LABORER

The Riverside County Transportation and Land Management Agency is seeking to hire a Laborer, located in Riverside.

Under close supervision, selected candidates will perform manual labor tasks related to construction and maintenance.

They will also assist with regular roadside and highway cleanup along County-maintained roads and highways, as well as clean catch basins and culverts within road right-of-ways.

The Transportation Department is looking for candidates with experience operating handheld tools and construction equipment, including line trimmers, handsaws, wheelbarrows, post-hole diggers and chainsaws.

Highly competitive candidates will possess knowledge and experience in road and highway maintenance and waste management.

Familiarity with operating trucks, including attaching and hauling trailers, loading and unloading trucks/trailers and using heavy equipment like skid steer and backhoe loaders.

Most of the duties for this position will involve outdoor work in challenging weather conditions, including rain, wind, and summer temperatures exceeding 115°F.

Meet the Team!

The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for seven county departments.

They are the Planning Department, Building & Safety Department, Transportation Department, Code Enforcement Department, Environmental Programs Department, Aviation Department, and the Administrative Services Department.• Assists skilled craftsmen in the performance of their duties by performing unskilled or routine phases of the work.

• Performs heavy manual labor tasks that may require use of hand tools, power tools and/or motorized equipment which require varying degrees of manual dexterity and coordination.

• Performs routine janitorial duties.

• In a training or backup capacity, may assist in and learn the operation of trucks and light construction equipment.Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; perform heavy manual labor tasks; learn the tasks and skills required; carry out instructions; get along with others.

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.For questions regarding this recruitment: Contact Richard Griego at (951) 955-5162 or RGriego@rivco.org .

Please allow one-to-two business days for a response to general inquiries.