Equipment Operator-24603503 - County of San Diego
CA, CA
About the Job
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available:
** $1,250 Recruitment Bonus
** Additional $1,250 Bonus after successful completion of the probation period
***This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. ***
In addition to the base salary, employees in this job class may receive a fifty cent ($0.50) per hour premium while tree trimming, and a twenty-five cents ($0.25) per hour premium while operating a motor sweeper.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins after in-person practical examination and interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Two (2) years of experience in the construction or repair of roadways which included the operation of motorized equipment such as motor-graders, chippers, forklifts, skid-steer loaders striping equipment, backhoes, loaders, and dump trucks of various sizes and capacities; OR
2. One (1) year of full-time experience as a Road Maintenance Worker with the County of San Diego.
2. A current medical card.
Note: The possession of a valid Class A or B drivers license with a tank endorsement, and without transmission or air brake restrictions, at the time of application is highly desirable.
1. Five-yard dump truck
2. Loader
3. Shovels and hand tools
4. Fiber Roll
5 . One of the three following pieces of equipment based on applicant's preference: Backhoe, Motorgrader, or Skidsteer.
Click Equipment Operator to review the complete job description including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, etc.
On February 7, 2022, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) implemented the federal Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements for commercial driver license (CDL) applicants. ELDT must be conducted by a registered training provider listed on the federal Training Provider Registry (TPR).
In addition to the federal requirements, California resident applying for an original CDL (Class A or B) must complete a minimum of 15 hours of behind-the-wheel training and submit a California Commercial Driver Behind The Wheel Training Certification (DL 1236) to DMV as proof of completion prior to the issuance of their CDL.
For more information regarding ELDT, please visit https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov
For more information about the TPR, visit: https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
EVALUATION:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
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The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.