Job Description
The Position The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions throughout the County, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium . The current vacancies are in the Ukiah, Willits and Point Arena yards. Under limited supervision, operates light and heavy equipment (including manual transmission vehicles); performs advanced, skilled, and semi-skilled maintenance and construction work within a framework of procedures to assure the overall success of operations and maintenance of all County-maintained roads, bridges, and County landfills. Incumbents may be assigned to Road Maintenance or to Bridge Maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned. Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600. Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Operate various pieces of light to heavy equipment and various other related equipment and vehicles to perform the essential functions of the job. Perform generalized maintenance and safety checks on equipment by refueling, greasing, and checking oil, water, and/or other equipment and vehicle components. Complete logs and/or records or inventories by recording data such as: individual equipment utilized and/or transported, maintenance needed, accidents, and other related issues. Perform maintenance at County landfills. Maintain safety and security of worksites, crewmembers, and the public. Respond to emergency afterhours as required. May transport, direct, and monitor an inmate work crew and ensure compliance with inmate work crew rules and practices. May act in a lead capacity for brief periods of time in the absence of a lead worker. Perform other related duties as assigned. ROAD MAINTENANCE ASSIGNMENT In addition to general duties, may include but is not limited to the following: Perform excavations and general maintenance and repair on roads, ditches, and road access areas. Load and transport water, rock, fill, debris, and various other materials and equipment to and from construction sites. Dig, install, remove, and maintain culverts, soft spots, and sub-surface drains. Pave, patch, smooth, paint, stripe, and perform detailed work on new and existing roads; construct fences and guardrails. Perform snow removal, ice control, and storm patrol work. Perform sign maintenance. Perform seeding and reseeding functions. Perform traffic monitoring and control as determined by lead worker or supervisor. BRIDGE MAINTENANCE ASSIGNMENT In addition to general duties, may include but is not limited to the following: Perform carpentry work in the construction and repair of bridges, box culverts, guardrails, retaining walls, and related structures. Operate various hand and power tools associated with the construction and maintenance of bridges and related structures. Maintain and repair steel bridges by erecting and securing steel girders, stringers, guardrails, and other components. Construct wooden forms, form panels, and bracing for various concrete structures. Perform rough and detailed concrete work, including estimating, placing, and finishing. Perform general maintenance and safety checks on equipment, including refueling, greasing, and checking the oil, water, lights, and other vehicle components. Maintain files and records pertaining to equipment use, maintenance, accidents, and other areas. Prepare and submit inventories of materials and supplies used and transported. Assist in the construction of various wooden structures such as storage sheds, utility buildings, workshops, and other related structures. Assist in preparation of monthly inventory and material usage reports. Perform form stripping, finish work, painting, and clean-up duties on bridges and other related structures. Clean and paint various wooden bridge elements. Clear debris and log jams from streams and channels. Excavate footings and foundations. Reinforce steel culverts with concrete. Sand blast and paint various steel bridge elements. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Education and Experience: Road Maintenance: High School diploma or GED, and one (1) ye