Equipment Operator (Tahoe)

Placer County is current accepting applications to fill (1) permanent/full-time vacancy and five (5) extra help/temporary vacancies for Equipment Operator in Tahoe City, CA.

Temporary/Extra-help assignments are limited to 28 hours per week with a cap of 999 hours (or 960 hours for CalPERS retired annuitants) in a fiscal year and are not eligible for benefits. Extra-help appointments made from this eligible list may transition to permanent status, should vacancies arise.

Safety sensitive positions are subject to random ongoing DOT drug testing including marijuana.

To be considered for the first round of interviews, please submit your application by Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Applications will be screened on a bi-weekly basis following this date.

*Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium:  Permanent employees who are assigned to a position located in the North Lake Tahoe Area are eligible for salary plus up to an additional $1,100 per month Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium.

Minimum Qualifications

It is the responsibility of the applicants to identify in their application how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Experience and Training 
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: 

Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing duties similar to a Maintenance Worker assigned to Roads with Placer County. 

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. 

Required License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. 
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsements within six (6) months of employment. Hazardous materials endorsement may be required depending upon the position.