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Road Maintenance Worker (Entry-Journey Level) Job at Yolo County, CA

Yolo County, CA Woodland, CA

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2024-06-22
  • Location
    Woodland, CA
  • Job Title
    Road Maintenance Worker (Entry-Journey Level)
  • Gender
    Both
Description

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill three (3) regular, full-time position in the class of Assistant Road Maintenance Worker or Road Maintenance Worker at the Planning and Public Works Division of the Community Services Department.

The candidate selected will be placed at the Assistant Road Maintenance Worker or Road Maintenance Worker level depending on their background experience, and at the discretion of the appointing authority. The salary range for each classification level is as follows:

Assistant Road Maintenance Worker: $41,739 - $50,734 Annually

Road Maintenance Worker: $46,691 - $56,753 Annually


The Position
The ideal candidate for this position will be a self starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills that can follow written and verbal instructions, and will be a positive, contributing member of the team.

Assistant Road Maintenance Worker: Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair modification, construction and operation of County roads; operates light trucks and applicable road equipment.

This is the entry-level class in the Road Maintenance series responsible for performing routine and structured activities related to the maintenance of County roads. Incumbents report to a Road Supervisor or higher level personnel. This class is distinguished from the higher level class of Road Maintenance Worker in that the latter is the journey level class in the series performing the full scope of technical road maintenance duties.

Road Maintenance Worker: Under general supervision, to operate a variety of heavy duty equipment in the maintenance and construction of roads; and to perform other related duties as required.


How To Apply
This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis until the positions have been filled.
Duplicate filing/applications for this recruitment will NOT be allowed.

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and responses to supplemental questions at their earliest opportunity. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.

Essential Functions

To view the full job description, please see the links provided below.

  • Assistant Road Maintenance Worker
  • Road Maintenance Worker

Employment Standards

Assistant Road Maintenance Worker
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.
Experience: No formal work experience is required. Experience in road maintenance or closely related work is desirable.
License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher at the time of appointment, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Road Maintenance Worker
Education: High School Graduation or possession of a G.E.D certificate.
Experience: One year of experience as an Assistant Road Maintenance Worker in Yolo County, or two years of experience in an equivalent position involved with the operation and maintenance of road construction equipment.
License: Possession of a Class A driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Knowledge of: safe and effective operation of trucks and other light automotive equipment; road construction and road maintenance practices.
Ability to: operate assigned equipment with skill and safety; perform heavy manual labor; understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Physical Ability: Considerable lifting and carrying objects weighing between 15 to 50 pounds; straight pull, push, reach above shoulders, use of fingers; walk, stand, sit, climb, bend, stoop, and squat; walk on irregular surfaces; considerable use of both legs and arms; must hear well and have good vision.

Application & Selection Process

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
  • Screen for Minimum Qualifications
  • Screening for Best Qualified
  • Department Selection Interviews
  • Reference Checks
  • Conditional Job Offer, pending:
    • Pre-Employment Exams
      • Drug & Alcohol Screen
      • Department of Justice LiveScan
    • Proof of Vaccination or Exemption
  • Confirmed Job Offer
  • Estimated Start Date: August-September 2022

Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.

Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.


Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!

The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.

Come join us! This is where YOU belong.


RETIREMENT

Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!

"Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:

Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50

"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:

Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57

BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • CalPERS Retirement
  • Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
  • Holidays & Floating Holidays
  • Disability Plans
  • Social Security & Medicare

Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.

Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website




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