Job Description: Position Description Fresno County's Department of Public Works & Planning currently has excellent career opportunities for motivated individuals available for the position of Road Equipment Operator Trainee. Road Equipment Operator Trainees receive training in the operation of various types of road construction and maintenance equipment (defined below), train in a variety of manual skills required in maintenance and construction of County highways and bridges, and perform related work as required. The County maintains approximately 3,500 miles of roads through nine maintenance areas and a listing of all road yards is included in the supplemental questionnaire of this flyer. Please note that employees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the worksite. Job Responsibilities: Installation and repair of metal and concrete pipes. Performs routine heavy manual laboring work as a member of a maintenance or clean-up crew. Trains in the operation of other equipment such as chain saws, jack hammers, pneumatic tampers, vibratory compactors, generators, hoists, winches and hot melt crack fillers. Loads and removes debris from streets and roads. Trains in the operation of various Type A and Type B County Road Equipment. Acts as flag person on projects and directs traffic. Installation of warning signs to identify construction sites, maintenance projects, flooded roadways and other hazardous areas. Maintenance of work areas, such as cleaning the shop, equipment, and maintenance area and making minor repairs around the yard. Assists in maintenance and construction work on bridges, including concrete and timber repair and replacement. Assists in keeping tools and equipment in working condition. Job Requirements: The mechanical operation of the equipment and the ability to make inspections, minor emergency repairs and adjustments. Principles and practices of on the job safety; Road maintenance and construction practices; The State Motor Vehicle Code as it applies to the operation of road construction, and maintenance equipment; Job Details: Company: The County of Fresno Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Fresno, CA, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here getyourvacancy.com