What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road Maintenance Worker II position at County of Shasta?
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THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTTHIS POSTION IS LOCATED IN FALL RIVER MILLS, CA. ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 2025SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIREDFINAL FILING DATE: MARCH 25, 2025 AT 12:00 PMSALARY INFORMATION$3,798.00-$4,843.00 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $21.89-$27.94 APPROXIMATE HOURLY**Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous.A MEMBER OF TEAMSTERS IN A CLASSIFICATION THAT IS REQUIRED TO POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE (CLASS A) SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL TWO DOLLARS ($2.00) PER HOUR. (ADDED PER SALARY RESOLUTION NO. 1648, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 26, 2023.)ABOUT SHASTA COUNTYShasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTThe Public Works Department is responsible for construction and maintenance of County facilities, including buildings, roads, bridges, and airports; and for managing permanent road divisions to provide maintenance of private roads on behalf of the citizens in those districts. The department employs engineers and technicians who prepare construction plans as well as supervise construction of these facilities. The responsibilities of County Surveyor, Road Commissioner and Chief Engineer of the Water Agency are administered by the department. The department reviews land development maps and improvement plans as well as survey mapping for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act, and County Development Standards. Administration of the County's solid waste management functions including waste collection and ownership of an active landfill are the responsibility of the department. The County water agency is managed by the department. In addition, the Public Works Department oversees the operation and maintenance of several County Service Areas. These service areas include both water and sewer districts along with road, lighting, and flood maintenance districts. The department is responsible for Flood Plain Administration.The Roads Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining about 1,200 miles of County roadways and associated structures. The budget unit for Roads is funded solely from federal and state sources.ABOUT THE POSITIONThis position is located in the Fall River Mills, California Service Area.Under general supervision, to perform a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and manual tasks in the maintenance of County roads, and traffic control signs and pavement markings, and related areas and structures; to operate heavy trucks and other road maintenance equipment; and to perform related work as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the second level in the Road Maintenance class series and is distinguished from the next higher class of Road Maintenance Worker III by assignment to maintenance equipment in either road maintenance or traffic control which is of moderate complexity of operation.IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in road construction work including patching broken or eroded pavement, and repairing guard rails, highway markers and fences. A prior working knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions including traffic control is essential to this position. A flagging certification is highly desired. Must be competent in operating various heavy machinery and equipment, including trucks, snowplows, and specialized road maintenance vehicles common to the road construction and maintenance field. This position may be responsible for driving duties and will require possession of a Class A commercial license at the time of hire.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operates and performs minor field maintenance, repair and adjustment to maintenance equipment: heavy three axle trucks, rollers, patch trucks, water trucks, chippers, forklifts and loaders; operates other road maintenance equipment as a secondary assignment as needed; may operate snow removal equipment; performs related non-operator tasks as required; may be assigned to lead a crew of temporary workers, such as Welfare recipients, assigned to a variety of routine road maintenance projects; maintains individual operating records; may be required to operate heavier pieces of equipment normally associated with higher levels in the class series on a temporary, emergency or relief basis for training purposes.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on March 25, 2025. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERShasta County Personnel1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTTHIS POSTION IS LOCATED IN FALL RIVER MILLS, CA. ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 2025SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIREDFINAL FILING DATE: MARCH 25, 2025 AT 12:00 PMSALARY INFORMATION$3,798.00-$4,843.00 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $21.89-$27.94 APPROXIMATE HOURLY**Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous.A MEMBER OF TEAMSTERS IN A CLASSIFICATION THAT IS REQUIRED TO POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE (CLASS A) SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL TWO DOLLARS ($2.00) PER HOUR. (ADDED PER SALARY RESOLUTION NO. 1648, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 26, 2023.)ABOUT SHASTA COUNTYShasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTThe Public Works Department is responsible for construction and maintenance of County facilities, including buildings, roads, bridges, and airports; and for managing permanent road divisions to provide maintenance of private roads on behalf of the citizens in those districts. The department employs engineers and technicians who prepare construction plans as well as supervise construction of these facilities. The responsibilities of County Surveyor, Road Commissioner and Chief Engineer of the Water Agency are administered by the department. The department reviews land development maps and improvement plans as well as survey mapping for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act, and County Development Standards. Administration of the County's solid waste management functions including waste collection and ownership of an active landfill are the responsibility of the department. The County water agency is managed by the department. In addition, the Public Works Department oversees the operation and maintenance of several County Service Areas. These service areas include both water and sewer districts along with road, lighting, and flood maintenance districts. The department is responsible for Flood Plain Administration.The Roads Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining about 1,200 miles of County roadways and associated structures. The budget unit for Roads is funded solely from federal and state sources.ABOUT THE POSITIONThis position is located in the Fall River Mills, California Service Area.Under general supervision, to perform a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and manual tasks in the maintenance of County roads, and traffic control signs and pavement markings, and related areas and structures; to operate heavy trucks and other road maintenance equipment; and to perform related work as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the second level in the Road Maintenance class series and is distinguished from the next higher class of Road Maintenance Worker III by assignment to maintenance equipment in either road maintenance or traffic control which is of moderate complexity of operation.IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in road construction work including patching broken or eroded pavement, and repairing guard rails, highway markers and fences. A prior working knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions including traffic control is essential to this position. A flagging certification is highly desired. Must be competent in operating various heavy machinery and equipment, including trucks, snowplows, and specialized road maintenance vehicles common to the road construction and maintenance field. This position may be responsible for driving duties and will require possession of a Class A commercial license at the time of hire.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operates and performs minor field maintenance, repair and adjustment to maintenance equipment: heavy three axle trucks, rollers, patch trucks, water trucks, chippers, forklifts and loaders; operates other road maintenance equipment as a secondary assignment as needed; may operate snow removal equipment; performs related non-operator tasks as required; may be assigned to lead a crew of temporary workers, such as Welfare recipients, assigned to a variety of routine road maintenance projects; maintains individual operating records; may be required to operate heavier pieces of equipment normally associated with higher levels in the class series on a temporary, emergency or relief basis for training purposes.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on March 25, 2025. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERShasta County Personnel1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
Salary : $22 - $28
