Road Maintenance Worker I

Description

Under direct supervision, to perform heavy physical labor and a variety of semi-skilled, unskilled and manual tasks in the maintenance of roads and expressways, associated landscaped areas and related structures; and to operate a variety of light trucks and equipment.

NOTE: Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take the performance examination tentatively scheduled for the week of June 17, 2024.

Typical Tasks

• Rakes and shovels asphalt in patching and overlaying roads;

• Cleans and maintains culverts, runoffs, banks, shoulders and roadsides;

• Sets up and removes traffic warning cones and barricades;

• Serves as flagger on road maintenance projects;

• Cuts, chops or removes weeds along roadways;

• Assists in cutting down trees;

• Prunes trees, shrubs and ground cover;

• Waters and irrigates landscaped areas;

• Assists in constructing and repairing guard rails, bridges, retaining walls, culverts and drains;

• Assists in erecting and repairing fences and road signs;

• May operate pickups and two axle trucks (such as a dump trucks, water trucks and herbicide trucks);

• May operate compressors and power tools;

• Sprays herbicides;

• Makes and maintains reports of time and materials;

• May be assigned to cooperative crews, within the Road Maintenance Division, during emergency conditions within the County;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;

• Performs related work as required.

Employment Standards

Sufficient, education, training, and experience, to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a high school diploma or equivalent,

AND

One (1) year experience working as a laborer or tradesperson in any field requiring a high level of physical labor and endurance.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

• Possession of a California Class B Commercial Driver's license with no restrictions is desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, safety practices and tools used in road construction and maintenance;

• Operation and preventative maintenance of trucks.

Ability to:

• Understand oral and written instructions;

• Perform a variety of manual tasks which requires an ability to, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, twist, push/pull, lift, drag and carry materials and objects;

• Demonstrate strength, agility and endurance;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

• Use a variety of hand and/or power tools;

• Work in various traffic, weather and surface conditions.