ROAD EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

ROAD EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Salary

$52,494.00 - $67,002.00 Annually

Location

Fresno County, CA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

26-0101

Department

Public Works & Planning

Opening Date

05/15/2026

Closing Date

5/26/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Description

ONLINE EXAM WINDOW TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 4-5, 2026

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 22, 2026

The Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning invites applications for the position of Road Equipment Operator I. Incumbents operate and train in the operation of various types of road construction and maintenance equipment and perform and train in a variety of manual skills required in the maintenance and construction of County highways and bridges.

Please Note: Selected candidates will be assigned to one of the ten road maintenance yards throughout Fresno County (Fresno/Clovis, Sanger, Caruthers, Biola, Reedley, Tranquility, Del Rey/Dunlap, Firebaugh, Auberry/Shaver, and Coalinga) and will be responsible for their own transportation to and from their worksite; auto maintenance and gas costs will not be reimbursed. Be sure to indicate in the supplemental questionnaire which road maintenance yard(s) you prefer to be assigned to. Referrals to the hiring department may be based on the location(s) you select. However, the department may assign employees to any location as determined by department needs.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Samples of Duties

Please click here to review the Samples of Duties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year of full time, paid, experience equivalent to that gained as a Road Equipment Operator Trainee within the County of Fresno.

License: Possession of a valid Class "A" Drivers License with no air brakes restriction.

Endorsements for combination vehicle operations, hazardous materials operations and tank vehicle operations must be obtained prior to completion of (12 month) probationary period.

Note: Two of the four endorsements for the Class "A" Drivers License may be waived based on department needs and legal considerations, as required by federal, state, and local laws.

Please Note: Candidates will be required to participate in the Countys Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, which includes an initial and subsequent random testing, as required by Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com.

Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at any time by logging on to:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.

Please Note:

• It is the applicants responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
• Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:

• All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.

• A copy of your valid Class "A" drivers license (front and back)

• Supplemental Questionnaire

Please Note:

• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
• Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
• Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
• Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

• Tentative Exam Dates: June 4-5, 2026
• Tentative Interview Date: June 22, 2026

Please Note:

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
• Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Sidney Thompson

REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Health Insurance
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Annual Leave Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include:

• Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
• Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
• Noble Credit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.

EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS:

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION

01

Possession of a valid Class "A" drivers license with no air brakes restriction is required. I have attached a copy of my Class "A" drivers license (front and back) and understand that if the attachment is missing or does not verify that I meet the minimum qualifications, my application will be rejected.

• Yes, I have attached a copy of the front and back of my Class "A" drivers license.
• No, I have not attached a copy of the front and back of my Class "A" drivers license and understand my application will be rejected.

02

Selected candidates will be assigned to one of the ten road maintenance yards throughout Fresno County. Please select the location(s) that you would prefer to be assigned to. Selected candidates will be responsible for their own transportation to and from their worksite; auto maintenance and gas costs will not be reimbursed. Referrals to the hiring department may be based on the location(s) you select. However, the department may assign employees to any location as determined by department needs.

• Area 1 Firebaugh (44 miles away from Downtown Fresno)
• Area 2 Tranquility (33 miles away from Downtown Fresno)
• Area 3 Coalinga (62 miles away from Downtown Fresno)
• Area 4 Biola (18 miles away from Downtown Fresno)
• Area 5 Caruthers (16 miles away from Downtown Fresno)
• Area 7 Fresno/Clovis (13 miles away from Downtown Fresno)
• Area 8 Sanger (14 miles away from Downtown Fresno)
• Area 9 Del Rey/Dunlap (42 miles away from Downtown Fresno)
• Area 10 Reedley (23 miles away from Downtown Fresno)
• Area 11 Auberry/Shaver (37/52 miles away from Downtown Fresno)

03

If required to take an online examination, do you have access to a computer with an internet connection that will allow you to take the examination? This examination will take approximately one (1) hour. If you marked no, please contact our office at (559) 600-1830 as soon as possible.

• Yes
• No

04

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the exam process must contact our office at (559) 600-1830 and must submit their request at least 5 days prior to the scheduled exam date listed on this recruitment flyer. Supporting documentation may be required to evaluate the request.

• I have read and understand the information provided.

05

Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• County Website
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Other)
• Other Website
• Job Fair / Recruitment Event
• Friend, Relative, and/or Current County Employee
• Other

06

If you answered "Other" in any of the options listed in the previous question, please let us know where you first heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".

07

If you answered "Job Fair/Recruitment Event" in the previous question, please let us know which event you attended and heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".

Required Question

Employer County of Fresno

Address 2220 Tulare St., 14th Floor

Fresno, California, 93721

Phone (559) 600-1830

Website https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Home