Maintenance & Construction Worker - Flood Control

County of Riverside, CA•Riverside, CA

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About The Position

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. Competitive candidates will be invited to interview at a 1-day hiring event on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (interview by invitation only; please, apply). Apply by December 14, 2025 for priority consideration. The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has multiple opportunities for Maintenance and Construction Workers (MCW) that will be assigned to the Construction and Maintenance Division in Riverside. The Maintenance and Construction Worker operates under general supervision and reports to the Regional Flood Control Supervisor. The incumbent must also be able to follow direction from the Assistant Regional Flood Control Supervisor, Equipment Operators, or the daily team leader. Primary responsibilities include performing a variety of field maintenance and construction work; operating hand tools, trucks, and motorized equipment for Flood Control maintenance or construction projects; and performing other duties as required. The Maintenance and Construction Worker will perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks that often involve operating less complex motorized equipment such as two-axle or three-axle trucks, water spray trucks, loaders, mowers, skid steers, chippers, and compressors. Additional duties include opening and closing dam gates to control water flow and depth; clearing debris from inlet trash racks; and performing vegetation trimming, debris removal, brush clearing, mowing, homeless encampment removal, and other maintenance work related to flood control facilities. The MCW will also safely operate equipment used for fence installation and repair, graffiti abatement, and herbicide application, as well as various hand and power tools. The role also participates in a vermin and rodent control program . The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District protects life, property and infrastructure from flood damage and conserves storm water within it's jurisdiction. Construct and maintain roads, fencing, flood control channel walls, levees, and culverts. • Perform construction, maintenance, disposal at refuse sites; spray and cut weeds; patch holes inroads; clear roads, channels, and repair other facilities from storm debris and damage. • Install signs; chop and clear brush; mix and pour concrete; erect traffic and street signs. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

A valid California Commercial Class A License
Commercial Class A License is required within six (6) months from date of hire
General knowledge of safety rules and guidelines for public works maintenance operations.
A high school diploma or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience operating heavy equipment such as skid steer, backhoes, excavators, dozers, dump trucks and tractor trailer.
Desire and ability to perform physical work outdoors, sometimes in harsh environments and inclement weather.
Self-motivated.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to work with a team and fellow co-workers.
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.

Responsibilities

Performing a variety of field maintenance and construction work
Operating hand tools, trucks, and motorized equipment for Flood Control maintenance or construction projects
Operating less complex motorized equipment such as two-axle or three-axle trucks, water spray trucks, loaders, mowers, skid steers, chippers, and compressors
Opening and closing dam gates to control water flow and depth
Clearing debris from inlet trash racks
Performing vegetation trimming, debris removal, brush clearing, mowing, homeless encampment removal, and other maintenance work related to flood control facilities
Safely operate equipment used for fence installation and repair, graffiti abatement, and herbicide application, as well as various hand and power tools
Participates in a vermin and rodent control program
Construct and maintain roads, fencing, flood control channel walls, levees, and culverts
Perform construction, maintenance, disposal at refuse sites; spray and cut weeds; patch holes inroads; clear roads, channels, and repair other facilities from storm debris and damage
Install signs; chop and clear brush; mix and pour concrete; erect traffic and street signs
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