Equipment Operator

responsibilities

under the direction of a district road superintendent, perform semi-skilled operation of heavy equipment and vehicles to maintain and repair county roads and bridges; service and assist in the maintenance of assigned equipment and vehicles.

equipment operator i incumbents are assigned maintenance and repair duties for county roads and bridges. Equipment operator ii incumbents perform skilled duties in the more complex construction of county roads and solid waste sites. Equipment operator iii incumbents exercise greater independence and have sole responsibility for a geographical section of the county such as the salton sea area.

any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

• valid california class c driver's license; obtain a valid california class b driver’s license within six (6) months of employment.
• may be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per vehicle code vc § 160020.
• pre‑employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

the county of imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including the prohibitions listed in title vii, the age and discrimination and employment act, section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, the fair employment and housing act, and the americans with disabilities act.

if you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call (442) 265‑1148 or call california relay service at 7‑1‑1.

* note: if you believe your civil rights in employment matters have been violated at any time during the course of your consideration for employment, contact the equal employment opportunity office, 940 w. Main street, suite 101, el centro, ca 92243, phone: (442) 265‑1017 (do not call this number for general employment or job application information).

about imperial county: imperial county is located in the imperial valley in the southeast of california, bordering arizona and mexico, with the colorado river forming the county’s eastern boundary. Imperial county is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation’s winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off‑road enthusiasts are drawn to the imperial sand dunes recreation area, and the colorado river is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing.

Fans of the popular movie, the return of the jedi, will recognize the algodones sand dunes, where the movie was filmed.