County of San Bernardino, CA
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
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 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
Indicate the class(es) of valid California driver license you possess:
ENDORSEMENT: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have a tanker endorsement? If you do not possess a Class B (or higher) driver license, select "N/A".
03
RESTRICTION: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have a manual transmission restriction? If you do not possess a Class B (or higher) driver license, select "N/A"
04
RESTRICTION: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have an air brake restriction? If you do not possess a Class B (or higher) driver license, select "N/A".
05
Indicate the type of light construction equipment in which you have at least six (6) months of full-time experience:
06
Indicate the type of accessory equipment in which you have at least six (6) months of full-time experience:
07
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.
08
Indicate the MOUNTAIN ROAD YARDS in which you are willing to work and will be able to meet the emergency response requirements. Response time for these yards is 45 minutes.
09
Indicate the DESERT/VALLEY ROAD 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.
10
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
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 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
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
ENDORSEMENT: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have a tanker endorsement? If you do not possess a Class B (or higher) driver license, select "N/A".
- Yes, my license does have a tanker endorsement.
- No. my license does not have a tanker endorsement.
- N/A
03
RESTRICTION: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have a manual transmission restriction? If you do not possess a Class B (or higher) driver license, select "N/A"
- Yes, my license does have a manual transmission restriction.
- No, my license does not have a manual transmission restriction.
- N/A
04
RESTRICTION: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have an air brake restriction? If you do not possess a Class B (or higher) driver 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
05
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
06
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
07
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.
08
Indicate the MOUNTAIN ROAD YARDS in which you are willing to work and will be able to meet the emergency response requirements. Response time for these yards is 45 minutes.
- Big Bear Lake - North of State Hwy 38 (N. Shore) East of Stanfield Cutoff
- Blue Jay - Daley Canyon Road & State Hwy 189, Blue Jay
- Crestline - 23188 Crest Forest Drive, Crestline
- None of the above
09
Indicate the DESERT/VALLEY ROAD 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.
- FONTANA- 17618 East Arrow Route, Fontana
- San Bernardino - 825 E. Third Street, San Bernardino
- Baldy Mesa/Wrightwood - 12397 Sycamore Street, Victorville
- None of the above
10
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.
11
**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.
Required Question