Senior Equipment Operator

• Recruitment Bonus - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours.)*
• Referral Bonus - Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $750 per referral ($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2,080 hours)*
• Remote Assignment Bonus - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($500 upon hire, $500 upon completing 2,080 service hours, and $1,000 upon completing an additional 2,080 service hours.) Eligible yards are noted in the supplemental questions.

The Department of Public Works is currently recruiting Senior Equipment Operators to operate heavy construction equipment, such as motor graders and bulldozers, in a variety of roadway and flood control repair, maintenance and construction activities. Senior Equipment Operators are lead workers who provide relief coverage in the absence of a supervisor.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill positions at any of the Public Works Road Yards throughout the County. Review the list of yards in the Supplemental Questionnaire and indicate all yards where you are willing to work in order to maximize your opportunities. Please note that declining an assignment to a specific yard will result in removal from the list.

Candidates willing to work in the Mountain and Desert Yards are especially encouraged to apply and may receive the Remote Assignment Bonus.

For more detailed information regarding job duties, review the Senior Equipment Operatorjob description.

Applications are also being accepted for:

Construction Equipment Worker

Equipment Operator

Click on the titles above to review the job announcements and apply, separate applications are required for each job.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.

License: Must have a valid Class B (or higher) Driver License with a tank endorsement and no restrictions for air brakes and manual transmission at time of application. 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. 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.

Availability: During Critical Response Situations, employees must be able to respond to their assigned yards within sixty (60) minutes if assigned to the valley and desert yards OR within forty-five (45) minutes if assigned to the mountain yards. A telephone or other method of immediate communication or contact is required. Employees are subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks.

Physical: Incumbents climb into and out of equipment, bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, in extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Incumbents must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, and stoop. Incumbents 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.

License: A valid Class A or B Driver's License that has a tank endorsement AND no restrictions for manual transmission and air brakes is required. Indicate possession of license and endorsements/restrictions in the license area of the application, as well as on the supplemental questionnaire.

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Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance/construction of roadways and/or flood control facilities, airports, landfills, or similar public works settings, which included the operation of medium and heavy equipment. Experience must include at least two (2) years of operating heavy equipment. (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE IS NOT CONSIDERED QUALIFYING.)

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based upon a review of the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration as 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.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

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.

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