County of Riverside in
Equipment Operator II
County of Riverside in, Moreno Valley, California, United States, 92551
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current Department of Waste Resources employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Overview 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 a journey level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents require the ability to operate tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment involving complex maneuvering and adjusting of levers and devices, the satisfactory operation of which requires a high degree of coordination and skill in manipulation. Incumbents often work independently or are assigned lead responsibility over crews performing a variety of maintenance and construction work within specific guidelines.
Competitive candidates will possess experience in the maintenance or construction of landfill facilities, including the operation of Excavator, D6 Dozer, Scrapers, Motor Graders and Dump Trucks in support of landfill site operations.
Responsibilities
Operate tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment such as loaders, excavators, motor graders, scrapers, refuse compactors, oil mixers, and dozers within required tolerances 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 trucks with trailers in hauling equipment or materials.
Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing work.
Qualifications
2 years in the maintenance or construction of public work facilities, including 1 year operating tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment as a primary duty.
Valid commercial California Class B driver’s license at the time of application.
DOT safety-sensitive position: completion of DOT‑mandated alcohol and drug screening; a positive test or refusal disqualifies the applicant. Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers required.
Schedule & Hours This position follows a 4/10 schedule. The Equipment Operator II may be required to work at least one Saturday a month.
Driving Record Submit a current copy (received within the last 30 days) of your driving history record from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The required document may be attached to your application or emailed to varamirez@rivco.org.
Physical/Environmental Requirements The Equipment Operator II primarily operates outdoors and is exposed to inclement weather, different smells, dust, and other environmental conditions. Responsibilities require moving heavy materials such as heavy timbers, cement bags or mechanical parts, and may require walking on uneven or wet surfaces.
Knowledge 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 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.
Meet the Team The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.
Contact If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Valeria Ramirez at varamirez@rivco.org.
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Overview 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 a journey level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents require the ability to operate tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment involving complex maneuvering and adjusting of levers and devices, the satisfactory operation of which requires a high degree of coordination and skill in manipulation. Incumbents often work independently or are assigned lead responsibility over crews performing a variety of maintenance and construction work within specific guidelines.
Competitive candidates will possess experience in the maintenance or construction of landfill facilities, including the operation of Excavator, D6 Dozer, Scrapers, Motor Graders and Dump Trucks in support of landfill site operations.
Responsibilities
Operate tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment such as loaders, excavators, motor graders, scrapers, refuse compactors, oil mixers, and dozers within required tolerances 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 trucks with trailers in hauling equipment or materials.
Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing work.
Qualifications
2 years in the maintenance or construction of public work facilities, including 1 year operating tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment as a primary duty.
Valid commercial California Class B driver’s license at the time of application.
DOT safety-sensitive position: completion of DOT‑mandated alcohol and drug screening; a positive test or refusal disqualifies the applicant. Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers required.
Schedule & Hours This position follows a 4/10 schedule. The Equipment Operator II may be required to work at least one Saturday a month.
Driving Record Submit a current copy (received within the last 30 days) of your driving history record from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The required document may be attached to your application or emailed to varamirez@rivco.org.
Physical/Environmental Requirements The Equipment Operator II primarily operates outdoors and is exposed to inclement weather, different smells, dust, and other environmental conditions. Responsibilities require moving heavy materials such as heavy timbers, cement bags or mechanical parts, and may require walking on uneven or wet surfaces.
Knowledge 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 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.
Meet the Team The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.
Contact If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Valeria Ramirez at varamirez@rivco.org.
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