Road Maintenance Worker

Position: Road Maintenance Worker I
Under direct supervision, to perform heavy physical labor and a variety of semi-skilled, unskilled and manual tasks in the maintenance of roads and expressways, associated landscaped areas and related structures; and to operate a variety of light trucks and equipment.

NOTE:

Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take the performance examination tentatively scheduled for the week of March 16, 2026.

* Rakes and shovels asphalt in patching and overlaying roads;

* Cleans and maintains culverts, runoffs, banks, shoulders and roadsides;

* Sets up and removes traffic warning cones and barricades;

* Serves as flagger on road maintenance projects;

* Cuts, chops or removes weeds along roadways;

* Assists in cutting down trees;

* Prunes trees, shrubs and ground cover;

* Waters and irrigates landscaped areas;

* Assists in constructing and repairing guard rails, bridges, retaining walls, culverts and drains;

* Assists in erecting and repairing fences and road signs;

* May operate pickups and two axle trucks (such as a dump trucks, water trucks and herbicide trucks);

* May operate compressors and power tools;

* Sprays herbicides;

* Makes and maintains reports of time and materials;

* May be assigned to cooperative crews, within the Road Maintenance Division, during emergency conditions within the County;

* May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;

* Performs related work as required.

Sufficient, education, training, and experience, to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

Training and Experience

Note:

The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a high school diploma or equivalent,

AND

One (1) year experience working as a laborer or tradesperson in any field requiring a high level of physical labor and endurance.

Special Requirements :

* Possession of a valid California Driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

* Possession of a California Class B Commercial Driver's license with no restrictions is desirable.

Knowledge of:

* Methods, materials, safety practices and tools used in road construction and maintenance;

* Operation and preventative maintenance of trucks.

Ability to:

* Understand oral and written instructions;

* Perform a variety of manual tasks which requires an ability to, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, twist, push/pull, lift, drag and carry materials and objects;

* Demonstrate strength, agility and endurance;

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

* Use a variety of hand and/or power tools;

* Work in various traffic, weather and surface conditions.