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Placer County

Equipment Operator

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$63,302 / year median in California

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

$28.03
  • $34.99/hour; $4,858.53
  • $6,064.93/month; $58,302.40
  • $72,779.
20/year Placer County is currently accepting applications for Equipment Operator in both Auburn and Tahoe. Each location has different vacancies and requires a separate application and supplemental questionnaire. As an Equipment Operator with Placer County, you will operate light and moderately heavy road maintenance and construction equipment in the repair, maintenance, and construction of County roads. This is the full journey level class within the Equipment Operator series. To get a firsthand look at the snow removal team in Tahoe please view this video . Benefits Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees including 14 paid holidays, vacation leave, a Cafeteria Plan, and more. For a detailed listing of benefits, please click here to view our benefits package . Permanent employees are eligible for salary plus up to an additional $1,000 per month for assignments in the Tahoe region.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:
Two years of responsible experience performing duties similar to those of a Maintenance Worker assigned to various program areas in Placer County.
Training:
Completion of 12th grade or equivalent. Safety sensitive positions are subject to random ongoing DOT drug testing including marijuana. How to Apply To apply to this exciting career opportunity please click on the individual recruitment links below. These recruitments will be open until filled and may closed at any time. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply now.
Equipment Operator Auburn :
2024-11502-02
Equipment Operator Tahoe :
2024-11502-01 Placer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Dental Insurance