Job Details

Equipment Operator

The Department of Public Works is currently accepting applications for one Equipment Operator vacancy in Tahoe. Snow removal experience is preferred, but not required. 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.

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, click here to view our benefits package. Employees who are permanently assigned to a position located in the North Lake Tahoe area are eligible to receive an additional $1,000 per month as a Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium.

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 12^th grade or equivalent.

Placer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. To apply to this exciting career opportunity please visit our employment opportunities page at . All applications must be received by the final filing deadline as listed on our webpage.

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including:

• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year, 2 of which are floating holidays*
• Vacation leave: 10 days/year with ability to accrue 25 days/year
• Sick leave: 12 days/year*
• Cafeteria plan: 6% of employee's salary will be contributed towards employee to use towards 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance, or cash
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents
• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to employee
• CalPERS retirement plans
• Retiree medical insurance
• Deferred compensation
• Education allowance: up to $1,200 per year
• Bilingual incentive: incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational needs and certification of proficiency.
• *Amounts will be prorated for part-time employees and employees hired after the first of the year.

The information above represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire about the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.