Power Equipment Operator II

Power Equipment Operator II

Salary

$64,854.40 - $87,360.00 Annually

Location

Orange County

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

3538OS-0726-405 (O)

Department

OC Community Resources

Opening Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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CAREER DESCRIPTION

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Power Equipment Operator II. The current vacancies are within the OC Parks. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:59pm PT.

OC PARKS

OC Community Resources, OC Parks encompasses regional, wilderness and historical facilities, as well as the OC Parks Zoo and coastal areas throughout the County of Orange in California. Featuring 60,000 acres of parkland, open space and shoreline, Orange Countys award-winning parks and programs are enjoyed by millions of residents and visitors each year, in ways as diverse as the parks themselves.

OC PUBLIC WORKS

OC Public Works (OCPW), OC Operations and Maintenance (O&M) serves the citizens of Orange County by providing a safe environment and enhanced quality of life through maintenance of public roads, flood control channels, and bikeways. O&M provides a variety of services to Orange Countys unincorporated areas and is responsible for maintaining 350 miles of roadway, 65 bridges, 380 miles of flood control channels, 6 dams, 10 pumping stations, and 26 basins. O&M also provides public works services to cities via service contracts. O&M plays a crucial role in responding to the needs of the public during and after emergency incidents such as storms, wildfires, and mudslides.

Please click here for more information on the County of Orange.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Power Equipment Operator II position is responsible for operating all power equipment vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment, both on road and off road to repair and maintain roads and flood channels, airport landings and parking lots, parks, wilderness areas and beach facilities. This position may act as lead over crews of various sizes to accomplish assigned projects and instruct trainee operators in the correct and safe operation of all power equipment. This position may be required to fight fires in some assignments.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Possession of a valid Class A California Driver License with no restrictions for manual transmission (E) or for tractor-trailer combination connected by a fifth-wheel (O), and any special endorsement required by the Department of Motor Vehicles, including the tank vehicle endorsement is required before the date of appointment and while employed in this classification. Driving record must not have a citation for reckless driving or a citation related to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other restrictions that negatively impact insurability. Please attach a copy (FRONT & BACK) of license when applying.

In accordance with the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, incumbents will be subject to random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

CORE COMPETENCIES

In addition to the training and experience requirements for the Power Equipment Operator II, the ideal candidates must possess the following core competencies.

Technical Experience

• Operate heavy power equipment vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment both on and off road.

• Direct traffic, place traffic control devices as needed and directing haul trucks to dump sites.

• Haul materials such as rocks, base and dirt in support of flood channels and road maintenance.

• Read, shoot and set grade stakes to complete projects.

• Possess valid California Drivers License, Class A and tank endorsement.

• Ability to sit and operate controls for prolonged periods of time, up to 10 hours per day with scheduled rest periods and lunch breaks.

• Ability to coordinate various project activities with government agencies, partners and staff.

• Ability to use Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to receive work orders, and document the completion of tasks.

• Document project information such as staffs hours, materials used and equipment.

Safety Practices

• Perform safe work practices while operating power equipment vehicles, trucks and heavy construction equipment.
• Knowledge of properly securing loads and equipment for transportation.
• Follow strict guidelines for traffic safety regulations.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Identify, report and correct equipment problems in an efficient and timely manner.
• Extensive understanding of safety regulations and experience in conducting safety training programs.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, certifications, licenses, etc.

Leadership

• Effectively instruct and lead small crews while taking responsibility for decisions and actions in completion of projects.
• Effectively lead and review the work of team members on multiple projects.

Communication Skills

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships through effective communication with peers, supervisor, stakeholders, contractors, the general public and government officials and staff.
• Speak, read, write and understand English at a level required of successful job performance.
• Compile clearly written technical reports involving mathematical computations.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions, including work orders and survey markers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Power Equipment Operator II classification.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Performance Examination | (Weighted 100%)

Candidates will be evaluated based on practical (hands-on) job exercises designed to elicit the candidates qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on to the eligible list. Please note that at the time of the performance exam, all candidates will be required to show proof of a valid Class A California Driver License with any special endorsement required by the Department of Motor Vehicles, including the tank vehicle endorsement. Candidates who do not provide this information will not be allowed to participate in the examination and will not be rescheduled.

Based on the Departments needs, the selection procedures above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Jenny Kim at (714) 480-2861 or Jenny.Kim@occr.oc.gov

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits

In addition to the Countys standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.

http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

01

Please select the option below that best describes your experience as it relates to the job qualifications.

• Successful completion of the probationary period of the County of Orange Power Equipment Operator I
• One (1) or more years of experience in proficiently operating all vehicles, and pieces of equipment used in the agency/department (ex. tractors, backhoes, skid-steer trucks, dozers, dump trucks, striper trucks, forklifts, excavators and tractor loaders) with the ability to grade to acceptable tolerances
• Less than one (1) year of experience in proficiently operating all vehicles, and pieces of equipment used in the agency/department (ex. tractors, backhoes, skid-steer trucks, dozers, dump trucks, striper trucks, forklifts, excavators and tractor loaders) with the ability to grade to acceptable tolerances
• No Experience

02

Please describe your experience operating all vehicles and pieces of equipment used in the agency/department (ex. tractors, backhoes, skid-steer trucks, dozers, dump trucks, striper trucks, forklifts, excavators and tractor loaders). If you do not have experience, please write "No Experience". Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be accepted.

03

Please select the equipment you have experience using in a professional setting/workplace. (Check all that apply)

• Backhoe
• Skid-steer
• Dozer
• Dump truck
• Motor Grader
• Striper truck
• Excavator
• Tractor
• Vac truck
• None of the above

04

Please elaborate on your experience operating the selected equipment above. In your response, please include what tasks you used the equipment for and where you gained the experience. If you do not have experience, please write "N/A". Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be accepted.

05

Possession of a valid Class A California Driver License with no restrictions for manual transmission (E) or for tractor-trailer combination connected by a fifth-wheel (O), and any special endorsement required by the Department of Motor Vehicles, including the tank vehicle endorsement is required while employed in this classification. At the time of the Performance Exam all candidates will be required to show proof of a valid Class A California Driver License with no restrictions for manual transmission (E) or for tractor-trailer combination connected by a fifth-wheel (O), and any special endorsement required by the Department of Motor Vehicles, including the tank vehicle endorsement. Please select the option which best applies to you.

• Yes, I meet the above criteria and have attached a copy of my Driver License (FRONT and BACK) to my application.
• No, I do not meet the above criteria

06

Select the option that best describes your level of experience maintaining required documentation for projects (e.g., safety records, time and materials, work orders, operating logs etc.).

• Five (5) or more years of experience
• Between three (3) and five (5) years of experience
• Between one (1) and three (3) years of experience
• Less than one (1) year of experience
• None of the above

07

Select the option that best describes your level of experience grading trails, service roads, road shoulders, etc.

• Five (5) or more years of experience
• Between three (3) and five (5) years of experience
• Between one (1) and three (3) years of experience
• Less than on (1) year of experience
• None of the above

08

Select the option that best describes your level of experience with safe work practices, equipment operation, traffic safety regulations and preventive maintenance of equipment.

• Five (5) or more years of experience
• Between three (3) and five (5) years of experience
• Between one (1) and three (3) years of experience
• Less than one (1) year of experience
• None of the above

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Employer County of Orange

Address 400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Santa Ana, California, 92701

Phone 714-834-2555

Website https://hrs.oc.gov