Equipment Operator

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placer countyTahoe City (CA)

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Site Preparation Contractors

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$31.47 - $39.28/hour

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About the role

Equipment Operator Salary: $31.47 - $39.28/hour; $5,454.80 - $6,808.53/month; $65,457.60 - $81,702.40/year.

Department: Public Works Job Type: Open - Tahoe Area Employment Type: Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week) Permanent/Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week) Temporary/Extra Help

Work Location: Tahoe City, CA and surrounding areas

Position Information: 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 Employees permanently assigned to a position located in the North Lake Tahoe area receive base salary plus a $1,100 monthly premium. Workforce Housing Assistance Placer County partners with the Truckee Tahoe Workforce Housing Agency (TTWHA) to support employee relocation and housing needs. TTWHA serves as the region's one-stop housing concierge, helping new hires navigate the local rental market, explore housing options, and connect with landlord and property management partners.

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