Construction Equipment Worker Trainee

Construction Equipment Worker Trainee

The Department of Public Works is recruiting for Construction Equipment Worker Trainees who perform limited and routine tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, flood control channels and other public works facilities in a training environment.

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.

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to :

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

Conditions of Employment

License : Must have a valid Class C Driver License at time of application and a Class A or B learners permit at time of hire. Must be able to obtain a valid Class A or B Driver License with endorsements for air brakes, tank and manual transmissions within 120 days of hire or be terminated. Some positions may require a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements. 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 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 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.

Training Period / Promotion : Must qualify for promotion to Construction Equipment Worker within twelve (12) months of start date or be terminated. 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.

Minimum Requirements

License : Must have a valid Class C Driver License.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or higher and experience in construction, maintenance, fabrication, mechanical, industrial work, general labor, or a closely related field. Preferred experience includes work in roadway, flood control, airport, landfill, underground facility maintenance, 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-mails 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.

EEO / ADA : San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation : If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference : Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows / widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the links below :

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Craft, Labor & Trades Unit

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits for more information. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.