IPT Road Worker; Snowplow Driver

Position: IPT Road Worker (Snowplow Driver)
Location: Virginia City

Salary: $25.03 - $34.11 Hourly
Location : Storey County Public Works, NV
Job Type: Intermittent Part-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Division: Roads
Opening Date: 12/22/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs intermittent, part-time work maintaining, repairing, and constructing county roads and rights-of-way, water and sewer systems, parks and pool facilities, and buildings and grounds by performing a variety of manual tasks, and by operating light and heavy vehicles and equipment; and by performing other work as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is not a regular full-time or part-time position and is "at-will" dependent upon needed work. Length of employment and hours of work are at the full discretion of Storey County. This position does not qualify for health insurance or other benefits, except those legally mandated, with management retaining full rights to establish beginning and ending dates. This position does not exceed 1039 hours in a fiscal year.
Licensing, Education, & Other Requirements

• Any combination of training, education, and experience that provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain required knowledge and abilities is a combination of training, education, and experience which includes performing sustained physical labor, including road construction and similar activities; or similar work which includes operation of equipment of the type used in the position and by Storey County.
  
  On-the-job training to fulfill these requirements may be provided.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Nevada Driver License. Applicants with either Class or Class B Commercial Driver Licenses may receive preference.
• Persons offered employment in this position with a Commercial Driver License may be subject to random testing for controlled substances during employment as required by federal law.
• Storey County requires prospective employees to submit to and pass a background investigation as a condition for employment.
• Must possess sufficient knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and spelling to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in written form.

Additional Information

The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by an employee in this position. Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below.

• Maintains and paves roads; operates assigned equipment to maintain county dirt, gravel and paved roads and county rights-of-ways; inspects conditions to identify work needed and the appropriate tasks and equipment to complete tasks.
• Overlays streets; patches and seals cracks in asphalt; paints road markings; blades dirt and gravel roads; removes debris; repairs and maintains drainage ways, culverts, and other drainage systems; installs, repairs, and maintains traffic control devices; removes snow and other obstacles.
• Assists in constructing forms, pouring and finishing concrete, and in constructing and repairing sidewalks, ramps, curbs, gutters and drainage systems.
• Clears weeds, brush, trash and other debris from paved areas.
• Installs and repairs guard rails, signs, fences, and security barriers.
• May perform basic welding and braising.
• Assists skilled crew members and learns to perform basic tasks in such craft areas as carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, electronic and mechanical repair, and construction.
• Loads and unloads vehicles and trailers; fuels vehicles and heavy equipment; picks up and delivers materials and equipment; cleans and maintains tools and equipment; maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Observes safe work methods and properly uses safety and other equipment; secures work sites from traffic hazards as necessary; and attends and participates in safety meetings.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner, including in heavy traffic areas, and concurrently with various activities in the immediate environment.
• Maintains basic records of work performed.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of service to customers by offering suggestions and by directing or participating as an active member on a team.
• Under limited circumstances may be directed to act as a team leader, instruct others, and provide limited direction to others.
• Responds to emergency situations in off hours as required.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to the position; drives and otherwise operates vehicles, and on occasions, operates light and heavy equipment.

This position is not eligible for benefits.