Description

Typical Tasks

• Operates small dozers (D4 and under), loaders under two yards capacity, tractor mowers, mechanical spreaders, large rollers, three axle dump trucks, water trucks over 2500 gallons capacity, mechanized street sweepers and truck-type front loaders;
• Hauls a variety of road construction and maintenance material;
• Sprays herbicides;
• Waters roadsides;
• Operates equipment in a variety of road maintenance and construction tasks;
• Acts as lead worker on a small crew performing such specialized tasks as constructing, erecting and repairing guard rails, bridges, retaining walls, drain pipes and boxes, fences and road signs;
• Installs and repairs irrigation systems;
• Cuts and trims trees;
• Plants and transplants trees;
• Acts as lead worker on a patch crew not involving heavy or sophisticated equipment operation;
• Operates compressors, chain saws, berm machines and similar non-mechanized equipment;
• Operates light equipment, spray rigs and "Hyster" type booms;
• Makes and maintains time and material reports;
• Receives daily work details;
• Assigns crew members to specific tasks;
• May maintain warehouse inventory through the Department's database and checks out tools, materials and equipment;
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on assigned equipment;
• Trains personnel in safety practices, road maintenance methods or equipment operation;
• During emergencies may perform manual tasks in clearing creeks, channels and landslides;
• 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