Modoc County

CLASS CODE: 4024-010

CLASS TITLE: Road Maintenance Worker I

FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt

RANGE/STEP A-J: 198 (Step-A: $2,933 - Step-J: $4,551)

JOB SUMMARY:

Learns and performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, bridges, rights of way, and related County infrastructure in a centralized or rural location; operates and maintains light and heavy equipment in the performance of the work; performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Road Maintenance Worker I is the entry-level class in this road maintenance series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of various types of County infrastructure. As experience is gained, responsibilities also include the routine maintenance of equipment associated with the work performed. This class is alternately staffed with Road Maintenance Worker II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications for the higher-level class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, 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. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Constructs, maintains, and repairs roadways and other paved areas such as parking lots and runways by cleaning surfaces, laying and raking asphalt, and striping and marking pavement;
• Chip seals roadways and assists with major repair projects.
• Cleans weeds, brush, trash, and other debris from roads, ditches, culverts, and other areas bordering County roadways, bridges, and similar facilities.
• Prunes trees and shrubs to ensure that roadway visibility and associated signs are unobstructed.
• Installs and repairs guard rails, traffic signs, reflectors, fences, and security barriers.
• Performs basic welding and braising as required for installation and repair.
• Operated snow removal and sanding equipment to clear County roads.
• Operates a variety of light and heavy mobile equipment, including trucks of various sizes, motor graders, backhoes, loaders, sweepers, rollers, and rock-crushing equipment.
• May drive heavy trucks to transport equipment to worksites.
• Services lubricate and perform preventative maintenance and repairs to rolling stock, equipment, and tools in an operable and safe condition.
• Loads and unloads trucks; picks up and delivers materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Operates rock crushing equipment and provides for the delivery of rock to various worksites.
• Ensures that roads, bridges, and related County facilities are in a hazard-free condition.
• Reports the need for maintenance.
• Observe safe work methods and use of safety equipment.
• Secure worksites from traffic hazards as necessary, and attend safety meetings.
• Perform traffic control for an assigned work crew.
• Maintains basic records of work performed.

Important:

• May instruct and direct the work of others on a project or day-to-day basis.
• Makes safety and road signs as required.
• Responds to emergencies during off-hours as required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to satisfactorily perform the job’s essential duties and responsibilities.

NOTE: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under Class Characteristics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’S)

Knowledge of:

• Use and minor maintenance of commonly used hand and power road maintenance tools and equipment.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations for the work.
• Shop mathematics.
• Basic record-keeping practices.

Ability to:

• Safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.