Road Maintenance Worker I

Job Description:

Road Maintenance Worker I

Description

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity:

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MISSION STATEMENT: Provide the community with quality services, maintain and improve our public infrastructures and facilities, and support the preservation of Marin’s unsurpassed beauty.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Road Maintenance Division within the Department of Public Works, has six ( 6 ) openings.

If you enjoy working outdoors and want your work to have a positive impact on the County roads, then you will want to apply for Road Maintenance Worker I. There are currently six (6) (75 hours bi-weekly) Road Maintenance Worker I positions available.

The Road Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance and construction of over 400 miles of road. The Division operates two corporation yards, one in Nicasio and the other at the Civic Center in San Rafael. A sign shop is located in the Nicasio yard. The Division maintains 1,016 road segments totaling 846 lane miles, some of which traverse State Parks, National Parks, and National Monuments.

Working in teams, Road Maintenance Workers perform a variety of road maintenance work, including pothole or plant mix patching, seal coating, ditch and culvert cleaning, tree trimming, sign maintenance and installation, truck driving, and other manual labor tasks.

Road Maintenance Worker I is an entry level position and as incumbents gain more experience, they may advance to the Road Maintenance Worker II level. Operation of trucks and related light equipment is required. In addition, Road Maintenance Workers are required to work in a wide variety of weather conditions and must be willing to work on-call and in emergency situations as needed. Workers must also be willing to wear a County provided a uniform.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The highly qualified candidate has personal and professional integrity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an enthusiastic approach, and is committed to positive customer service. They are highly organized, willing to learn new methods and techniques, and enjoy working in a team environment.

The highly qualified candidate has a wide range of experience and knowledge related to construction tools and maintenance procedures including but not limited to: excavation and compaction equipment, saws (chain and pole), pruners, underground construction, and asphalt and seal placement. They have directly related experience working around heavy construction and maintenance operations involving live traffic control (flagging).

The ideal candidate will possess a valid Class A driver’s license and an ATSSA and/or MUTCD approved Flagger Certification.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Seal coating, pothole and plant mix patching, tree trimming, cat tracking, striping, and other road maintenance techniques.
• Tools and equipment used in road maintenance such as rakes, rollers, shovels, picks, jack hammers, electric drills, and general carpentry tools, air compressor and pneumatic air tools, tampers, breaking guns and concrete saws.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in performing road maintenance work.
• Repair and maintenance materials such as soils, sand, gravel, cement, asphalt mixes and other materials.

Ability to:

• Perform street maintenance and repair as part of work crew.
• Use hand tools and equipment to break and remove pavements and to dig, shovel and haul operating related tools and equipment.
• Drive dump trucks and/or operate front end loaders.
• Perform sustained heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons encountered during the performance of job duties.
• Work within a team of several Road Maintenance Workers to accomplish the assigned job in the most efficient manner.
• Share knowledge and abilities with team members and train and guide other workers as required.
• Perform the assigned work safely in accordance with occupational hazards and safety standards.
• On-Call Availability: Must be available to be on-call 24/7 to respond to emergency road maintenance needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Road Maintenance Worker I

Any combination of education and training which would provide the knowledge and abilities to perform as a Road Maintenance Worker I. A typical way of obtaining the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is any related formal or informal training which would provide the ability to perform the listed duties and must be available to be on call 24/7 to respond to road maintenance needs.
Certificates and Licenses
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving history as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles is required at the entry level. Probationary employees must obtain a California Class A driver's license prior to the end of a one-year probationary period.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Dario Aguilar, Human Resources Analyst, dario.aguilar@marincounty.gov

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 11/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$63,238.50 - $75,289.50 Annually