County of San Bernardino, CA
Seasonal Equipment Operator- (Desert Regions/Summer Seasonal)
County of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino
Salary: $24.63 - $33.84 Hourly
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Temporary or Extra-Help
Job Number:
Department: DPW-Operations
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
Immediate Summer Seasonal Positions Available in Trona, Joshua Tree and Needles/Big River Areas
**Class C Driver License Required**
Applications processing and hiring is ongoing.
APPLY ASAP FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
The Department of Public Works is seeking Equipment Operators to work on a summer-seasonal vacancies in our desert yards which are in the following areas: Baldy Mesa, Barstow, Apple Valley, Joshua Tree, 29 Palms, Needles, Big River, and Trona. These are extra-help/recurrent positions and will be filled temporarily for approximately six (6) months. Positions will work as Storm Equipment Operators in addition to assisting with other public works projects as needed and may be required to assist in snow removal operations. 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.
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Operates on a regular basis medium to heavy construction equipment in a variety of construction work in various types of terrain and weather conditions. May be temporarily assigned to operate heavy equipment and perform duties normally assigned to a higher level. Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance. Prepares and maintain simple records of time worked and equipment used. Performs storm duties such as snow removal, storm patrols, cleans debris from ditches, culverts, drains, roadways, and erosion repair. Performs routine road maintenance duties, such as pothole patching, asphalt repairs, sign maintenance, vegetation maintenance, concrete repairs, traffic control, and various manual labor tasks as needed to meet the needs of the departments. This position will be required to work various shifts as needed for storm response, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts.
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 random 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 desert yards must be able to respond to the yard within 60 minutes during inclement weather 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. Class B license or higher, with no restrictions 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 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 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 for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
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
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications . It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
Indicate the class(es) of valid California driver license you possess:
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ENDORSEMENT: Does your Class A or B license have a tank endorsement? If you do not possess a Class A or B license, select "N/A".
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RESTRICTION: Does your Class A or B license have a manual transmission restriction? If you do not possess a Class A or B license, select "N/A"
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RESTRICTION: Does your Class A or B license have an air brake restriction? If you do not possess a Class A or B license, select "N/A".
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Indicate the type of light construction equipment in which you have at least six (6) months of full-time experience:
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Indicate the type of accessory equipment in which you have at least six (6) months of full-time experience:
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List any other type of light, medium, and/or heavy construction equipment in which you have at least six (6) months of full-time experience.
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Indicate the DESERT YARDS in which you are willing to work and will be able to meet emergency response time requirements. Response time for these yards is 60 minutes.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
Required Question
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Temporary or Extra-Help
Job Number:
Department: DPW-Operations
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
Immediate Summer Seasonal Positions Available in Trona, Joshua Tree and Needles/Big River Areas
**Class C Driver License Required**
Applications processing and hiring is ongoing.
APPLY ASAP FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
The Department of Public Works is seeking Equipment Operators to work on a summer-seasonal vacancies in our desert yards which are in the following areas: Baldy Mesa, Barstow, Apple Valley, Joshua Tree, 29 Palms, Needles, Big River, and Trona. These are extra-help/recurrent positions and will be filled temporarily for approximately six (6) months. Positions will work as Storm Equipment Operators in addition to assisting with other public works projects as needed and may be required to assist in snow removal operations. 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.
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Operates on a regular basis medium to heavy construction equipment in a variety of construction work in various types of terrain and weather conditions. May be temporarily assigned to operate heavy equipment and perform duties normally assigned to a higher level. Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance. Prepares and maintain simple records of time worked and equipment used. Performs storm duties such as snow removal, storm patrols, cleans debris from ditches, culverts, drains, roadways, and erosion repair. Performs routine road maintenance duties, such as pothole patching, asphalt repairs, sign maintenance, vegetation maintenance, concrete repairs, traffic control, and various manual labor tasks as needed to meet the needs of the departments. This position will be required to work various shifts as needed for storm response, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts.
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 random 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 desert yards must be able to respond to the yard within 60 minutes during inclement weather 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. Class B license or higher, with no restrictions 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 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 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 for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
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
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
01
PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications . It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
Indicate the class(es) of valid California driver license you possess:
- Class A License
- Class B License
- Class C License
- California driver license is not valid
- Licensed driver in a state other than California
- None of the above
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ENDORSEMENT: Does your Class A or B license have a tank endorsement? If you do not possess a Class A or B license, select "N/A".
- Yes, my license does have a tanker endorsement.
- No, my license does not have a tanker endorsement.
- N/A
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RESTRICTION: Does your Class A or B license have a manual transmission restriction? If you do not possess a Class A or B license, select "N/A"
- Yes, my license does have a manual transmission restriction.
- not have a manual transmission restriction.
- N/A
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RESTRICTION: Does your Class A or B license have an air brake restriction? If you do not possess a Class A or B license, select "N/A".
- Yes, my license does have an air brake restriction.
- No, my license does not have an air brake restriction.
- N/A
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Indicate the type of light construction equipment in which you have at least six (6) months of full-time experience:
- Rubber Tired Wheel Loader, Up to 3 Cyl
- Backhoe
- Water Truck
- Utility & Dump Truck, 2 & 3 Axle
- Towed Equipment Trailer Class B or C
- Tandem Steel Wheel Roller, 5 + Tons
- Rubber Tired Roller
- Front End Broom
- None
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Indicate the type of accessory equipment in which you have at least six (6) months of full-time experience:
- Snow Blower
- Snowblade on Motor Grader
- Snowblade on Loader
- Snowblade on Truck
- Sander on Truck
- None
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List any other type of light, medium, and/or heavy construction equipment in which you have at least six (6) months of full-time experience.
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Indicate the DESERT YARDS in which you are willing to work and will be able to meet emergency response time requirements. Response time for these yards is 60 minutes.
- Baldy Mesa/Wrightwood - 12397 Sycamore Street, Victorville
- BARSTOW- 29802 Highway 58, Barstow
- APPLE VALLEY- 11923 Joshua Street, Apple Valley
- JOSHUA TREE- 62499 Highway 62. Joshua Tree
- 29 PALMS- 73663 Manana, 29 Palms
- NEEDLES- Needles Airport, Needles
- BIG RIVER- 7172 Tecumseh, Big River
- TRONA- One mile north of West End Plan on Trona Rd.
- None of the above
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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