Road Maintenance Worker II​/III

Road Maintenance Worker

The County of Del Norte Community Development Department is seeking a qualified candidate to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Road Maintenance Worker. This position is classified as full-time.

Level II: Incumbents in this class operate a variety of heavy power-driven road maintenance and construction equipment. Under general supervision, to perform a variety of physical labor duties in the maintenance, repair and construction of roads, bridges, and landfills; and related work as required. This is the journey level in the Road Maintenance Worker series. Road Maintenance Worker II is distinguished from the Road Maintenance Worker I by the requirement that incumbents may possess or obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License, expected to display the required level of skill and accuracy.

Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Assists in the digging, installation, removal and maintenance of culverts, roads, and drain tiles.
• Assists in construction of fences, guardrails, and/or various other structures. Assists the road crew in the performance of basic road construction including building, paving, patching, and smoothing.
• Loads and transports water, rock, fill, debris, and/or various other materials to and from construction.
• Loads and secures materials and equipment on trucks for transportation.
• Maintains safety standards and procedures in compliance with State and local regulations during the operation of road maintenance and construction equipment and in performing manual tasks.
• Operates light equipment during road maintenance and construction such as front-end loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, patching rigs, rollers, mowers, compactors, and forklifts.
• Operates heavy equipment in a training or limited capacity.
• Operates light trucks in the performance of routine duties.
• Operates hand and power tools in the performance of road, ditch, access area, and/or culvert clearance work.
• Participates in the construction, paving, patching and smoothing of road surfaces. Performs manual tasks such as construction of fences and guardrails, spreading gravel and sand, and/or various other support functions for the regular road crew.
• Performs excavations on roads, ditches and road access areas.
• Performs traffic monitoring and flagging for road construction crews.
• Performs yard and maintenance duties including sweeping, mopping shelving, mowing, and/or garbage disposal.
• Performs general patrolling duties, inspecting and cleaning roads, access areas, and/or other problem spots.
• Stays abreast of current information on the operation and servicing of light road construction equipment.
• Transports personnel, fuel, tools, and/or other materials to and from various locations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Level III: This is a skilled-level class in the Road Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents in this class must demonstrate a high degree of skill and independent judgment in operating heavy-duty equipment on a regular basis. This class is distinguished from the Senior Road Maintenance Worker by the on-going lead responsibility for a work crew.

Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Assists in construction of fences, guardrails, and/or various other structures.
• Assists the road crew in the performance of basic road construction including building, paving, patching, and smoothing.
• Implements route and grade specifications established by engineering personnel.
• Installs, maintains and replaces traffic control and informative signs.
• Loads and secures materials and equipment on trucks for transportation.
• Makes operating adjustments and minor repairs to equipment such as changing buckets and teeth and tightening loose bolts and hydraulic couplings.
• Manufactures and rebuilds traffic signs in the shop using various processes and sign painting techniques.
• Monitors road conditions routinely and clears roads, ditches and access areas as required.
• Monitors and reviews informational updates on the operation and servicing of heavy and light road construction equipment. Inspects equipment, performs preventative maintenance and reports needed repairs.
• Operates hand and power tools in the performance of road, ditch, access area, and/or culvert clearance work.
• Operates various pieces of heavy equipment during road construction and maintenance including…