Road Maintenance Worker III; Mow Crew

Position: Road Maintenance Worker III (Mow Crew)
Road maintenance worker iii (mow crew)

Salary

$47,320.00 - $60,715.20 annually

Location

Eureka, ca

Job type

Full-time

Job number

25-00251

Department

Public works

Division

Roads - measure o

Opening date

05/25/2026

Closing date

6/22/2026 11:59 pm pacific

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Definition

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Job highlights:

This assignment is for the mow crew. This crew is responsible for clearing of vegetation along county roadways for improved visibility and fire safety.

This position is responsible for a variety of duties, including;

* drives construction equipment to and from job sites; loads and unloads equipment from trucks; operates a variety of construction equipment including gradalls, graders, transporters, dozers, rock crushers, front-end loaders, motor rollers, pavers and related equipment.

* sets up, operates, maintains and disassembles crusher equipment; monitors crusher operations; performs specialized crusher repair and maintenance work.

* inspects equipment, performs preventive maintenance and reports needed repairs.

* excavates, backfills, grades and rolls construction and repair sites.

* loads materials and supplies.

* operates a variety of hand and power tools related to the work.

Work schedule:

* summer hours: m-th, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, 1/2 hour lunch

* winter hours: m-f, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, 1/2 hour lunch

Please note:

This recruitment is specifically for the mow crew; however, the referred list may be used to fill vacancies in any of the crews, which include:

* hoopa

* mckinleyville

* freshwater

* ferndale

* rohnerville

* garberville

Definition

Under general supervision, operates and maintains a variety of complex motorized construction equipment used in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads; may act as crew leader as assigned; performs related work as assigned.

Distinguishing characteristics

This is a skilled-level class in the operation of heavy construction equipment and crusher operations. It is distinguished from senior road maintenance worker which has on-going lead responsibility for a work crew.

Examples of duties

* drives construction equipment to and from job sites; loads and unloads equipment from trucks; operates a variety of construction equipment including gradalls, graders, transporters, dozers, rock crushers, front-end loaders, motor rollers, pavers and related equipment.

* sets up, operates, maintains and disassembles crusher equipment; monitors crusher operations; performs specialized crusher repair and maintenance work.

* inspects equipment, performs preventive maintenance and reports needed repairs.

* excavates, backfills, grades and rolls construction and repair sites.

* loads materials and supplies.

* operates equipment used in road maintenance and construction, earth moving and grading; cuts to grade.

* checks job sites for potential hazards; reads blueprints, plans and cut sheets; determines precautions necessary for safe operations.

* performs manual tasks such as constructing fences and guardrails, spreading gravel and sand and/or various other support functions for the road crews; performs manual labor duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads and their appurtenances.

* may direct placement of necessary safety and traffic control devices; observes safety precautions related to the work.

* makes operating adjustments and minor repairs to equipment such as changing buckets and teeth and tightening loose bolts and hydraulic couplings.

* secures equipment upon completion of work.

* prepares a variety of basic records and reports.

* operates a variety of hand and power tools related to the work.

* may direct the work of a crew on a relief basis.

* responds to emergency calls in off-hours as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

* operation, work methods and limitations of heavy construction equipment used in road repair maintenance and construction.

* safe work practices and safety regulations pertaining to the operation and transportation of the equipment.

* preventive maintenance and minor repair methods related to the equipment.

* measurement of elevations and grades.

* use and maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools related to the work.

* earth-compacting…