Salary : $41,766.40 – $53,601.60 Annually
Location : Ferndale, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 23-00194
Department: Public Works
Division: 325 – Roads-Construction & Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/22/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
DEFINITION
Road Maintenance Worker III
This assignment is for the Ferndale Crew. The crews are responsible for inspecting and maintaining the roadways in their area. They are also responsible for roadside maintenance, such a brush cutting and tree trimming, and since they do not use chemicals, pesticides, or herbicides, ditches have to be maintained by hand or machine. They assess, repair or replace drainage systems such as ditches and culverts, as these are an integral component of road maintenance.
Work Schedule:
- Summer hours: M-Th, 6:30am to 5:00pm, 1/2 hour lunch
- Winter hours: M-F, 7:30am to 4:00pm, 1/2 hour lunch
What You’ll Do:
Under general supervision, operates and maintains a variety of complex motorized construction equipment used in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads; may act as crew leader as assigned; performs related work as assigned.
Where You’ll Do It:
Ferndale, CA Area
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a skilled-level class in the operation of heavy construction equipment and crusher operations. It is distinguished from Senior Road Maintenance Worker which has on-going lead responsibility for a work crew.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Drives construction equipment to and from job sites; loads and unloads equipment from trucks; operates a variety of construction equipment including gradalls, graders, transporters, dozers, rock crushers, front-end loaders, motor rollers, pavers and related equipment.
- Sets up, operates, maintains and disassembles crusher equipment; monitors crusher operations; performs specialized crusher repair and maintenance work.
- Inspects equipment, performs preventive maintenance and reports needed repairs.
- Excavates, backfills, grades and rolls construction and repair sites.
- Loads materials and supplies.
- Operates equipment used in road maintenance and construction, earth moving and grading; cuts to grade.
- Checks job sites for potential hazards; reads blueprints, plans and cut sheets; determines precautions necessary for safe operations.
- Performs manual tasks such as constructing fences and guardrails, spreading gravel and sand and/or various other support functions for the road crews; performs manual labor duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads and their appurtenances.
- May direct placement of necessary safety and traffic control devices; observes safety precautions related to the work.
- Makes operating adjustments and minor repairs to equipment such as changing buckets and teeth and tightening loose bolts and hydraulic couplings.
- Secures equipment upon completion of work.
- Prepares a variety of basic records and reports.
- Operates a variety of hand and power tools related to the work.
- May direct the work of a crew on a relief basis.
- Responds to emergency calls in off-hours as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Operation, work methods and limitations of heavy construction equipment used in road repair maintenance and construction.
- Safe work practices and safety regulations pertaining to the operation and transportation of the equipment.
- Preventive maintenance and minor repair methods related to the equipment.
- Measurement of elevations and grades.
- Use and maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools related to the work.
- Earth-compacting techniques.
Skill in:
- Operating, adjusting and maintaining heavy construction equipment.
- Operating and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in the work.
- Cutting to grades and reading survey markers.
- Recognizing potentially hazardous conditions on the job site or with the equipment.
- Keeping basic written records and reports.
- Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
- Exercising independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver’s permit and obtain a Class A license within 30 days. Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions. Must be willing to work overtime or off-hours shifts in emergency situations. Must be willing to work with exposure to potentially hazardous substances and to traffic.
Desirable Education and Experience:
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is two years of journey-level experience in road maintenance work at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Road Maintenance Worker II.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All the Benefits:
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How long does it take to fill out the application?
You should allow 30 – 45 minutes to fill out your application.
- Can I change my application after submitting it?
You may only submit one application per day. You may submit an edited application after waiting at least one day from your initial submission.
- How long until I hear back from you?
You can expect to hear back from Humboldt County Human Resources about 3-4 weeks after the closing date listed on the job posting.
- Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview?
Yes, you will be informed if you are not selected for an interview.
How to Apply
A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications may only be submitted online through the County’s automated application system at no later than the final filing date listed on the job flyer. All applications are screened by subject matter experts. The most qualified candidates may then be invited for further testing.
It is important that your application, not just your resume, show all the relevant experience and education you possess.
Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process. Your performance in this examination will be compared with the performance of others who take the test. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible. Scores will be provided in writing only.
Yay! You’ve made it down to the fine print…. that means you are interested in this job, and THAT makes us happy! The lawyers tell us we need to include this stuff…. but we’ll help you get through it.
This is about the retirement benefits we offer. You’ve probably heard that we have a great retirement plan. Basically, you fall into a Tier based on the date you first start working for the County or any other governmental employer that uses CalPERS for retirement. If this is your first job in government, then you’ll be in Tier III. 2.0 means that for every year you work for the County, you will receive 2% of your final annual pay rate for every year that you work for us if you work the required minimum number of years (that’s called vesting) and retire after the age following the @. So, if you work 20 years and retire at 64 years of age, you will receive 20 x 2% or 40% of your final annual pay rate every year in retirement.
CalPERS Retirement Program
The County participates in the CalPERS retirement system, with both the County and the employee making contributions toward the employee’s retirement.
- Tier I: Prior to 7/5/2012: 2.7 @ 55
- Tier II: Post 7/6/2012: 2.0 @ 55
- Tier III: Post 1/1/2013: 2.0 @ 62
This next section says that the County runs its hiring on a set of rules to ensure that it is fair. Hiring and promotion are based on performance and having the best qualifications for the job. “Examination” doesn’t always mean taking a test…..sometimes it just means how we compare your application to others who have applied and an “oral examination” can just mean an interview for lower level positions.
Selection Procedure
The County’s Human Resources system operates by a set of rules and procedures which ensure that employees are hired and promoted on the basis of merit and fitness for the job. Jobs are filled through competitive examinations. A complete online application is required for this position. All application materials will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts. Those candidates considered to be the most qualified, based on the application materials submitted, will be invited to a written and/or oral examination, or an evaluation of education and experience.
Policy of Nondiscrimination
The County of Humboldt does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disability in the admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Human Resources is wheelchair-accessible by entering the Courthouse from the ramp located on the east side of the building next to the marked handicapped parking. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Contact Human Resources at (707) 476-2349 well in advance of the examination for assistance.
The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. Reasonable accommodation may be made in the testing procedure as well as the work site. If you need accommodation for an exam due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources office as soon as possible.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.
OTHER EXAMINATIONS: Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.
LICENSES: Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver’s license.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six months, but may be up to one year. All designated safety employees serve a one year probationary period.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: It is the County’s intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.
The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. Reasonable accommodation may be made in the testing procedure as well as the work site. If you need accommodation for an exam due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources office as soon as possible.
All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.
01
Please select the response that most accurately describes your experience in the construction and maintenance of roads.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- 3 or more years
02
Do you possess a Class B driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you possess a Class A driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
04
If you do not possess a Class A driver’s license, are you able to obtain one within 30 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
- N/A
05
If you answered Yes to the previous question, please provide specific information on how you intend to obtain the Class A license within 30 days of your hire date.
06
If offered the position, depending on years of experience in this field, you could be placed at an advanced step within the listed salary range. Please respond “yes” to acknowledge understanding of this statement.
- Yes
- No
Required Question