Construction Equipment Worker Trainee

Job Posted 4/6/2025
County of San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0440
United States
Job Description
Salary : $43,513.60 - $58,281.60 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-05186-01
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

The Job
Applications will only be accepted online starting Monday, April 7, 2025 at 8:00AM until Friday April 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Yards with Immediate vacancies:

San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga

Apple Valley, Barstow, Joshua Tree, Big Bear & Blue Jay
The Department of Public Works is recruiting forConstruction Equipment Worker Trainees who perform limited and routine tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, flood control channels and other public works facilities in a training environment.
For more detailed information, refer to the Construction Equipment Worker Trainee job description.
This list may be used to fill positions throughout San Bernardino County. Candidates willing to work in the Mountain and Desert Yards are especially encouraged to apply and may receive the Remote Assignment Bonus. Applicants should specify all yards where they are willing to work on the supplemental questionnaire in order to maximize their opportunities.
We are also currently accepting applications for Construction Equipment Worker. A separate application is required for this position.
Excellent Benefits Package!

Coming from the private sector?Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!
Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement
  • Medical and Dental: family coverage
  • Vision: employee coverage
  • Premium subsidies to offset health costs
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
  • Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
  • 11 days accruable sick leave
  • 15 paid holidays
  • Perfect attendance leave
  • Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
  • Generous Pension
  • Retirement reciprocity may be available
  • 457(b) deferred compensation plan
  • Retirement Medical Trust Fund

Click the link below for additional details:

Benefits By Occupational Unit: Craft, Labor, and Trades
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 be able to obtain a valid Class A or B Driver License with endorsements for air brakes, tank and manual transmissions within 120 days of hire or be terminated. Some positions may require a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements. The Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates drug testing of all employees in jobs requiring a Class B or higher license. Incumbents must pass a medical examination and drug test. Employees are subject to random drug testing, as well as drug testing following accidents, promotions, or upon reasonable suspicion. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires that all applicants submit a work history for the past ten (10) years; this information is required at the time of a selection interview.

Availability: During critical response situations employees must be able to respond to their assigned road yards within 60 minutes if assigned to valley and desert yards and within 45 minutes if assigned to mountain yards. A telephone or other method of immediate communication or contact is required. Employees are subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks.

Physical: Incumbents frequently bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, are subject to extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees are frequently exposed to dust, vapor, hazardous materials, noise and extremes in temperature or humidity.

Training Period/Promotion: Must qualify for promotion to ($45,552.00 - $62,628.80 annually) within twelve (12) months of start date or be terminated.

Sponsorship: Please note 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 have a valid Class C Driver License.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or higher and experience in construction, maintenance, fabrication, mechanical, industrial work, general labor, or a closely related field. Preferred experience includes work in roadway, flood control, airport, landfill, underground facility maintenance, excavation/grading, concrete/pavement work, or similar public works settings.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted online starting Monday, April 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM until Friday April 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

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.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Craft, Labor & Trades Unit

The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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PLEASE READ THE STATEMENT BELOW
Instructions: The information provided on your application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. 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.
  • I have read and understand the above statement.

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QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: I qualify for Construction Equipment Worker Trainee under the following options:
  • Three (3) months or more of experience in a construction, maintenance, repair, industrial, fabrication, general labor, or closely related field.
  • I do not have related experience.

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Provide the name of the employer(s) where you gained your qualifying experience. Ensure this experience is included and fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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LICENSE: Indicate the class(es) of valid California driver license and/or permit you possess:
  • Class A
  • Class B
  • Class C
  • Licensed driver in a state other than California
  • Driver's license is not currently valid
  • 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) license, select "N/A".
  • Yes, my license does have a tanker endorsement.
  • No, my license does not have a tanker endorsement.
  • N/A

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

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

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AVAILABILITY: Vacancies may occur at any yard site throughout San Bernardino County. Only those who indicate a willingness to work at a specific yard may be referred for hire. Be sure to check ONLY the yards for which you are willing to accept assignment.
  • I understand

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WORK LOCATION OPTIONS - MOUNTAINS: Indicate the MOUNTAIN YARDS you are willing to work and are able to respond/arrive to within 45 minutes for emergency situations.
  • BIG BEAR LAKE-North of State Hwy 38 (N. Shore) East of Stanfield Cutoff
  • BLUE JAY- Daley Canyon Rd. & Highway 189, Blue Jay - (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
  • CRESTLINE- 23188 Crest Forest Drive, Crestline
  • None of the above

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WORK LOCATION OPTIONS - DESERT/VALLEY: Indicate the DESERT/VALLEY ROAD YARDS you are willing to work and are able to respond/arrive to within 60 minutes for emergency situations.
  • 29 PALMS- 73663 Manana, 29 Palms
  • APPLE VALLEY- 11923 Joshua Street, Apple Valley
  • BAKER- 56500 Highway 127, Baker
  • BALDY MESA- 12397 Sycamore Street, Victorville
  • BARSTOW- 29802 Highway 58, Barstow (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
  • CHINO- 7000 Merrill Avenue, Chino
  • FONTANA- 17618 East Arrow Route, Fontana
  • JOSHUA TREE- 62499 Highway 62. Joshua Tree (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
  • RANCHO CUCAMONGA- 12158 Baseline, Rancho Cucamonga
  • SAN BERNARDINO- 825 E. 3rd Street, San Bernardino
  • TRONA- One mile north of West End Plan on Trona Rd.
  • None

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Work Out of Town Assignments. Indicate your availability to work out of town. Some work locations have temporary/emergency assignments requiring out of area travel anywhere from 1 day up to 2 months at a time. Meal and lodging allowance available.
  • Yes, I can work the Flood/Transportation Pool (locations are Countywide)
  • Yes, I can work the Flood Zone 3 (locations in Needles, 29 Palms, Yucca Valley, and Morongo with San Bernardino as base station)
  • Yes, I can work the Crack-Fill Barstow Pool (locations in Needles, Trona, 29 Palms, and Big River)
  • Yes, I can work the Traffic Operations Section (TOS) (locations are Countywide with San Bernardino as base station)
  • No, I am not available to work for any of the Out of Town assignments 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 or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
  • I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
  • I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
  • I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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