Road Maintenance Worker II

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

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.

Ability To: 

• 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.

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.   Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
 
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.

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 such as backhoes, graders, front end loaders, and snowplows, as well as hand tools, chain saws, grinders, drill presses, and jackhammers.
  
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 gasses, solvents, oil,  fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment, exposure to electrical current; constant contact with staff and the public.

Salary : $42,453 - $54,226