Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

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.

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits.

For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.

Workforce Housing Assistance (Download PDF reader)

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. To learn more about TTWHA housing services, click here.