Road Maintenance Worker II/III

*Current County employees may be eligible for a higher step placement per the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Level II:
Incumbents in this class operate a variety of heavy power-driven road maintenance and construction equipment. Under general supervision, to perform a variety of physical labor duties in the maintenance, repair and construction of roads, bridges, and landfills; and related work as required.

This is the journey level in the Road Maintenance Worker series. Road Maintenance Worker II is distinguished from the Road Maintenance Worker I by the requirement that incumbents may possess or obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, expected to display the required level of skill and accuracy.

Level III:

This is a skilled-level class in the Road Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents in this class must demonstrate a high degree of skill and independent judgment in operating heavy-duty equipment on a regular basis. 

This is the advanced level class in the Road Maintenance series. This class is distinguished from the Senior Road Maintenance Worker by the on-going lead responsibility for a work crew.Level II:
Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Assists in the digging, installation, removal and maintenance of culverts, roads, and drain tiles.
• Assists in construction of fences, guardrails, and/or various other structures. Assists the road crew in the performance of basic road construction including building, paving, patching, and smoothing.  
• Loads and transports water, rock, fill, debris, and/or various other materials to and from construction.
• Loads and secures materials and equipment on trucks for transportation.
• Maintains safety standards and procedures in compliance with State and local regulations during the operation of road maintenance and construction equipment and in performing manual tasks.
• Operates light equipment during road maintenance and construction such as front-end loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, patching rigs, rollers, mowers, compactors, and forklifts.
• Operates heavy equipment in a training or limited capacity.
• Operates light trucks in the performance of routine duties.
• Operates hand and power tools in the performance of road, ditch, access area, and/or culvert clearance work.
• Participates in the construction, paving, patching and smoothing of road surfaces. Performs manual tasks such as construction of fences and guardrails, spreading gravel and sand, and/or various other support functions for the regular road crew.
• Performs excavations on roads, ditches and road access areas.
• Performs traffic monitoring and flagging for road construction crews.
• Performs yard and maintenance duties including sweeping, mopping shelving, mowing, and/or garbage disposal.
• Performs general patrolling duties, inspecting and cleaning roads, access areas, and/or other problems spots.
• Stays abreast of current information on the operation and servicing of light road construction equipment.
• Transports personnel, fuel, tools, and/or other materials to and from various locations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Level III:
Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Assists in construction of fences, guardrails, and/or various other structures.
• Assists the road crew in the performance of basic road construction including building, paving, patching, and smoothing.
• Implements route and grade specifications established by engineering personnel.
• Installs, maintains and replaces traffic control and informative signs.
• Loads and secures materials and equipment on trucks for transportation.
• Maintains safety standards and procedures in compliance with State and local regulations during the operation of road maintenance and construction equipment and in performing manual tasks.
• Makes operating adjustments and minor repairs to equipment such as changing buckets and teeth and tightening loose bolts and hydraulic couplings.
• Manufactures and rebuilds traffic signs in the shop using various processes and sign painting techniques.
• Monitors road conditions routinely and clears roads, ditches and access areas as required.
• Monitors and reviews informational updates on the operation and servicing of heavy and light road construction equipment. Inspects equipment, performs preventative maintenance and reports needed repairs.
• Operates hand and power tools in the performance of road, ditch, access area, and/or culvert clearance work.
• Operates various pieces of heavy equipment during road construction and maintenance including bulldozers, boom-truck, grades, tilt-trailers, truck-mounted excavators, and/or various related equipment.
• Operates equipment for painting, striping, and detail work on new and existing roads.
• Operates sign making equipment, including tracking inventory used and properly installing road signs, barricades.
• Occasionally operates and maintains truck mounted paint traffic striping unit and walk-behind striping unit used to paint center lines, edge lines and lane stripes.
• Operates and maintains stencil truck used for control marking.
• Operates and maintains a powered high lift boom truck to respond to traffic light malfunctions and the trimming and topping of trees along County rights-of-way and other county operated areas.
• Operates light trucks in the performance of routine duties.
• Performs traffic monitoring and flagging for road construction crews.
• Performs yard and maintenance duties including sweeping, mopping shelving, mowing, and/or garbage disposal.
• Performs general patrolling duties, inspecting and cleaning roads, access areas, and/or other problems spots.
• Prepares and submits inventories of material and supplies used and/or transported.
• Stays abreast of current information on the operation and servicing of light road construction equipment.
• Transports and tows various pieces of heavy and/or light equipment from one location to another. 
• Transports personnel, fuel, tools, and/or other materials to and from various locations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Any combination of education, training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: 
Level II:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED. 
• Six (6) months progressively responsible related experience such as: a general laborer in construction or landscaping work involving moving solid material such as sand or gravel; utilizing equipment or hand tools in the clearing and maintenance of land or road construction.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Class A Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within the six (6) month probationary period. The license must meet the following requirements:
• Tank vehicles endorsement
• Interstate commerce status unless under 21 years old
• Must not have any restrictions that would preclude driving a manual transmission, driving any Class A vehicle with a fifth wheel connection or demonstrate failure to pass the Air Brakes Knowledge Test.

