Road Maintenance Worker I - Dorris

For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County website.

This Position is in District 6 - Dorris

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, bridges, landfill, and drainage systems; to operate light equipment;  and to do related work as required. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the first experienced working level in the Road Maintenance Worker class series.  Incumbents are assigned to variety of maintenance, repair, construction, and light equipment operation assignments. They may operate  heavy construction and mainte­nance equipment, similar to that operated by a Road Maintenance Worker II, in a training capacity, or, on an emergency basis.  Incumbents are not expected to display the same level of skill and accuracy  in heavy equipment operation 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. This classification may be flexibly staffed, if allocated to the hiring department as flexibly staffed.

Reports to

Road Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant Road Maintenance Supervisor, or Road Superintendent.

Classifications Supervised

None

Essential Functions: 

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county roads, bridges, landfills sites, and related facilities; 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 maintenance  functions such as  cutting  brush, clearing culverts, and cleaning ditches; operates hand tools such as jackhammers and chain saws; assists with the maintenance and repair of construction equipment; performs routine servicing of equipment such as changing oil and filters; may serve as flag person 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 work 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; learns to operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as crawlers, tractors, loaders, power booms, chippers, graders, and other power-driven equipment; uses backhoe attachments on appropriate equipment; operates trucks in the hauling of road fill and base materials for construction, maintenance, and repair projects; may  operate snow removal equipment; places sand on slick and/or icy roads;

Knowledge of:

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

Desired Skills:

• Perform a variety of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled work in the mainte­nance, construction, and repair of county roads, culverts, and public works facilities.
• Skillfully operate and maintain light equipment including  trucks and related equipment.
• Learn to skillfully operate large snow removal equipment and heavy construc­tion 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.

Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying.  A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

-One year of road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Road Maintenance Worker Aide with Siskiyou County.  Work experience must include training and background in truck or light equipment operations.

Special Requirements:

-Must have a valid driver’s license

-Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical examination.

-Applicants must obtain and maintain a valid Class A driver's license within the first six months of employment with applicable endorsements and certifications.

NOTE: This job classification is required to participate in the County of Siskiyou Drug and Alcohol Testing program as mandated by the Department of Transportation.  Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-duty drug test.  This position will also be subject to random drug and alcohol tests once employed by the County.

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 as well as hand tools, chain saws, grinders, drill press, and jackhammer.
 
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 road gasses, solvents, oil,  fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment, exposure to electrical current; constant contact with staff and the public.

Salary : $40,394 - $51,605