What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road Maintenance Aide- Mount Shasta, Gazelle, Yreka, Fort Jones, Etna position at County of Siskiyou?
JOB
The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity EmployerWe welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County website.EXTRA HELP SEASONAL ONLY - MT. SHASTA, GAZELLE, YREKA, FT. JONES, AND ETNAUnder supervision, to perform a variety of physical labor duties; and to do related work as required.Distinguishing CharacteristicsThis is an entry level classification in the Road Maintenance Worker class series. This level is distinguished from Road Maintenance Worker I by the performance of a narrow range of unskilled and semi-skilled road maintenance assignments under close supervision. Road Maintenance Aide incumbents at this level perform flagging, equipment fueling, snowplow and/or wing operation, and general labor duties. During winter a callout list will be maintained and employees must be able to report to work within one hour of callout. This employment is on an if and as needed basis and is classified as Extra Help.Reports toRoad Maintenance District Supervisor, Road Maintenance Station SupervisorClassifications SupervisedNone
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assists with and performs a variety of unskilled duties in maintenance, constructions, and repair of County roads, bridges, and drainage systems; performs duties such as setting up traffic control signs; serves as flag person for road repair and maintenance crews; may cut weeds, clear debris, clean ditches; operation of snowplows, snowplow wings, snow blowers, dump trucks with front plows, graders with or without plows, backhoes, loaders, various sanding equipment, and anti-icing equipment; to patch potholes and repair roads and bridges; equipment fueling and maintenance; to install tire chains on plows, graders, and pickup trucks; to do general cleanup in construction zones, the maintenance shop, and yard areas; to operate general hand tools such as chain saws; to drive a vehicle to transport materials, tools and equipment; may use a shovel to open, widen, and backfill excavations; to communicate with the public; and to operate a two-way radio.Knowledge of: Safe driving practices and the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motor vehicles. Work safety practicesDesired Skills: Perform a variety of unskilled and semiskilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of County roads, bridges, culverts, and public works facilities.Perform heavy physical labor.Follow oral and written directions.Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment.Maintain basic records.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Typical Physical RequirementsFrequently stand and walk; 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 lbs. with assistance; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of hand tools, including chain saw.Typical Working ConditionsWork is performed outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions; work is performed in an environment with constant noise; exposure to gasses, fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment, exposure to electrical current; constant contact with staff and the public.
The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity EmployerWe welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County website.EXTRA HELP SEASONAL ONLY - MT. SHASTA, GAZELLE, YREKA, FT. JONES, AND ETNAUnder supervision, to perform a variety of physical labor duties; and to do related work as required.Distinguishing CharacteristicsThis is an entry level classification in the Road Maintenance Worker class series. This level is distinguished from Road Maintenance Worker I by the performance of a narrow range of unskilled and semi-skilled road maintenance assignments under close supervision. Road Maintenance Aide incumbents at this level perform flagging, equipment fueling, snowplow and/or wing operation, and general labor duties. During winter a callout list will be maintained and employees must be able to report to work within one hour of callout. This employment is on an if and as needed basis and is classified as Extra Help.Reports toRoad Maintenance District Supervisor, Road Maintenance Station SupervisorClassifications SupervisedNone
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assists with and performs a variety of unskilled duties in maintenance, constructions, and repair of County roads, bridges, and drainage systems; performs duties such as setting up traffic control signs; serves as flag person for road repair and maintenance crews; may cut weeds, clear debris, clean ditches; operation of snowplows, snowplow wings, snow blowers, dump trucks with front plows, graders with or without plows, backhoes, loaders, various sanding equipment, and anti-icing equipment; to patch potholes and repair roads and bridges; equipment fueling and maintenance; to install tire chains on plows, graders, and pickup trucks; to do general cleanup in construction zones, the maintenance shop, and yard areas; to operate general hand tools such as chain saws; to drive a vehicle to transport materials, tools and equipment; may use a shovel to open, widen, and backfill excavations; to communicate with the public; and to operate a two-way radio.Knowledge of: Safe driving practices and the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motor vehicles. Work safety practicesDesired Skills: Perform a variety of unskilled and semiskilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of County roads, bridges, culverts, and public works facilities.Perform heavy physical labor.Follow oral and written directions.Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment.Maintain basic records.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Typical Physical RequirementsFrequently stand and walk; 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 lbs. with assistance; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of hand tools, including chain saw.Typical Working ConditionsWork is performed outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions; work is performed in an environment with constant noise; exposure to gasses, fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment, exposure to electrical current; constant contact with staff and the public.
