Road construction Jobs in Carlsbad ca

The current vacancies are in all Yards.

Under limited supervision, operates light and heavy equipment; 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.

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, 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.

Bilingual English / Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilinges en ingls y espaol. Para recibir una solicitud en espaol, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Recruitments posted as Continuous are subject to close at any time (sometimes without warning) after an initial two-week posting period. Upon closing, the applications received will be screened (generally within 48 hours) and notices will be sent to the applicants regarding the status of their application. Once a continuous recruitment closes it will often be posted again immediately. You will not be notified by HR regarding the status of your application until the recruitment you applied under closes.

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 :

BRIDGE MAINTENANCE ASSIGNMENT

In addition to general duties, may include but is not limited to the following :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience :

Road Maintenance :

High School diploma or GED, and one (1) year experience as a Road Maintenance Worker II with Mendocino County, or two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience such as : construction or landscaping work involving moving solid material such as sand, gravel, or earth; utilizing equipment or hand tools in the clearing of land or road construction; or other related work requiring a Class B license; and, a combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Bridge Maintenance :

High School diploma or GED, and one (1) year experience as a Road Maintenance Worker II with Mendocino County, or two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience performing duties such as bridge construction and maintenance; building concrete forms; general building construction; metal fabrication or welding; or other related work requiring a Class B license; or, a combination of related education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications :

Valid CA Class B Commercial Driver's License (Manual Transmission), with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements.

Special Requirements :

Incumbents assigned to direct an inmate work crew must pass a background check.

Knowledge of :

Bridge Maintenance : (In addition to above)

Skill in :

Mental and Physical Abilities :

Important Application Information :

Examination Process : All complete applications will be reviewed with those judged most qualified progressing further in the selection process which will consist of a three-part performance exam (weight 100%). The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing : If you require special testing arrangements to accommodate a disability or religious conviction you must contact Human Resources at 707.234.6600 prior to the test date to make your requirements known. You must provide enough advance notice to allow Human Resources to properly review and evaluate your request.

Special Requirements : Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and / or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer