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Form of workSalary : $48,297.60 - $66,310.40 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-05191-01
Department: DPW-Operations
Opening Date: 01/06/2024
The Job
Yards with Immediate vacancies:
San Bernardino, Fontana, Blue Jay, Big Bear, Baldy Mesa, and More
The Department of Public Works is currently recruiting for Equipment Operatorswho operate medium construction equipment such as motor graders, wheel loaders and snowplows, in a variety of roadway, flood control, airports, landfills maintenance and construction work. Incumbents may occasionally be assigned to operate heavy duty equipment.
The Eligible List may be used to fill future vacancies throughout San Bernardino County. Candidates willing to work in the Mountain and Desert Yards are especially encouraged to apply and may receive the Remote Assignment Bonus. Applicants should specify all yards where they are willing to work on the supplemental questionnaire in order to maximize their opportunities.
For more detailed information regarding job duties, view the job job description.
Applications are also being accepted forConstruction Equipment Workerwhich requires a separate application if interested.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.
License: Must have a valid Class B (or higher) Driver License with a tanker endorsement and no restrictions for air brakes and manual transmission at time of application. 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. 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.
Availability: During Critical Response Situations, employees must be able to respond to their assigned yards within 60 minutes if assigned to valley and desert yards OR within 45 minutes if assigned to mountain yards A telephone or other method of immediate communication or contact is required. Employees are subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks.
Physical: Incumbents 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. Incumbents must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, and stoop. Incumbents 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.
*According to criteria established in the General Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (see page 125)
**According to criteria established in the General Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (see pages 129-130)
Minimum Requirements
LICENSE: A valid Class A or B Driver's License that has a tanker endorsement AND no restrictions for manual transmission and air brakes is required. Indicate possession of license and endorsements/restrictions in the license area of the application, as well as on the supplemental questionnaire.
--AND--EXPERIENCE
Option 1: Nine (9) months of experience working as an Construction Equipment Worker for the County of San Bernardino. (Construction Equipment Worker Trainee experience is not considered qualifying for this option.)
Option 2: Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance/construction of roadways, flood control facilities, airports, landfills, or similar public works settings operating medium and/or heavy equipment (Building construction experience is not considered qualifying.)
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
Examination Procedure:
There will be acompetitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible (resumes will NOT be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.)
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.If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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 theSpecial Testing Accommodations Request Formwithin 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. Clickherefor information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
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 (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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PLEASE READ THE STATEMENT BELOW
Instructions: The information provided on your application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications.Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted.
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EXPERIENCE: Do you have at least (2) years of experience in the maintenance or construction of roadways, flood control facilities, airports, landfills, or similar public works setting, which included the operation of light and/or medium construction equipment?
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QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Provide the name(s) of the employer(s) where you earned your qualifying experience. Ensure this experience is included and clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of this application.If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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LICENSE: Specify the type of valid driver license you possess and whether issued in CA or another state:
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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".
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RESTRICTION: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have a manual transmission restriction? If you do not possess a Class B license (or higher), select "N/A".
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RESTRICTION: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have an air brake restriction? If you do not possess a Class B (or higher) license, select "N/A".
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Check the box next to each type of light construction equipment in which you have at least six (6) months of full-time experience and be sure to detail this experience in your work history:
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Check the box next to each type of medium construction equipment with which you have experience.
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Check the box next to each type of heavy construction equipment with which you have experience.
11
Check the box next to each type of accessory equipment with which you have experience:
12
Describe your experience with the accessory equipment identified in the previous question. Include the number of months you have of experience and with which employer.
NOTE: The equipment must also be identified in the work history section of the application.
If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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AVAILABILITY: Vacancies may occur at any yard site throughout San Bernardino County. Only those who indicate a willingness to work at a specific yard may be referred for hire. Be sure to check ONLY the yards for which you are willing to accept assignment.
14
WORK LOCATION OPTIONS - MOUNTAINS: Indicate the MOUNTAIN YARDS you are willing to work and are able to respond/arrive to within 45 minutes for emergency situations.
15
WORK LOCATION OPTIONS - DESERT/VALLEY: Indicate the DESERT/VALLEY ROAD YARDS you are willing to work and are able to respond/arrive to within 60 minutes for emergency situations.
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Work Out of Town Assignments. Indicate your availability to work out of town. Some work locations have temporary/emergency assignments requiring out of area travel anywhere from 1 day up to 2 months at a time. Meal and lodging allowance available.
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-05191-01
Department: DPW-Operations
Opening Date: 01/06/2024
The Job
Yards with Immediate vacancies:
San Bernardino, Fontana, Blue Jay, Big Bear, Baldy Mesa, and More
The Department of Public Works is currently recruiting for Equipment Operatorswho operate medium construction equipment such as motor graders, wheel loaders and snowplows, in a variety of roadway, flood control, airports, landfills maintenance and construction work. Incumbents may occasionally be assigned to operate heavy duty equipment.
The Eligible List may be used to fill future vacancies throughout San Bernardino County. Candidates willing to work in the Mountain and Desert Yards are especially encouraged to apply and may receive the Remote Assignment Bonus. Applicants should specify all yards where they are willing to work on the supplemental questionnaire in order to maximize their opportunities.
For more detailed information regarding job duties, view the job job description.
Applications are also being accepted forConstruction Equipment Workerwhich requires a separate application if interested.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.
License: Must have a valid Class B (or higher) Driver License with a tanker endorsement and no restrictions for air brakes and manual transmission at time of application. 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. 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.
