Seasonal Driver Helper Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $25.62 - $36.09 Hourly
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Temporary or Extra-Help
Job Number: 26-051911-01
Department: DPW-Operations
Opening Date: 03/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and the recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; hiring is ongoing as needed throughout the year.
The Department of Public Works is seeking Seasonal Equipment Operators to support a variety of short-term assignments across multiple operational settings. These extra-help/recurrent positions are typically filled on a temporary basis for up to six (6) months, depending on organizational needs.
Seasonal Equipment Operators may be assigned to support a range of projects, including maintenance, construction, and emergency response efforts. Work locations and assignments may vary and can include urban, rural, or remote areas. Schedules will fluctuate based on operational demands and weather conditions; there is no guarantee of minimum hours, and incumbents may be required to work overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Operating medium to heavy equipment in support of maintenance, construction, or emergency response activities across varying terrain and weather conditions
• Assisting with special projects or temporarily performing duties aligned with higher-level equipment operations, as needed
• Performing basic equipment inspections, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance
• Maintaining simple records related to time worked and equipment usage
• Supporting emergency or seasonal response efforts, such as debris removal, drainage clearing, erosion control, or other weather-related operations
• Performing routine maintenance tasks, which may include road or facility upkeep, vegetation management, traffic control, and general labor as needed

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 possess and maintain a valid California Class B (or higher) Driver License with a tanker endorsement AND no restrictions for air brakes and manual transmission within 120 days of hire or be terminated. Some positions may require a valid California Class A driver license with appropriate endorsements/restrictions. The DOT mandates drug testing of all employees in jobs requiring a Class B or higher driver license.
Background: Incumbents must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment. Prior to hire, employees must pass a medical examination and drug test. Employees are subject to random drug testing as well as drug testing following accidents and upon reasonable suspicion. The California DOT requires that all applicants submit a work history for the past ten years; a recent DMV printout will be required at the interview.
Availability: Employees assigned to valley and desert yards should be able to respond to the yard within 60 minutes during inclement weather or emergency situations. Employees assigned to the mountain yards should be able to respond to the yard within 45 minutes during inclement weather conditions or emergency situations. A telephone or other method of immediate communication or contact is required for emergency purposes. Employees are subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks.
Benefits: Employees in these seasonal/recurrent positions are required to contribute to the PST Deferred Compensation Plan in lieu of participation in the County's retirement plan; however, no other benefits are provided. There is no guarantee of minimum hours.
Physical: Incumbents must be able to climb in and out of equipment, bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, in extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn and stoop. Employees work outside continuously on rough, uneven, rocky or slippery surfaces and are exposed to electricity, chemicals, fire, heat, oil, odors, dust, gas, and noise.
Sponsorship: 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 possess and maintain a valid California Class C License at the time of application.
PLEASE NOTE: Current DMV printout will be required at the interview.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in snow removal and storm operations, or in the operation of light or medium construction equipment and vehicles, is desirable. Wheel loader or motor grader experience is highly desirable.
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 BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position. 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. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

02
Indicate the class(es) of valid California driver license you possess:

• Class A License
• Class B License
• Class C License
• California driver license is not valid
• Licensed driver in a state other than California
• 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) driver license, select "N/A".

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

04
RESTRICTION: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have a manual transmission restriction? If you do not possess a Class B (or higher) driver 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

05
RESTRICTION: Does your Class B (or higher) driver license have an air brake restriction? If you do not possess a Class B (or higher) driver 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

06
Indicate the type of light construction equipment in which you have at least six (6) months of full-time experience:

• Rubber Tired Wheel Loader, Up to 3 Cyl
• Backhoe
• Water Truck
• Utility & Dump Truck, 2 & 3 Axle
• Towed Equipment Trailer Class B or C
• Tandem Steel Wheel Roller, 5 + Tons
• Rubber Tired Roller
• Front End Broom
• None

07
Indicate the type of accessory equipment in which you have at least six (6) months of full-time experience:

• Snow Blower
• Snowblade on Motor Grader
• Snowblade on Loader
• Snowblade on Truck
• Sander on Truck
• None

08
List any other type of light, medium, and/or heavy construction equipment in which you have at least six (6) months of full-time experience.
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Indicate the MOUNTAIN ROAD YARDS in which you are willing to work and will be able to meet the emergency response requirements. Response time for these yards is 45 minutes.

• Big Bear Lake - North of State Hwy 38 (N. Shore) East of Stanfield Cutoff
• Blue Jay - Daley Canyon Road & State Hwy 189, Blue Jay
• Crestline - 23188 Crest Forest Drive, Crestline
• None of the above

10
Indicate the VALLEY ROAD YARDS in which you are willing to work and will be able to meet emergency response time requirements. Response time for these yards is 60 minutes.

• FONTANA- 17618 East Arrow Route, Fontana
• San Bernardino - 825 E. Third Street, San Bernardino
• None of the above

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Indicate the DESERT ROAD YARDS in which you are willing to work and will be able to meet emergency response time requirements. Response time for these yards is 60 minutes.

• Baldy Mesa/Wrightwood - 12397 Sycamore Street, Victorville
• Barstow - 29802 Highway 58, Barstow
• Apple Valley - 11923 Joshua Street, Apple Valley
• Joshua Tree - 62499 Highway 62, Joshua Tree
• 29 Palms - 73663 Manana Drive, 29 Palms
• Needles - Needles Airport, Needles
• Big River - 7172 Tecumseh Avenue, Big River
• Trona - One mile north of West End Plan on Trona Rd.
• None of the 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 readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails o