Description

For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County website.

Road Maintenance Worker I

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, bridges, landfill, and drainage systems; to operate light equipment; and to do related work as required. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the first experienced working level in the Road Maintenance Worker class series. Incumbents are assigned to variety of maintenance, repair, construction, and light equipment operation assignments. They may operate heavy construction and maintenance equipment, similar to that operated by a Road Maintenance Worker II, in a training capacity, or, on an emergency basis. Incumbents are not expected to display the same level of skill and accuracy in heavy equipment operation required of a Road Maintenance Worker II. Incumbents in this class are subject to twenty-four hour call-out for road related emergencies and snow removal. This classification may be flexibly staffed, if allocated to the hiring department as flexibly staffed.

Reports to

Road Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant Road Maintenance Supervisor, or Road Superintendent.

Classifications Supervised

None

Under general supervision, to skillfully operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment such as trucks, heavy-power-driven road maintenance and construction equipment and snow removal equipment; to perform a variety of assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, bridges, landfill, and drainage systems; and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the heavy equipment operator level in the Road Maintenance Worker class series. Incumbents are assigned to operate a wide variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment. The operation of this equipment is characterized by a high degree of skill in manipulation of hand and foot controls and accuracy in moving materials to exact specifications. An incumbent in the Road Maintenance Worker I class may operate similar equipment in a training or emergency basis, but they are not expected to display the same level of skill and accuracy required of a Road Maintenance Worker II. Incumbents in this class are subject to twenty-four hour call-out for road related emergencies and snow removal.

Reports to

Road Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant Road Maintenance Supervisor

Classifications Supervised

None

Definition

Under general supervision, to skillfully operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment such as trucks, heavy-power-driven road maintenance and construction equipment and snow removal equipment; to perform a variety of assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, bridges, landfill, and drainage systems; and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the fully qualified journey level position within Road Maintenance Worker class series. Incumbents are distinguished from the next lower class of Road Maintenance Worker II by operation at the highest skill level of the most complex maintenance equipment within County's inventory. Incumbent must be proficient in two or more of the following complex equipment: paver, chip spreader, dozer, grader, paint truck or excavator. Incumbents are assigned to operate a wide variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment, combined with the training of lower-level Road Maintenance classes. The operation of this equipment is characterized by a high degree of skill in manipulation of hand and foot controls and accuracy in moving materials to exact specifications. An incumbent in the Road Maintenance Worker II class may operate similar equipment, but they are not expected to display the same level of skill and accuracy required of a Road Maintenance Worker III. Incumbents in this class are subject to twenty-four-hour call-out for road related emergencies and snow removal.

Reports to

Road Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant Road Maintenance Supervisor

Classifications Supervised

None

Examples of Duties

Road Maintenance Worker I

Essential Functions:

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county roads, bridges, landfills sites, and related facilities; performs oil and chip seal work on roads; performs sign maintenance and repair; performs semi-skilled concrete work in the construction and maintenance of culverts, and related structures; mixes and places concrete; cuts and prepares roads for patches, spreads pre-mix and oil; rakes asphalt; performs maintenance functions such as cutting brush, clearing culverts, and cleaning ditches; operates hand tools such as jackhammers and chain saws; assists with the maintenance and repair of construction equipment; performs routine servicing of equipment such as changing oil and filters; may serve as flag person for road repair and maintenance crews; may transport road maintenance equipment throughout the county using proper tie down techniques; may perform minor building and grounds works; uses a shovel work to open, widen, and backfill excavations; removes objects and dead animals from the roads; checks roads for hazards; maintains records of materials and equipment used; communicates with the public during flagging duties; operates a two-way radio; learns to operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as crawlers, tractors, loaders, power booms, chippers, graders, and other power-driven equipment; uses backhoe attachments on appropriate equipment; operates trucks in the hauling of road fill and base materials for construction, maintenance, and repair projects; may operate snow removal equipment; places sand on slick and/or icy roads;

Knowledge of:

• Procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in the maintenance and construction of roads and public works facilities.
• Operation and routine maintenance of light equipment and trucks.
• Provisions of the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of medium and light equipment on streets and roads.
• Work safety practices.

Desired Skills:

• Perform a variety of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county roads, culverts, and public works facilities.
• Skillfully operate and maintain light equipment including trucks and related equipment.
• Learn to skillfully operate large snow removal equipment and heavy construction equipment.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment.
• Maintain time and equipment records.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Essential Functions:

Operates a variety of trucks in the hauling of road fill and base materials for construction, maintenance, and repair projects; operates snow removal equipment; places sand on slick and/or icy roads; operates crawlers, tractors, loaders, power booms, chippers, graders, and other power-driven equipment; uses backhoe attachments on appropriate equipment; performs oil and chip seal work on roads; performs sign maintenance and repair; performs semi-skilled concrete work in the construction and maintenance of culverts, and related structures; mixes and places concrete; cuts and prepares roads for patches; spreads pre-mix and oil; rakes asphalt; performs a variety of maintenance work in the construction, maintenance, operation and repair of roads, bridges, landfill sites, and related facilities; performs maintenance functions such as cutting brush, clearing culverts, cleaning ditches; operates hand tools such as jackhammers and chain saws; assists with the maintenance and repair of construction equipment and performs routine servicing of equipment such as changing oil and filters; may serve as flagperson for road repair and maintenance crews; may transport road maintenance equipment throughout the county using proper tie down techniques; may perform minor building and grounds works; uses a shovel to open, widen, and backfill excavations; removes objects and dead animals from the roads; checks roads for hazards; maintains records of materials and equipment used; communicates with the public during flagging duties; operates a two-way radio.

Knowledge of:

• Procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in the maintenance and construction of roads and public works facilities.
• Operation and routine maintenance of construction equipment including loaders, graders, trucks, rollers, and related equipment.
• Provisions of the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of medium and heavy equipment on streets and roads.
• Work safety practices.

Desired Skills:

• Perform a variety of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county road, culverts, and public works facilities.
• Skillfully operate heavy road construction and maintenance equipment including loaders, graders, trucks, rollers and related equipment.
• Skillfully operate snow removal equipment.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment.
• Maintain time and equipment records.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Essential Functions

Operates a variety of trucks in the hauling of road fill and base materials for construction, maintenance, and repair projects; operates snow removal equipment; places sand on slick and/or icy roads; operates crawlers, tractors, loaders, power booms, chippers, graders, and other power-driven equipment; uses backhoe attachments on appropriate equipment; performs oil and chip seal work on roads; performs sign maintenance and repair; performs semi-skilled concrete work in the construction and maintenance of culverts, and related structures; mixes and places concrete; cuts and prepares roads for patches; spreads pre-mix and oil; rakes asphalt; performs a variety of maintenance work in the construction, maintenance, operation and repair of roads, bridges, landfill sites, and related facilities; performs maintenance functions such as cutting brush, clearing culverts, cleaning ditches; operates hand tools such as jackhammers and chain saws; assists with the maintenance and repair of construction equipment and performs routine servicing of equipment such as changing oil and filters; may serve as flag person for road repair and maintenance crews; may transport road maintenance equipment throughout the county using proper tie down techniques; may perform minor building and grounds works; uses a shovel to open, widen, and backfill excavations; removes objects and dead animals from the roads; checks roads for hazards; maintains records of materials and equipment used; communicates with the public during flagging duties; operates a two-way radio.

Knowledge of:

• Procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in the maintenance and construction of roads and public works facilities.
• Operation and routine maintenance of construction equipment including loaders, graders, trucks, rollers, and related equipment.
• Provisions of the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of medium and heavy equipment on streets and roads.
• Work safe practices.

Desired skills:

• Perform a variety of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county road, culverts, and public works facilities.
• Skillfully operate heavy road construction and maintenance equipment including loaders, graders, trucks, rollers and related equipment.
• Skillfully operate snow removal equipment.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment.
• Maintain time and equipment records.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Typical Qualifications

Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

Road Maintenance Worker I

• One year of road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Road Maintenance Worker Aide with Siskiyou County. Work experience must include training and background in truck or light equipment operations.

Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical examination.
• Applicants must obtain and maintain a valid Class A driver's license within the first six months of employment with applicable endorsements and certifications.

• One year of road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Road Maintenance Worker I with the County of Siskiyou. Work experience must include training and background in heavy equipment operations.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid and current Class A driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Incumbents transporting hazardous materials may be required to possess special endorsements.
• Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical examination.

• Must have no less than 3 years work experience comparable to that of a Road Maintenance Worker II
• Completed 350 hours or more on a combination of eligible pieces of equipment on the list (underlined below); and
• Completed no less than 50 hours or more of time on at least two or more pieces of equipment on the eligible list (underlined below)

and

• Incumbent must be proficient in two or more of the following eligible complex equipment: paver, chip spreader, dozer, grader, paint truck or excavator.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid and current Class A driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Incumbents transporting hazardous materials may be required to possess special endorsements.

Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical examination.

NOTE: This job classification is required to participate in the County of Siskiyou Drug and Alcohol Testing program as mandated by the Department of Transportation. Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-duty drug test. This position will also be subject to random drug and alcohol tests once employed by the County.

Supplemental Information

Road Maintenance Worker I/II/III
Typical Physical Requirements
Frequently stand and walk; ability to sit for up to three hours; walk for long distances and on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift material weighing over 100 pounds with assistance; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; ability to wear safety and protective clothing such as hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, respirators, gloves, boots and chemical resistant clothing; use of maintenance equipment as well as hand tools, chain saws, grinders, drill press, and jackhammer.
Typical Working Conditions
Work is performed outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions; sometimes works alone and in remote locations; work is performed in an environment with constant noise; exposure to roadgasses, solvents, oil, fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment, exposure to electrical current; constant contact with staff and the public.