenance of public works infrastructure, planning, and development services. OC Public Works' core values are integrity, accountability, service and trust. OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas:
Administrative Services, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Facilities Design & Construction and CUF; OC Facilities Maintenance & OC Fleet Services; OC Infrastructure Programs; OC Operations & Maintenance.  for more information on OC Public Works.  for more information on the County of Orange.

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating ten-wheel haul trucks and various types of small equipment. The Equipment Operator hauls materials to support the maintenance and repair of activities associated with flood control facilities, channels, parks, beaches, and unincorporated roads in the County of Orange. The Equipment Operator also has supporting roles such as proper installation of Best Management Practices (BMP's), traffic control during the storm or fire season, water truck operations for dust control, and wild land fire assistance.

In addition, the equipment operator may lead crews of various sizes to accomplish projects; and performs other manual intensive labor duties as required. The immediate vacancies are within the following area(s):
Equipment Operations Unit - The incumbent will work a 4/10 shift, Monday to Thursday with every Friday off OR Tuesday to Friday with every Monday off.

An employee within this classification may be designated as a "key responder" and as such shall be required to respond to non-normal working hour emergency operational conditions.

Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class A, with air brakes, tanker, combination vehicle endorsements, is required before the date of appointment and must be maintained while employed in this series.
Please attach a copy (FRONT & BACK) of license when applying.

In accordance with the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, incumbents will be subject to random, reasonable suspicion and…