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Posted : Friday, December 29, 2023 02:24 AM
Description
The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applicants of any race, religion or ancestry.
For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County website.
Vacancy exists in the Dorris district.
CDL required.
Under general supervision, to skillfully operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment such as trucks, heavy-power-driven road maintenance and construction equipment and snow removal equipment; to perform a variety of assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, bridges, landfill, and drainage systems; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the heavy equipment operator level in the Road Maintenance Worker class series.
Incumbents are assigned to operate a wide variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
The operation of this equipment is characterized by a high degree of skill in manipulation of hand and foot controls and accuracy in moving materials to exact specifications.
An incumbent in the Road Maintenance Worker I class may operate similar equipment in a training or emergency basis, but they are not expected to display the same level of skill and accuracy required of a Road Maintenance Worker II.
Incumbents in this class are subject to twenty-four hour call-out for road related emergencies and snow removal.
REPORTS TO Road Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant Road Maintenance Supervisor CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED None Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operates a variety of trucks in the hauling of road fill and base materials for construction, maintenance, and repair projects; operates snow removal equipment; places sand on slick and/or icy roads; operates crawlers, tractors, loaders, power booms, chippers, graders, and other power-driven equipment; uses backhoe attachments on appropriate equipment; performs oil and chip seal work on roads; performs sign maintenance and repair; performs semi-skilled concrete work in the construction and maintenance of culverts, and related structures; mixes and places concrete; cuts and prepares roads for patches; spreads pre-mix and oil; rakes asphalt; performs a variety of maintenance work in the construction, maintenance, operation and repair of roads, bridges, landfill sites, and related facilities; performs maintenance functions such as cutting brush, clearing culverts, cleaning ditches; operates hand tools such as jackhammers and chain saws; assists with the maintenance and repair of construction equipment and performs routine servicing of equipment such as changing oil and filters; may serve as flagperson for road repair and maintenance crews; may transport road maintenance equipment throughout the county using proper tie down techniques; may perform minor building and grounds works; uses a shovel to open, widen, and backfill excavations; removes objects and dead animals from the roads; checks roads for hazards; maintains records of materials and equipment used; communicates with the public during flagging duties; operates a two-way radio.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in the maintenance and construction of roads and public works facilities.
Operation and routine maintenance of construction equipment including loaders, graders, trucks, rollers, and related equipment.
Provisions of the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of medium and heavy equipment on streets and roads.
Work safety practices.
DESIRED SKILLS: Perform a variety of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county road, culverts, and public works facilities.
Skillfully operate heavy road construction and maintenance equipment including loaders, graders, trucks, rollers and related equipment.
Skillfully operate snow removal equipment.
Perform heavy physical labor.
Follow oral and written directions.
Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment.
Maintain time and equipment records.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Typical Qualifications Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying.
A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: -One year of road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Road Maintenance Worker I with the County of Siskiyou.
Work experience must include training and background in heavy equipment operations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: -Possession of a valid and current Class A driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
-Incumbents transporting hazardous materials may be required to possess special endorsements.
-Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical examination.
NOTE: This job classification is required to participate in the County of Siskiyou Drug and Alcohol Testing program as mandated by the Department of Transportation.
Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-duty drug test.
This position will also be subject to random drug and alcohol tests once employed by the County.
Supplemental Information TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequently stand and walk; ability to sit for up to three hours; walk for long distances and on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift material weighing over 100 pounds with assistance; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; ability to wear safety and protective clothing such as hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, respirators, gloves, boots and chemical resistant clothing; use of maintenance equipment such as backhoes, graders, front end loaders, and snowplows, as well as hand tools, chain saws, grinders, drill presses, and jackhammers.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions; sometimes works alone and in remote locations; work is performed in an environment with constant noise; exposure to gasses, solvents, oil, fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment, exposure to electrical current; constant contact with staff and the public.
For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County website.
Vacancy exists in the Dorris district.
CDL required.
Under general supervision, to skillfully operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment such as trucks, heavy-power-driven road maintenance and construction equipment and snow removal equipment; to perform a variety of assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, bridges, landfill, and drainage systems; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the heavy equipment operator level in the Road Maintenance Worker class series.
Incumbents are assigned to operate a wide variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
The operation of this equipment is characterized by a high degree of skill in manipulation of hand and foot controls and accuracy in moving materials to exact specifications.
An incumbent in the Road Maintenance Worker I class may operate similar equipment in a training or emergency basis, but they are not expected to display the same level of skill and accuracy required of a Road Maintenance Worker II.
Incumbents in this class are subject to twenty-four hour call-out for road related emergencies and snow removal.
REPORTS TO Road Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant Road Maintenance Supervisor CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED None Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operates a variety of trucks in the hauling of road fill and base materials for construction, maintenance, and repair projects; operates snow removal equipment; places sand on slick and/or icy roads; operates crawlers, tractors, loaders, power booms, chippers, graders, and other power-driven equipment; uses backhoe attachments on appropriate equipment; performs oil and chip seal work on roads; performs sign maintenance and repair; performs semi-skilled concrete work in the construction and maintenance of culverts, and related structures; mixes and places concrete; cuts and prepares roads for patches; spreads pre-mix and oil; rakes asphalt; performs a variety of maintenance work in the construction, maintenance, operation and repair of roads, bridges, landfill sites, and related facilities; performs maintenance functions such as cutting brush, clearing culverts, cleaning ditches; operates hand tools such as jackhammers and chain saws; assists with the maintenance and repair of construction equipment and performs routine servicing of equipment such as changing oil and filters; may serve as flagperson for road repair and maintenance crews; may transport road maintenance equipment throughout the county using proper tie down techniques; may perform minor building and grounds works; uses a shovel to open, widen, and backfill excavations; removes objects and dead animals from the roads; checks roads for hazards; maintains records of materials and equipment used; communicates with the public during flagging duties; operates a two-way radio.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in the maintenance and construction of roads and public works facilities.
Operation and routine maintenance of construction equipment including loaders, graders, trucks, rollers, and related equipment.
Provisions of the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of medium and heavy equipment on streets and roads.
Work safety practices.
DESIRED SKILLS: Perform a variety of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county road, culverts, and public works facilities.
Skillfully operate heavy road construction and maintenance equipment including loaders, graders, trucks, rollers and related equipment.
Skillfully operate snow removal equipment.
Perform heavy physical labor.
Follow oral and written directions.
Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment.
Maintain time and equipment records.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Typical Qualifications Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying.
A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: -One year of road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Road Maintenance Worker I with the County of Siskiyou.
Work experience must include training and background in heavy equipment operations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: -Possession of a valid and current Class A driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
-Incumbents transporting hazardous materials may be required to possess special endorsements.
-Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical examination.
NOTE: This job classification is required to participate in the County of Siskiyou Drug and Alcohol Testing program as mandated by the Department of Transportation.
Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-duty drug test.
This position will also be subject to random drug and alcohol tests once employed by the County.
Supplemental Information TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequently stand and walk; ability to sit for up to three hours; walk for long distances and on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift material weighing over 100 pounds with assistance; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; ability to wear safety and protective clothing such as hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, respirators, gloves, boots and chemical resistant clothing; use of maintenance equipment such as backhoes, graders, front end loaders, and snowplows, as well as hand tools, chain saws, grinders, drill presses, and jackhammers.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions; sometimes works alone and in remote locations; work is performed in an environment with constant noise; exposure to gasses, solvents, oil, fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment, exposure to electrical current; constant contact with staff and the public.
• Phone : NA
• Location : Tulelake, CA
• Post ID: 9097240111
