Maintenance Worker - Roads

Under supervision, performs a variety of semiskilled road maintenance and minor construction work on County roads; and performs related work as required.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Community Services Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

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One year of full-time experience performing basic road maintenance or construction work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
• A valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a tank endorsement must be obtained within six months of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

• Have experience with tools and equipment used in a construction environment, preferably in road maintenance.
• Be comfortable working in outdoor elements year-round.
• Have experience using safe work practices in a construction environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to public service and value exceptional customer service.
• Utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills.

The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non-Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Maintenance Worker - Roads position.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck.

Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.