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Equipment Operator II - Idyllwild/Anza
County of Riverside
TLMA Transportation
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$32.06 - $40.92
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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April 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves operating heavy machinery to build, repair, and maintain county roads, bridges, and other public facilities in the Idyllwild/Anza area of Riverside County.
The role requires driving to different work sites, performing hands-on labor, and ensuring equipment runs smoothly.
It's ideal for experienced operators who enjoy outdoor work, can handle complex equipment independently, and have a background in construction or maintenance.
Key Requirements
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, motor graders, dozers, oil mixers, and paving equipment
- Ability to perform complex maneuvering and manipulation of tracked or wheeled construction machinery
- Knowledge of tools, materials, and methods used in road maintenance and construction
- Skill in grading, shaping, and preparing roads, channels, and facilities from plans and specifications
- Capability to service, maintain, and haul equipment using trucks and trailers
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor and semi-skilled tasks independently or leading small crews
- Valid driver's license and physical ability to work in outdoor conditions
Full Job Description
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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 County of Riverside Transportation Department has a vacancy for an Equipment Operator II at the Idyllwild/Anza location.
The selected candidate will be tasked with skillfully operating a variety of motorized construction and maintenance equipment in support of construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of County roadways. These duties require advanced training and the ability to perform complex forms of manipulation on a wide variety of heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, motor graders, large track-type dozers, oil mixers, hot mix paving equipment, low-bed tractors and trailers. This responsibility will require driving to various job sites within the assigned area and may require that the incumbent perform heavy manual labor in addition to operating the equipment.
The Department desires seasoned equipment operators with familiarity using the above-mentioned types of heavy equipment and machinery, knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in maintenance and construction work, and significant experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy gasoline and diesel-powered trucks. Candidates must possess the ability to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and construction tasks.
The Equipment Operator II is a journey level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents require the ability to operate tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment involving complex maneuvering and adjusting of levers and devices, the satisfactory operation of which requires a high degree of coordination and skill in manipulation. 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.
Meet the Team!
The Transportation Department
is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.
Requirements
• 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.
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.
License: Possession of a valid California Commercial Class A or B driver’s license, or an out-of-state equivalent, is required at the time of application, as the incumbent will be operating the equipment. Submit a current copy (received within the last 30 days) of your 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.)
Physical Requirements: The Equipment Operator II works outdoors and is exposed to inclement weather. The Equipment Operator II will be required to perform lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds in weight, on occasion must be able to stand for long periods of time, and will also require that the incumbent walk on uneven ground or wet surfaces.
License: Possession of a valid California Commercial Class A or B driver’s license, or an out-of-state equivalent, is required at the time of application, as the incumbent will be operating the equipment. Submit a current copy (received within the last 30 days) of your 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.)
Physical Requirements: The Equipment Operator II works outdoors and is exposed to inclement weather. The Equipment Operator II will be required to perform lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds in weight, on occasion must be able to stand for long periods of time, and will also require that the incumbent walk on uneven ground or wet surfaces.
This position has been 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.
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.
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.
For detailed requirements, visit DOT Requirements.
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.
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.
Additional Information
Who May Apply:
This recruitment is open to current Department/Agency employees, including temporary employees on assignment to Riverside County Transportation Department.
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Silvia Trammell at 951-955-3725 or strammell@rivco.org. Please allow 1–2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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