Equipment Operator II
Equipment Operator II
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- 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.
Riverside County Department of Waste Resources has an opportunity for an Equipment Operator II located at the Badlands Landfill located inMorenoValley or Lamb Canyon Landfill located in Beaumont.
Possession of a valid California Commercial Driver License: Class B is required when applying for this position. ADMV Driving Report (generated within the last 30 days) must be attached to your application to advance to an interview.
This position involves the operation of heavy construction equipment. The incumbent will undertake various maintenance and construction tasks with the opportunity to work independently or take a lead role overseeing crews.
The responsibilities of the Equipment Operator II will include operation heavy construction equipment such as Bulldozers Compactors Sers Motor Graders and Excavators in support of landfill site operations. The incumbentin this position will use machinery to push compact and cover municipal solid waste in close proximity to the public. Additional duties may include occasional operation of light equipment including a water truck for dust control loaders backhoes etc. for road maintenance/grading work; and to do other work as required.
Competitive candidates will possessexperience in the maintenance or construction of landfill facilities including the operation of Bulldozers Loaders Sers Motor Graders and Excavators in support of landfill site operations. Andknowledge of their required safety procedures and operational rules.
Schedule:
4/10 from 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with at least one Saturday worked per month (subject to change based on department needs). The incumbent will receive differential pay for Saturday shifts. This position offers a dynamic work schedule with the added benefit of additional compensation for weekend hours.
Meet the Team!
The Department ofWaste Resourcesserves the Countys solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County nonhazardous waste protecting the environment and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Operate tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment (e.g. loaders excavators motor graders sers 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 lowbed or trucks with trailers in hauling equipment or materials.
Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing work.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Note: Incumbents will be manually tested on heavy equipment operation during the interview.
License:Possession of a valid California Commercial Drivers LicenseClass B at thetime of application.Must have the availability to obtain a valid California Commercial Drivers License Class A and a Tanker endorsement withing 4 months from hire date. ADMV Driving Report (generated within the last 30 days) must be attached to your application to advance to an interview.
This position has been designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safetysensitive applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drugscreening. (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. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.
Employees in safetysensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random reasonable suspicion/cause returntoduty and postaccident.
VisitDOT Requirements for details.
Physical Requirements:The Equipment Operator II primarily operates outdoors at landfill sites and is exposed to inclement weather odors/fumes insects/rodents and other environmental conditions. Incumbents will only have access to a portable restroom and outdoor handwashing facility at the landfill site. The responsibilities require independent mobility to stand climb reach and move heavy materials such as bags or mechanical parts.
Knowledge of:The tools materials and equipment commonly used in public works construction and maintenance; the operation and maintenance of gasoline and dieselpowered construction and maintenance equipment.
Ability to: Perform a variety of skilled maintenance and construction tasks including working to grade; safely operate tracked and/or wheeled motorized equipment; read plans and specifications relating to construction and field maintenance work; follow oral and written directions.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
If you have any questions regarding this posting please contact Richard Griego at
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
