Equipment Operator II

Equipment Operator II

The County of Riverside's Department of Waste Resources has an opportunity for an Equipment Operator II who will be assigned to the Badlands landfill, located in Moreno Valley. The Equipment Operator II is responsible for the skilled operation of a wide variety both wheeled and tracked motorized construction and maintenance equipment in support of the construction, reconstruction, and ongoing maintenance at both open and closed County landfills. This position requires advanced training and the ability to perform complex tasks using a broad range of heavy and light equipment, including but not limited to full-sized and mini excavators, dozers, skid steers, loaders, motor graders, scrapers, compactors, water trucks, rock trucks, and dump trucks, in support of public works projects, facility maintenance and landfill site operations. Competitive candidates will possess experience in landfill maintenance or construction, including operating equipment such as backhoes, dozers, excavators, scrapers, motor graders, and dump trucks in support of site operations. This position follows a 4/10 schedule. The Equipment Operator II may be required to work at least one Saturday a month (subject to change based on department needs).

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Operate tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment (e.g., loaders, excavators, motor graders, scrapers, 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 low-bed 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: Candidates will be manually tested on heavy equipment operation during the interview. License: Possession of a valid Commercial California Class A or Class B Driver's License is required at the time of application. This position has been designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (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. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident. For detailed requirements, visit DOT Requirements.

Physical/Environmental Requirements: The Equipment Operator II primarily operates outdoors and is exposed to inclement weather, and other environmental conditions. The responsibilities require moving heavy materials such as concrete blocks, heavy timbers, cement bags or mechanical parts, and will also require that the incumbent walk on uneven ground or wet surfaces with or without reasonable accommodation. Knowledge of: The tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in public works construction and maintenance; the operation and maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered 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.