What are the responsibilities and job description for the ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II position at County of Napa, CA?
The Napa Valley
Internationally known for its fine wines exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
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The Position
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the position of Road Maintenance Worker, which may be filled at the I or II level, depending on the qualifications, at the Roads Division of the Napa County's Public Works Department. The eligibility list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
About the Position & Department:
- Road Maintenance Worker I: $32.98 (Step 1) - $39.03 (Step 5)
- Road Maintenance Worker II: $35.12 (Step 1) - $41.71 (Step 5)
- Benefits: Learn more about the summary of benefits HERE.
- Hours of work: Incumbents may be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal business hours.
The Roads Division at Napa County is committed to maintaining and preserving the Napa County road system so that it is safe, reliable, and accessible for all users. The Roads Division is responsible for maintaining approximately 450 miles of public roads, 79 bridges and 50 major drainage structures within the unincorporated area of the County. The division is active in other road-related safety efforts such as vegetation management and maintenance of structures, drainage facilities, guardrails, traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings.
- The Road Maintenance Worker I (RMW I) performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work related to the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, rights of way and other County infrastructure including the operation of trucks and heavy-power-driven road maintenance and construction equipment.
- The Road Maintenance Worker II (RMW II) is the journey level class in the Road Maintenance Worker job series. Incumbents work under general supervision, are required to skillfully operate light and moderately heavy equipment may operate heavy equipment in a training capacity and possess a Commercial California Class B Driver’s License with tanker endorsement.
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
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Experience:
- RMW I: One year of experience performing road maintenance or construction work.
- RMW II: One year of experience as a Road Maintenance Worker I in Napa County or two years of experience operating light and moderately heavy road construction equipment such as trucks, loaders, backhoes and rollers.
- Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
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License or Certificate*:
- RMW I: Possession of a valid Class C license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles.
- RMW II: Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction.
- Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
Incumbents may be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal business hours.
The Recruitment & Selection Process:
Online Application Deadline
By 5:00 pm PST on Monday, August 10, 2026
Application Screening
Tentatively the week of August 10, 2026
Supplemental Question Scoring
Tentatively the week of August 10, 2026.
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Exam (Panel Interview).
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Exam (Panel Interview).
Panel Interview (Oral Exam)
Tentatively the week of August 31, 2026
Establish Eligibility List
Tentatively the week of August 31, 2026
Only the most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
Only the most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
View the job description, including the example of job duties for the Road Maintenance Worker I/II, below.
Road Maintenance Worker I Job Description- Road Maintenance Worker II Job Description
Disaster Service Workers
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary-Public-Service-Employee-PSE
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary-Public-Service-Employee-PSE
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
Salary : $33 - $42