Maintenance and Construction Worker
Moreno Valley, CA - USA
Job Summary
For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Department of Waste Resources is seeking multiple Maintenance and Construction Worker (MCW) positions to be based at the Badlands Landfill located in Moreno Valley Lamb Canyon Landfill located in Beaumont and throughout the County of Riverside.
The Maintenance & Construction Worker will support department operations through a variety of field maintenance and construction activities including but not limited to servicing appliances to remove hazardous materials; performing grounds maintenance at headquarters and throughout landfill sites; graffiti removal; facility maintenance; litter control; landfill site maintenance; traffic control; and cleaning illegally dumped trash along County roads.
Qualified candidates will have worked in a solid waste facility or recycling center specifically with the day-to-day operations including traffic direction materials recycling and appliance servicing.Competitive candidates will possess a strong maintenance and construction background. Previous experience working for a municipality or public agency is highly desired.
The Maintenance and Construction Worker is a first working level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents are required to perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks which often includes the operation of the less complex and smaller motorized equipment (e.g. two-axle or three-axle trucks water spray trucks loaders mowers chippers and compressors). Functions in which this work is performed include road and flood control construction and maintenance refuse disposal site operations maintenance recycling excavations fence building weed abatement signing rodent control and tree trimming.
Please note:Some positions may require rotating weekend work. Schedule to be determined by department.Meet the Team!EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Construct and maintain roads fencing flood control channel walls and levees and culverts.
Perform construction maintenance and recycling work at refuse disposal sites; spray and cut weeds; patch holes in black top roads; clear roads channels and other facilities of storm debris and damage.
Install signs; chop and clear brush; mix and pour concrete; erect traffic and street signs.
Use a variety of hand and power tools; operate dump trucks to load haul and deliver a variety of debris and materials; operate water spray trucks loaders mowers and other light motorized equipment.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: One year of performing construction work or field maintenance work (e.g. roads flood control facilities refuse sites recycling facilities public works projects or closely related work) which required operation of light trucks and related construction equipment.
Knowledge of: The operation and maintenance of trucks and light motorized equipment; equipment and traffic safety procedures; the tools and materials commonly used in field maintenance recycling or construction work.
Ability to: Safely operate trucks and light motorized equipment; perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance or construction tasks; operate power saws chippers and a variety of hand tools; follow oral and written instructions.Other Requirements:Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License at the time of application as the incumbent will be driving a county vehicle daily throughout Riverside County.Physical Requirements:The majority of this position entails working outdoors in inclement weather conditions (rain sleet wind and summer temperatures exceeding 115 degrees Fahrenheit). The role requires prolonged physical exertion including standing lifting carrying and removing debris appliances waste and other bulky items; as well as reaching bending pushing pulling and climbing with or without reasonable accommodations.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Valeria Ramirez at or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. 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 preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 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).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.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 non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment 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 pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.