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Temporary Maintenance and Construction Worker - Flood Control County of Riverside - 3.8 Riverside, CA Job Details Temporary $52,686.40 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Qualifications Power saws Equipment safety procedures Non-CDL Class C Construction machinery maintenance Working on construction projects Cutting tools Full Job Description For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Department of Flood Control is seeking multiple Maintenance and Construction Worker (MCW) positions located in Riverside. Under general supervision, performs a variety of field maintenance or construction work; operates hand tools, power tools, trucks, and/or other motorized equipment in the performance of maintenance or construction projects; and performs other related duties as required. The Maintenance and Construction Worker is a first working level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents are required to perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks, which often includes the operation of the less complex and smaller motorized equipment (e.g., two-axle or three-axle trucks, water spray trucks, loaders, mowers, chippers, and compressors). Functions in which this work is performed include road and flood control construction and maintenance, refuse disposal site operations, maintenance, recycling, excavations, fence building, weed abatement, signing, rodent control, and tree trimming.

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday 6:00AM to 4:30PM Meet the Team! The Department of Flood Control was created July 7, 1945 by anAct of the California State Legislature (Download PDF reader). The District (2700 sq. mi.) is located in the western portion of Riverside County (7200 sq. mi.). It extends easterly far enough to include the cities of Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and a portion of Cathedral City. The District is governed by a Board of Supervisors comprised of the same individuals as the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Construct and maintain roads, fencing, flood control channel walls and levees, and culverts. Perform construction, maintenance and recycling work at refuse disposal sites; spray and cut weeds; patch holes in black top roads; clear roads, channels, and other facilities of storm debris and damage. Install signs; chop and clear brush; mix and pour concrete; erect traffic and street signs. Use a variety of hand and power tools; operate dump trucks to load, haul and deliver a variety of debris and materials; operate water spray trucks, loaders, mowers and other light motorized equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

One year of performing construction work or field maintenance work (e.g., roads, flood control facilities, refuse sites, recycling facilities, public works projects or closely related work) which required operation of light trucks and related construction equipment.

Knowledge of:

The operation and maintenance of trucks and light motorized equipment; equipment and traffic safety procedures; the tools and materials commonly used in field maintenance, recycling, or construction work.

Ability to:

Safely operate trucks and light motorized equipment; perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance or construction tasks; operate power saws, chippers, and a variety of hand tools; follow oral and written instructions.

Other Requirements:

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of application as the incumbent will be driving a county vehicle daily throughout Riverside County.

Physical Requirements:

The majority of this position entails working outdoors in inclement weather conditions (rain, sleet, wind, and summer temperatures exceeding 115 degrees Fahrenheit). The role requires prolonged physical exertion, including standing, lifting, carrying, and removing debris, appliances, waste, and other bulky items; as well as reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, and climbing, with or without reasonable accommodations.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment: Please contact Ahjah Davis - Solomon at 951-955-9233 or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries. If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. ________________________________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Work Location and Telework In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements. Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities 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 (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.