ROAD EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Fresno County
2220 Tulare St., Fresno, California 93721 United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 02, 2025
  • Salary: $52,494.00 - $67,002.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Public Works
  • Job Description

    Position Description

    The Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning invites applications for the position of Road Equipment Operator I. Incumbents operate and train in the operation of various types of road construction and maintenance equipment and perform and train in a variety of manual skills required in the maintenance and construction of County highways and bridges.

    Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission i s to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

    Samples of Duties

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    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Minimum Qualifications

    Experience : One (1) year of full time, paid, experience equivalent to that gained as a Road Equipment Operator Trainee within the County of Fresno.

    License : Possession of a valid Class "A" Driver's License with no air brakes restriction.

    Endorsements for combination vehicle operations, hazardous materials operations and tank vehicle operations must be obtained prior to completion of (12 month) probationary period.

    Note : Two of the four endorsements for the Class "A" Driver's License may be waived based on department needs and legal considerations, as required by federal, state, and local laws.

    Please Note : Candidates will be required to participate in the County's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, which includes an initial and subsequent random testing, as required by Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

    HOW TO APPLY:

    Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com .

    Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.

    Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at any time by logging on to:

    https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .

    Please Note:
    • It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
    • Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.


    REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
    • A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
      • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
      • A copy of your valid Class "A" driver's license (front and back)
    • Supplemental Questionnaire


    Please Note:
    • Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
    • Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
    • Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
    • Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.


    SELECTION PROCESS:

    Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

    Please Note:
    • The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
    • Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.


    REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

    Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.

    The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

    Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

    Analyst: Sidney Thompson

    REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE :
    • Health Insurance
    • Competitive Retirement Plan
    • Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
    • Disability and Life Insurance
    • Annual Leave Plan
    • Employee Assistance Program

    Optional benefits include:
    • Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
    • Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
    • NobleCredit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.


    EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS :

    Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

    CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION

    Closing Date/Time: 4/10/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
  • Special Instructions

    4/10/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Fresno County
    • Fresno County

    The city and county of Fresno are located in the central San Joaquin Valley of California. To the west it is predominantly dedicated to thousands of acres for agriculture. To the east, the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains rise out of the low foothills. It is the only county in the country that can claim three national parks in its backyard.

    THE FRESNO COMMUNITY AND OUR GOVERNMENT

    Fresno County, with a current population approaching over 917,515, is the 10th most populous county in California and is one of the most diverse counties in the United States. The County of Fresno is the nation's #1 agricultural community. The County Administrative Officer heads County government while an elected Board of Supervisors is the legislative policy-making body of the County. The County employs a workforce of over 7,300 people and the 2015 - 2016 fiscal year budget is over $2.65 billion.

    • Centrally located in the San Joaquin Valley, Fresno is a short trip to the Central Coast, Southern California, the Bay Area, and numerous mountains.
    • Average commute time: 18 min.
    • The Central Valley is host to a University California and California State University campus and several community colleges and private universities.
    • Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Bass/Shaver/Millerton Lakes are perfect locations for year round recreation including camping, hiking, sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, golfing and other outdoor activities.

    Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Fresno. A great place to live, work, and raise a family. Visit www.gofresnocounty.com  for more information about our county.

     

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