Construction Equipment Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $49,296.00 - $69,451.20 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-05187-01
Department: DPW-Operations
Opening Date: 02/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
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• 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 receivebonus 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.
Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
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.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet the following license and experience 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.
EXPERIENCE:
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 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.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an 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 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
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 * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE STATEMENT BELOW
Instructions: The information provided on your application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications.Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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EXPERIENCE: Indicate your years of experience.

• One (1) year of experience or more in a construction, maintenance, repair, industrial, fabrication, general labor, or closely related field.
• Nine (9) months of experience working as a Construction Equipment Worker Trainee for San Bernardino County.
• None of the above

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QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Indicate the employer(s) where you gained your qualifying experience. Ensure this experience is included and fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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LICENSE: Indicate the class(es) of valid California driver's license and/or permit you possess:

• Class A
• Class B
• Class C
• Licensed driver in a state other than California
• Driver's license is not currently valid
• None of the above

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ENDORSEMENT: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have a tanker endorsement? If you do not possess a Class B (or higher) license, select "N/A."

• Yes, my license does have a tanker endorsement.
• No, my license does not have a tanker endorsement.
• N/A

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RESTRICTION: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have a manual transmission restriction? If you do not possess a Class B (or higher) license, select "N/A."

• Yes, my license does have a manual transmission restriction.
• No, my license does not have a manual transmission restriction.
• N/A

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RESTRICTION: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have an air brake restriction? If you do not possess a Class B (or higher) license, select "N/A."

• Yes, my license does have an air brake restriction.
• No, my license does not have an air brake restriction.
• N/A

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AVAILABILITY: Vacancies may occur at any yard site throughout San Bernardino County. Only those who indicate a willingness to work at a specific yard may be referred for hire. Be sure to check ONLY the yards for which you are willing to accept assignment.

• I understand

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WORK LOCATION OPTIONS - MOUNTAINS: Indicate the MOUNTAIN YARDS you are willing to work and are able to respond/arrive to within 45 minutes for emergency situations.

• BIG BEAR LAKE-North of State Hwy 38 (N. Shore) East of Stanfield Cutoff
• BLUE JAY- Daley Canyon Rd. & Highway 189, Blue Jay - (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
• CRESTLINE- 23188 Crest Forest Drive, Crestline
• None of the above

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WORK LOCATION OPTIONS - DESERT/VALLEY: Indicate the DESERT/VALLEY ROAD YARDS you are willing to work and are able to respond/arrive to within 60 minutes for emergency situations.

• 29 PALMS- 73663 Manana, 29 Palms
• APPLE VALLEY- 11923 Joshua Street, Apple Valley
• BAKER- 56500 Highway 127, Baker
• BALDY MESA- 12397 Sycamore Street, Victorville
• BARSTOW- 29802 Highway 58, Barstow (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
• CHINO- 7000 Merrill Avenue, Chino
• FONTANA- 17618 East Arrow Route, Fontana
• JOSHUA TREE-62499 Highway 62, Joshua Tree (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
• RANCHO CUCAMONGA- 12158 Baseline, Rancho Cucamonga
• SAN BERNARDINO- 825 E. 3rd Street, San Bernardino
• TRONA- One mile north of West End Plan on Trona Rd.
• None of the above

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Work Out of Town Assignments. Indicate your availability to work out of town. Some work locations have temporary/emergency assignments requiring out of area travel anywhere from 1 day up to 2 months at a time. Meal and lodging allowance available.

• Yes, I can work the Flood/Transportation Pool (locations are Countywide)
• Yes, I can work the Flood Zone 3 (locations in Needles, 29 Palms, Yucca Valley, and Morongo with San Bernardino as base station)
• Yes, I can work the Crack-Fill Barstow Pool (locations in Needles, Trona, 29 Palms, and Big River)
• Yes, I can work the Traffic Operations Section (TOS) (locations are Countywide with San Bernardino as base station)
• No, I am not available to work for any of the Out of Town assignments above.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and