Equipment Operator II



Equipment Operator II

Salary

$64,123.49 - $81,835.94 Annually

Location

Multiple Locations

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

24-66512-01

Department

Department of Waste Resources

Opening Date

02/15/2024

Closing Date

4/24/2024 5:25 PM Pacific

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 recruitment will remain open until filled. 

The County of Riverside's Waste Resources has opportunities for an Equipment Operator II at both the landfill locations in Moreno Valley and Beaumont, CA. 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 incumbent 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 Class B Driver's License minimum.
**Submit 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).**

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. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Two years in the maintenance or construction of public work facilities (e.g., roads, airports, landfills, or flood control channels) which included one year operating tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment as a primary duty.  

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 to: 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.  

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.

Physical Requirements: The Equipment Operator II  works outdoors and is exposed to inclement weather. 

License/Certificates: Possession of a valid California Commercial Class B Driver's License minimum.

For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident. 

Visit DOT Requirements for details.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/.

Veterans’ Preference  
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here (Download PDF reader). 

What’s Next?
This recruitment is open to all Applicants.


Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees or department employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received. 

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. 

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted. 

GENERAL INFORMATION
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Sonya Portillo at sportillo@rivco.org.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.


BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.  

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.



MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01
I understand that I must submit 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).
  • Yes
  • No
02
This position is designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive. I understand that due to this designation, I will be required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug screening records check. Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two (2) years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment).
  • Yes
  • No
03
This position is designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive. I understand that, upon employment, I will be subject to DOT alcohol and drug testing on a random basis or for reasonable suspicion.
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have a valid California Commercial Class A or B Driver's License? (Please be sure to upload a copy of your DMV record)
  • Yes
  • No
  • I have a valid out-of-state commercial driver's license and I am able to obtain a California Commercial Driver's License
05
How many points do you have on your driving record within the last three (3) years?
  • None
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6 or more
06
Have you ever been convicted of any type of DUI? If yes, how long ago?
  • Never
  • Within the last 12 months
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6
  • 6 years or more
07
How many at-fault accidents have you had within the past three (3) years?
  • None
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6 or more
08
Have you had any positive DOT drug tests? If yes, how long ago?
  • Never
  • Within the last 12 months
  • 1 year of more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6
  • 6 years or more
09
Have you had any positive DOT alcohol tests? If yes, how long ago?
  • Never
  • Within the last 12 months
  • 1 year more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
10
Have you had any suspensions or revocations of your driver license for any reason (other than those due to a medical issue)? If yes, how long ago?
  • Never
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
11
I acknowledge that: 1) I have read and understand the information contained on the job posting for the positions to which I am applying. 2) My answers to the job application questions must reflect the education and/or work experience in the application.
  • Yes
  • No
12
How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance or construction of public work facilities (e.g., roads, airports, landfills, or flood control channels)?
  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5
  • More than 5 years
13
Describe your work experience involving road construction or maintenance? What were your duties and responsibilities throughout the project, and which employer did you gain this experience with? (Type "N/A" if you do not have this experience)
14
Describe your experience in construction or maintenance at airports. Specify the employer where you gained this experience. (Type "N/A" if you do not have this experience)
15
Describe your experience working in landfill maintenance or operations. Which employer did you gain this experience with? (Type "N/A" if you do not have this experience)
16
Describe your experience with the maintenance and construction of flood control channels. Please specify the employer where you gained this experience. (Type "N/A" if you do not have this experience)
17
How many years of full-time experience do you have operating heavy construction or maintenance equipment such as loaders, dozer, and scrapers?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5
  • More than 5 years
18
Do you have experience working in Landfill sites or facilities?
  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2
  • 2 years more, but less than 3
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5
  • More than 5 years
19
What type(s) of equipment can you operate without needing extra training? Select all that apply.
  • Backhoe
  • Bulldozers
  • Compactors
  • Excavators
  • Loaders
  • Motor Graders
  • Other
  • Scrapers
  • Skid-steer
  • Truck/Dump Trailer Combination
  • Water Truck
  • None of these apply
20
I understand the physical requirements of this position as stated in the job posting, and I am willing and able to perform these duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500