Job Description
Join Riverside County's elite Public Works team as a Laborer and build a legacy in our community. This premium opportunity offers exceptional compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth potential. We're seeking dedicated professionals to maintain and enhance Riverside's critical infrastructure while enjoying California's best quality of life.
Why Apply?
• Industry-leading pay scale with health/dental/vision benefits
• Pension plan and retirement contributions
• Paid training and certification opportunities
• Stable government employment with union representation
• Direct impact on community development
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy machinery including excavators, graders, and compactors
- Perform road maintenance, drainage system repairs, and concrete work
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and Cal/OSHA safety protocols
- Assist in public facility construction and renovation projects
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and preventive maintenance
- Document work progress and maintain accurate project logs
- Collaborate with engineering teams on infrastructure improvement plans
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of public works or heavy construction experience
- Valid California Class C Driver's License (Class A/B preferred)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in extreme weather conditions
- Experience operating heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, loaders)
- Basic knowledge of blueprint reading and survey equipment
- Pass pre-employment physical and drug screening
- High school diploma or equivalent required