Equipment Operator - Seasonal

Job Description:

Equipment Operator - Seasonal

Description

The Job

This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications will be processed weekly and the recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; hiring is ongoing as needed throughout the year.

The Department of Public Works is seeking Equipment Operators to work on a seasonal basis as needed throughout the year. These are extra-help/recurrent positions and will be filled temporarily for approximately six (6) months. Positions will work as Snow Removal and Storm Equipment Operators in addition to assisting with other public works projects as needed. Hours will vary depending on the needs of the department and weather conditions; additionally, there is no guarantee of minimum hours, and employees will be expected to work over-time, if needed. There is special need in the following areas: Fontana, San Bernardino, Baldy Mesa/Wrightwood, Big Bear, Crestline, and Lake Arrowhead/Blue Jay/Twin Peaks.

These positions remove snow and debris from roadways using 2- and 3-axle plow trucks, all-wheel drive loaders, and all-wheel drive motor graders. Equipment Operators also uses front end loaders, backhoes, speed loaders, aerial buckets and scrapers. Positions also apply abrasives to roads and perform routine maintenance and repair for storm damaged roadways and facilities and may assist with other public works projects.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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. The DOT mandates drug testing of all employees in jobs requiring a Class B or higher driver license.

Background: Incumbent 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. The California DOT requires that all applicants submit a work history for the past ten years; a recent DMV printout will be required at the interview.

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: Employees climb into 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: Please note 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

LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C License at the time of application.

PLEASE NOTE: Current DMV printout will be required at the interview.

Desired Qualifications

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.

Selection Process

There will be a review of availability and qualifications. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent to the department. Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time .

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Craft, Labor &Trades Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$23.68 - $32.52 Hourly