Public Works Maintenance Worker II (Extra Help)

**An Amador County Employment Application is required**

Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II (Extra Help)
Amador County Public Works Department
Rate of Pay: $23.93-$26.38/hour PLUS benefits
Deadline to apply: February 4, 2025 11:59PM

**Extra help positions are non-benefited positions limited to 999 hours per fiscal year**

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to perform semi-skilled and unskilled work in a variety of assignments in the construction maintenance and repair of county roads or other facilities as assigned, including but not limited to bridges and drainage systems; to operate a variety of light and moderately heavy power-driven road maintenance or construction equipment; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced level classification in the Public Works Maintenance Worker Class series. Incumbents are assigned to a variety of maintenance, repair, construction, and light equipment operation tasks. The class is distinguished from Public Works Maintenance Worker I by its increased independence in skill level required and work performed.

REPORTS TO

Public Works Maintenance Supervisor

CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED

None

Examples of Duties

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance, construction, and repair of Public Works facilities, including but not limited to roads, bridges, and drainage systems.
• Operates basic road maintenance equipment such as trucks, snowplows, and loaders.
• Performs unskilled duties such as cutting weeds, clearing debris, cleaning ditches, and painting guard rails.
• Paves, patches, and repairs roads and streets.
• Mixes oil and base materials for road patching and resurfacing; loads, rakes, and shovels asphalt.
• Hand sweeps surfaces.
• Operates hand tools such as jackhammers and chain saws.
• Straightens and replaces snow stakes and road signs.
• May operate heavy equipment in a training capacity or on an emergency basis.
• May drive vehicles to transport materials, tools, and equipment; with training may handle and use certain chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair tasks on equipment.
• Acts as a flag person for road repair and maintenance crews.
• Performs shovel work, opening, widening, and backfilling excavations.
• Assists with the installation and repair of traffic control and warning signs.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility to traverse uneven terrain; Frequently stand and walk; sit for extended periods; ability to stoop, bend, climb, kneel or crouch to pick up or move objects; walk for long distances and on sloped ground and uneven surfaces; lift and move objects weighing over 100 pounds with assistance; normal manual dexterity to grasp tools and other equipment and eye-hand coordination; smell to detect potential gas or sewage leaks; corrected hearing and color vision to normal range; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone; use of maintenance equipment such as backhoes, front end loaders, and snowplows; operation of motorized vehicles for extended periods of time.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed outdoors in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions including high heat and cold and wet, stormy and icy/snow conditions; work is performed in environment with constant noise; exposure to wastewater, grease and oils and other hazardous materials; exposure to moving equipment; exposure to electrical current; constant contact with staff and the public.

Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Procedures, tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and construction of roads, bridges, and public works facilities.
• Operation and routine maintenance of light equipment.
• Provisions of the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of medium and light equipment on streets and roads.
• Work safety methods and programs.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of roads, bridges, culverts, and public works facilities.
• Operate light equipment.
• Maintain basic records.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Training and Experience

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

One (1) year of road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Public Works Maintenance Worker I with Amador County.

Graduation from high school or equivalent is desirable.

: Possession of an appropriate valid and current California Driver's License required to meet the performance requirements of the position.

To apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/amadorgov
**Applications will only be accepted through the above website**

Amador County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.

Employer Amador County (CA)Address810 Court Street

Jackson, California, 95642Phone209-223-6456
Websitehttp://www.amadorgov.org

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $23.93 - $26.38 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $24 - $26