Availability: During Critical Response Situations, employees must be able to respond to their assigned yards within 60 minutes if assigned to valley and desert yards OR within 45 minutes if assigned to mountain yards A telephone or other method of immediate communication or contact is required. Employees are subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks.
Physical: Incumbents 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. Incumbents must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, and stoop. Incumbents 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.
*According to criteria established in the General Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (see page 125)
**According to criteria established in the General Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (see pages 129-130)
Minimum Requirements
LICENSE: A valid Class A or B Driver's License that has a tanker endorsement AND no restrictions for manual transmission and air brakes is required. Indicate possession of license and endorsements/restrictions in the license area of the application, as well as on the supplemental questionnaire.
--AND--EXPERIENCE
Option 1: Nine (9) months of experience working as an Construction Equipment Worker for the County of San Bernardino. (Construction Equipment Worker Trainee experience is not considered qualifying for this option.)
Option 2: Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance/construction of roadways, flood control facilities, airports, landfills, or similar public works settings operating medium and/or heavy equipment (Building construction experience is not considered qualifying.)
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
Examination Procedure:
There will be acompetitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible (resumes will NOT be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.)
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.If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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 theSpecial Testing Accommodations Request Formwithin 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. Clickherefor information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
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 (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
01
PLEASE READ THE STATEMENT BELOW
Instructions: The information provided on your application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications.Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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EXPERIENCE: Do you have at least (2) years of experience in the maintenance or construction of roadways, flood control facilities, airports, landfills, or similar public works setting, which included the operation of light and/or medium construction equipment?
- Yes
- No
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QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Provide the name(s) of the employer(s) where you earned your qualifying experience. Ensure this experience is included and clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of this application.If no experience, indicate "N/A".
04
LICENSE: Specify the type of valid driver license you possess and whether issued in CA or another state:
- Class A License
- Class B License
- Class C License
- California driver license is not valid
- License driver in a state other than California
- None of the above
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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
- No
- N/A
06
RESTRICTION: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have a manual transmission restriction? If you do not possess a Class B license (or higher), select "N/A".
- Yes
- No
- N/A
07
RESTRICTION: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have an air brake restriction? If you do not possess a Class B (or higher) license, select "N/A".
- Yes
- No
- N/A
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Check the box next to each type of light construction equipment in which you have at least six (6) months of full-time experience and be sure to detail this experience in your work history:
- 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
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Check the box next to each type of medium construction equipment with which you have experience.
- Truck Crane
- Dump Truck
- Towed Equipment Trailer Class A & B
- Loader 3-6 Cyl. Bucket
- Scraper
- Tractor/Mower
- None
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Check the box next to each type of heavy construction equipment with which you have experience.
- Oil Distributor Truck
- Low Bed Transport Class A
- Excavator
- Gradall
- Chip Spreader
- Oil Mixer
- Motor Grader
- Mobile Crane
- Dozer
- None
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Check the box next to each type of accessory equipment with which you have experience:
- Snow Blower
- Snowblade on Motor Grader
- Snowblade on Loader
- Snowblade on Truck
- Sander on Truck
- None
12
Describe your experience with the accessory equipment identified in the previous question. Include the number of months you have of experience and with which employer.
NOTE: The equipment must also be identified in the work history section of the application.
If no experience, indicate "N/A".
13
AVAILABILITY: Vacancies may occur at any yard site throughout San Bernardino County. Only those who indicate a willingness to work at a specific yard may be referred for hire. Be sure to check ONLY the yards for which you are willing to accept assignment.
- I understand.
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WORK LOCATION OPTIONS - MOUNTAINS: Indicate the MOUNTAIN YARDS you are willing to work and are able to respond/arrive to within 45 minutes for emergency situations.
- BIG BEAR LAKE- North of State Hwy 38 (N. Shore) East of Stanfield Cutoff
- BLUE JAY- Daley Canyon Rd. & Highway 189, Blue Jay (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
- CRESTLINE- 23188 Crest Forest Drive, Crestline
- None
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WORK LOCATION OPTIONS - DESERT/VALLEY: Indicate the DESERT/VALLEY ROAD YARDS you are willing to work and are able to respond/arrive to within 60 minutes for emergency situations.
- 29 PALMS- 73663 Manana, 29 Palms
- APPLE VALLEY- 11923 Joshua Street, Apple Valley
- BAKER- 56500 Highway 127, Baker
- BALDY MESA- 12397 Sycamore Street, Victorville
- BARSTOW- 29802 Highway 58, Barstow (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
- BIG RIVER- 7172 Tecumseh, Big River (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
- CHINO- 7000 Merrill Avenue, Chino
- FONTANA- 17618 East Arrow Route, Fontana
- JOSHUA TREE-62499 Highway 62, Joshua Tree (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
- NEEDLES- Needles Airport, Needles (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
- RANCHO CUCAMONGA- 12158 Baseline, Rancho Cucamonga
- SAN BERNARDINO- 825 E. 3rd Street, San Bernardino
- TRONA- One mile north of West End Plan on Trona Rd.
- None of the Above
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Work Out of Town Assignments. Indicate your availability to work out of town. Some work locations have temporary/emergency assignments requiring out of area travel anywhere from 1 day up to 2 months at a time. Meal and lodging allowance available.
- Yes, I can work Flood/Transportation Pool (locations are Countywide)
- Yes, I can work Flood Zone 3 (locations in Needles, 29 Palms, Yucca Valley, and Morongo with San Bernardino as base station)
- Yes, I can work Crack-Fill Barstow Pool (locations in Needles, Trona, 29 Palms, and Big R...
