Highway Maintenance Worker

Highway Maintenance Worker

This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-off is at 5 : 00 pm on 10 / 22 / 2025, 11 / 5 / 2025 (final) . Under supervision, the Highway Maintenance Worker performs a variety of routine repair and maintenance work related to highway projects on roadways, roadside appurtenances, storm drainage systems, and landscapes; or airfield repair and maintenance projects on runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, parking lots, storm drainage systems, fences, gates, and adjacent airport properties.

Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in vegetation and debris removal and in repair and maintenance of pavement, roadside and / or airfield appurtenances, and landscape areas up to and including equipment used for mechanical base repair, spot paving, grinding, trench paving, etc. Proper methods of temporary traffic control to ensure traffic flow and to protect work crews. Safety precautions and safety orders pertaining to the work performed. Various computer software applications used in the transportation maintenance field. Various office equipment such as computers, copiers, faxes, etc.

Ability to operate road, airfield, and landscape maintenance tools and equipment, including ensuring the equipment is operating properly. Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Perform a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks relating to the repair and maintenance of roadways and airfields. Operate hand and power tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Learn to use various computers and software applications relative to the work assigned. Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance. Understand and apply Federal and State laws and regulations. Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications : Either : 1. Successful completion of 30 semester (45 quarter) units from an accredited college, career school, or Federal / State approved apprenticeship program in a construction trade or a closely related field. Or : One year of full-time, paid experience that can be directly related to the knowledge and abilities listed above for the class, or performing general labor work in support of highway, airfield, agricultural and / or landscaping repair or maintenance, or other construction trade projects. Note : If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note : If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate / license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination.