Maintenance And Construction Worker - Flood Control

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies. 

The County of Riverside's Flood Control and Water Conservation District has opportunities for multiple Maintenance and Construction Worker (MCW) positions that will be assigned to the Maintenance Division in Riverside.

Competitive candidates will be invited to interview at a 1-day hiring event on April 2, 2025 (interview by invitation only; please, apply). Apply by February 24, 2025 for priority consideration.

The Maintenance and Construction Worker operates under general supervision, reporting to the Regional Flood Control Supervisor.  The primary responsibilities entail performing various maintenance and construction tasks related to Flood Control projects. This includes the operation of hand tools, trucks, and motorized equipment such as two-axle or three-axle trucks, water spray trucks, loaders, mowers, skid steers, chippers, and compressors. Tasks may involve vegetation trimming, debris removal, brush clearing, mowing, encampment removal, fence installation/repair, graffiti abatement, herbicide spraying, and vermin/rodent control. The role demands the ability to work outdoors in harsh environments and inclement weather.

Ideal candidates will possess:

• A high school diploma or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test 

• Prior experience in the listed functions and in public works

• A valid California Commercial Class A license

• Commercial Class A License is required in 6 months

• Experience operating heavy equipment such as skid steer, backhoes, excavators, dozers, dump trucks and tractor trailer 

4/10 Schedule: four days a week, with each workday lasting ten hours.  

• Employees may be required to work extended shifts or be called back in during emergency situations.  They must be available for any emergency call-out as required 7 days/week, 24 hours/day.*

Meet the Team!  

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.

• Construct and maintain roads, fencing, flood control channel walls and levees, and culverts.
• Perform construction, maintenance and hauling to disposal sites; spray and cut weeds; patch holes in access roads; clear roads, channels, and other facilities of storm debris and repair damage.
• Install signs; chop and clear brush; mix and pour concrete; erect traffic and safety devices.
• 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. Required

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.

License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of application. The incumbent must have the ability to obtain and maintain a California Commercial Class A within 6 months from the date of hire.  

This position is designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.

For detailed requirements, visit DOT Requirements.

Physical Requirements: The Maintenance and Construction Worker must have the ability to move tool/equipment, use a variety of hand and power tools, and work outdoors with exposure to inclement weather.    

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.

Preferred

Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.

License: a valid California Commercial Class A Driver's License. Submit a current copy (received within the last 30 days) of your driver's record from the Department of Motor Vehicles with your application online DMV printout is valid. You may obtain a driver's record in-person or online at https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/. Current Riverside County employees do not need to provide a driver's record.

This recruitment is open to all applicants. 

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Amanda Campos at acampos@rivco.org.