Snow Removal Worker - Extra Help

Extra Help Snow Removal Worker

The County of El Dorado is offering a recruitment incentive of $6,000 for eligible candidates. The incentive will be paid in equal installments for the first 26 consecutive biweekly pay periods. Termination from employment will result in any remaining cash incentive payments being forfeited. Current County of El Dorado employees and retired annuitants are not eligible to receive this incentive.

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The Department of Transportation is dedicated to ensuring the safety of El Dorado County's roadways by preserving and maintaining the public's multi-billion dollar investment in our roads, bridges, and other facilities associated with the County Road System.

The ideal candidate will be experienced with operating a variety of heavy equipment. Duties will include, but are not limited to, performing snow removal, ice control, and storm patrol work. Must possess a valid Commercial Class B or A driver's license. Must attach a copy of license or DMV printout to the application. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and overtime during emergencies and winter storm conditions. Must be willing to work out-of-doors in all weather conditions. Ability to operate a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment used to perform snow removal.

This position will assist the permanent staff on both West Shore and Tahoe for snow removal operations in the winter. If hired in Placerville, candidates may be required to travel to the Tahoe Basin and may be provided with housing. This group is responsible for all of the road maintenance and snow removal operations in the Tahoe Basin which is known for its high quantity of snow in the winter months that requires 24-hour snow removal.

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application is complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at jenny.thomas@edcgov.us.

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After the screening, qualified candidates will be referred biweekly to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Extra Help Snow Removal Worker. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future extra help vacancies for at least three months. Extra help vacancies are made to maintain adequate coverage of work for short periods of time at frequent intervals, where employment is of a recurrent nature depending on the needs of the Agency; work may be seasonal, on-call, and / or for a limited duration. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer. Individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

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