Equipment Operator II

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 located in Moreno Valley and Lamb Canyon landfill located in Beaumont.

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.

The Equipment Operator II 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.

Schedule:
4/10, from 5:30 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., with at least one Saturday worked per month (subject to change based on department needs).

The incumbent will receive differential pay for Saturday shifts.

This position offers a dynamic work schedule with the added benefit of additional compensation for weekend hours.

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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Competitive candidates will possess experience in the maintenance or construction of landfill facilities, including the operation of large, tracked Bulldozers, Loaders, Scrapers, Motor Graders, and Excavators in support of landfill site operations

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.• 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 chan...