The Job
Yards with Immediate vacancies: San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga Apple Valley, Barstow, Joshua Tree, Big Bear & Blue Jay For the
Needles & Big River Yards, Apply here:
CEW: https://bit.ly/CEW_Needles_BigRiver
CEW Trainee: https://bit.ly/CEWTR_Needles_BigRiver
- Recruitment Bonus - Newly hired employees from this recruitmentmay be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ( $1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours.)*
- Referral Bonus - Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $750 per referral ($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2,080 hours)*
- Remote Assignment Bonus - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($500 upon hire, $500 upon completing 2,080 service hours, and $1,000 upon completing an additional 2,080 service hours)** eligible yards are noted in the supplemental questions.
The
Department of Public Works is recruiting for
Construction Equipment Workerswho perform skilled tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, flood control channels and other public works facilities.
For more detailed information, refer to the Construction Equipment Worker job description.
This list may be used to fill positions 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. We are also currently accepting applications for
Equipment Operator . A separate application is required if interested.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 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 Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates drug testing of all employees in jobs requiring a Class B or higher license. Incumbents must pass a medical examination and drug test. Employees are subject to random drug testing, as well as drug testing following accidents, promotions, or upon reasonable suspicion. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires that all applicants submit a work history for the past ten (10) years; this information is required at the time of a selection interview.
Availability: During critical response situations employees must be able to respond to their assigned road yards within 60 minutes if assigned to valley and desert yards and 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 frequently bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, are subject to extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees are frequently exposed to dust, vapor, hazardous materials, noise and extremes in temperature or humidity.
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.
ANDEXPERIENCE Option 1: Nine (9) months of experience working as a Construction Equipment Worker Trainee for San Bernardino County.
OR Option 2: One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance, repair, industrial, fabrication, performing general manual labor, or a closely related field.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a High School diploma or higher and experience in in the maintenance and/or construction of roadways, flood control facilities, airports, landfills, underground facilities, excavation/grading, concrete/pavement work, or similar public works settings.
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.
There will be a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
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 HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide 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.
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 the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within 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. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process Craft, Labor &Trades UnitThe 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 here .
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 hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
