Equipment Operator II - Badlands Landfill

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The County of Riverside's Waste Resources has multiple opportunities for Equipment Operator II at the Badlands landfill location in Moreno Valley.

The Equipment Operator II role involves the operation of heavy construction equipment.

The incumbent will undertake various maintenance and construction tasks, with the opportunity to work independently or take a lead role overseeing crews.

This position requires experience in public works and knowledge of the safety procedures, rules and operations.

The responsibilities of the Equipment Operator II will include operation heavy construction equipment such as large tracked Bulldozers, Compactors, Scrapers, Motor Graders, and Excavators in support of landfill site operations.

The i ncumbent in this position will use machinery to push, compact, and cover municipal solid waste in close proximity to the public.

Additional duties may include occasional operation of light equipment including a water truck for dust control, loaders, backhoes, etc.

for road maintenance/grading work; and to do other work as required.

Incumbents often work independently of other employees or are assigned lead responsibility over crews performing a variety of maintenance and construction work within specific guidelines.

Possession of a valid California Commercial Driver's License Class B at the time of application is required.


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*S ubmit a current copy (received within the last 30 days) of my driving history record from the Department of Motor Vehicles in order to be considered for employment for this position (The required document may be attached to your application).

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Meet the Team! The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.

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.

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