Road Maintenance Worker Lead, South County (Ruth) Promotional Only

• Leads, trains, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of a crew performing maintenance, repair, and construction work on the County's infrastructure including roads, storm drainage systems, and related structures; ensures work quality. 
• Oversees daily maintenance and repair work in consultation with management and supervisory staff; communicates status of repairs to appropriate personnel, working cooperatively to implement scheduled repairs in accordance with established and special operational priorities; instructs staff in work procedures.
• Trains employees in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions; observes safe work methods for staff and self, to ensure appropriate use of related safety equipment; directs traffic safety at work sites.
• Inspects assigned County roads, facilities, systems, and appurtenances for maintenance needs and recommends appropriate actions; assists in developing work plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Leads crew members in the construction, paving, patching, and smoothing of roads and in the digging, installation, removal and maintenance of culverts, soft spots, and subsurface drains.
• Participates in manual tasks such as spreading gravel and sand as necessary to support maintenance and construction projects.
• Performs the skilled operation of specialized construction and maintenance, light to heavy vehicles and equipment; transports and tows heavy and light equipment from one location to another; loads and transports rock, water, fill, debris and other materials to and from various construction sites.
• Inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to assure that repairs, maintenance, and project activities are performed in accordance with County standards and specifications.
• Responds to requests and complaints from the public and answers questions or refers to supervisor, as necessary.
• Monitors time sheets and equipment cards for errors.
• Performs minor adjustments on service equipment; maintains tools and equipment in working order.
• Maintains accurate records and logs of daily activities, using appropriate computer software applications.
• Responds to and performs emergency repairs and other emergency services as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Principles of lead supervision and training.
• Techniques, materials and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges, drainage structures, gutters, and public works projects.
• Methods and techniques of inspecting maintenance and construction work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Methods and techniques of maintaining roadway drainage systems.
• Methods and techniques of compacting earth and fill to mitigate the impact of erosion.
• Methods and techniques of laying road base and applying chip seal and asphalt overlays.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Safety equipment and practices related to the work.
• Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.
• Basic record keeping and report writing methods.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.

• Plan, schedule, assign, and oversee activities of road maintenance personnel.
• Train others in proper and safe work procedures.
• Identify and implement effective course of action to complete assigned work.
• Inspect and evaluate the condition of roadways and drainage systems.
• Prepare accurate and complete records and reports.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, maps, and specifications.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and equipment required for the work.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Give, as well as understand and follow, oral and written instructions.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and four (4) years of experience in road construction and maintenance, or two (2) years as a Road Maintenance Worker III in Trinity County.

• Possession of a California Class "A" driver's license with air brakes and tank vehicle endorsement and a satisfactory driving record.  Ability to pass appropriate physical and substance abuse testing.  

• Incumbents possessing and maintaining a Class “A” California Driver’s License with Air Brake, Tank Vehicle and Hazmat endorsements will receive a stipend determined through a collective bargaining process.
• Incumbents are expected to provide their own tools and locking toolboxes based on the receipt of a tool allowance and insured by County provided insurance as determined through a collective bargaining process.  

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from higher level management and supervisory staff. Exercises technical and functional direction over lower-level maintenance operations staff. 

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is an advanced journey-level classification in the Road Maintenance Worker series responsible for assigning, reviewing, and coordinating the daily work of Road Maintenance Workers in the construction and maintenance of County infrastructure, responsible for serving in the lead capacity by providing work direction and training to assigned staff. Incumbents regularly work on tasks that are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in this classification rely on experience and judgment to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the assigned section on a day-to-day basis. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines and methods to deliver work products. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. This class is distinguished from the Road Maintenance Worker I/II/III by the exercise of general responsibilities for assisting the Road Maintenance Foreman with overall responsibility for crew oversight. This class is distinguished from the Road Maintenance Foreman in that the latter is the full supervisory-level class in the series responsible for organizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing he work of assigned staff involved in maintenance operations.  

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
In addition to our everyday duties, we have an added responsibility to help in a declared disaster. Under California law, all public employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon in the event of a disaster. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Government Code 3100-3102; Labor Code 3211.92(b).