Other Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent from another state at time of hire.

Level III:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED. 
• One (1) year progressively responsible related experience as a laborer in construction or landscaping work and in the operation of heavy road equipment involving moving solid material such as sand or gravel; utilizing equipment or hand tools in the clearing and maintenance of land or road construction. 

OR

• Other related work requiring a Class A Commercial Driver’s license. 

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Class A Commercial Driver’s License. The license must meet the following requirements:
• Tank vehicles endorsement
• Interstate commerce status unless under 21 years old
• Must not have any restrictions that would preclude driving a manual transmission, driving any Class A vehicle with a fifth wheel connection or demonstrate failure to pass the Air Brakes Knowledge Test.

OR

• Ability to obtain a valid California Class A Driver’s License within the six (6) month probationary period with two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of heavy equipment. The special requirements listed apply.

Other Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent from another state at time of hire.

Note: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics.
Level II:
Knowledge of:

• The provision of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of heavy truck and safe driving practices.
• The procedures, methods, and tools of road construction maintenance.
• Simple power and hand tools.

Ability to:

• Operate heavy and light road equipment.
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under unfavorable conditions.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Learn the methods, practices, and procedures of basic road maintenance and construction; and the operation of heavy trucks.
• Skillfully and safely operate a variety of heavy maintenance equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Maintain cooperative relationship with others.
• Work in elevated places.

Materials & Equipment Used:

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the material and equipment that will be used in the performance of the job duties.  Various Hand/Power Tools; Utility Trailer; Leaf Blower; Chain Saw; Weed Eater; Pole Saw; Oil Pot; Crack Sealer; Bucket Truck; Light Equipment; Water Pumps; Concrete Mixer; Fork Lift; Power Winch; Arc Welder; Acetylene Torch; Compressor; Chipper; Vacuum Trailer;  Cone Truck; Stencil Truck; Small Plow/Sander; Power Broom; Dump Truck; Compactor; Front-End Loader; Roller.

Level III:

Knowledge of:

• Simple power and hand tools.
• The provision of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of heavy truck and safe driving practices.
• The procedures, methods, and tools of road construction maintenance.

Ability to:

• Learn the methods, practices, and procedures of basic road maintenance and construction; and the operation of heavy trucks.
• Maintain cooperative relationship with others.
• Operate heavy and light road equipment.
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under unfavorable conditions.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Skillfully and safely operate a variety of heavy maintenance equipment.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Work in elevated places.
• Work in elevated places.

Materials & Equipment Used:

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the material and equipment that will be used in the performance of the job duties.  Various Hand/Power Tools; Utility Trailer; Leaf Blower; Chain Saw; Weed Eater; Pole Saw; Oil Pot; Crack Sealer; Bucket Truck; Light Equipment; Water Pumps; Concrete Mixer; Fork Lift; Power Winch; Arc Welder; Acetylene Torch; Compressor; Chipper; Vacuum Trailer;  Cone Truck; Stencil Truck; Small Plow/Sander; Power Broom; Dump Truck; Compactor; Front-End Loader; Roller; Bucket Truck; Water Truck; Skid Steer and Attachment: Backhoe; Gradall; Paving Machine; Mower; Commercial Plow/Sander; Road Striper; Street Sweeper; Asphalt Zipper; Laser Level.

Level II & III:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee may be frequently exposed to hazardous traffic conditions and extreme weather. Work is performed outdoors in hot or cold weather under dusty, noisy conditions. Temperature extremes will vary depending on the seasonal exposure. There is occasional exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, gasses and chemicals (such as solvents), and to allergy causing agents (such as poison oak, grasses and insect bites). Equipment that is used on the job presents an exposure to moving and/or vibrating machinery with occasional mechanical and electrical hazard and possible abrasion and contusion. The incumbent’s working conditions are typically loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is routinely required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.

• Hearing: Adequate to hear under both quiet and noisy conditions with the ability to distinguish from which direction a sound is coming.
• Vision: Adequate near vision for activities as: reading instructions and gauges, identifying small parts, assembling small, technical machine parts and to meet DMV criteria for required licensing. Visual color discrimination is necessary for such activities as determining correct electrical wire connection.
• Coordination & Dexterity: Finger dexterity to work accurately with small hand tools and machine parts; arm-hand steadiness adequate to operate hand tools and machinery. Coordination and balance to work on uneven surfaces. Must be able to bend, stretch and reach. Must have sufficient range of motion and to bend and reach while operating or working on machinery. 
• Physical Strength:  Must have muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry heavy objects and the trunk strength for repeated bending, twisting, squatting or pulling for purposes of removing and transporting objects weighing up to 100 Pounds; disconnecting and removing parts and lifting, holding and operating machinery weighting 50 pounds or more.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• During winter a callout list will be maintained and employees must be able to report to work within one hour of callout.
• Incumbents may be required to work weekends, special events, on-call, or outside of normal work schedule.