Road Maintenance Worker I - Hoopa Crew

Road Maintenance Worker

County of Humboldt

$17.90 - $22.98 Hourly

Hoopa, CA

Full-time

Job Number : 25-00061

Department : Public Works

Division : 325 - Roads-Construction & Maintenance

Opening Date : 09 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Highlights

This assignment is for the Hoopa Crew. The crews are responsible for inspecting and maintaining the roadways in their area. They are also responsible for roadside maintenance, such as 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 : 30 AM to 5 : 00 PM, 1 / 2 hour lunch

Winter hours : M-F, 7 : 30 AM to 4 : 00 PM, 1 / 2 hour lunch

Under general supervision, performs both routine and skilled heavy, physical work in the maintenance, repair and construction of roads; operates a variety of vehicles, equipment and hand and power tools; performs related work as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Road Maintenance Worker I is the entry level class in this road maintenance series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties in road maintenance, repair and construction. This class is alternately staffed with Road Maintenance Worker II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level class.

Road Maintenance Worker II is the skilled working level class in this series. Incumbents are expected to perform a wide range of general road maintenance duties. This class is distinguished from Road Maintenance Worker III in that the latter operates specialized heavy equipment, such as graders, low beds, dozers, gradalls and crusher equipment.

Examples of Duties

Breaks and removes surfaces; digs, shovels, hauls and loads and unloads spoils, sands, asphalt mixes and other materials; operates jack hammers, pavement breakers, concrete saws, spaders, tampers and a wide variety of hand and power tools related to road maintenance work; shovels, rakes, rolls and irons asphalt and sprays oil; operates a variety of heavy trucks; sand seals surfaces; prepares for overlays; cleans up work sites upon completion of jobs.

Installs, repairs and maintains culverts, ditches and drainage structures; excavates and clears roads and ditches.

Performs traffic monitoring and control, including the distribution of barricades, warning signs, safety cones and / or the flagging of vehicles.

Performs brush clearance, tree removal and weed control work.

Operates a variety of light construction equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, rollers, loaders, patch pots; may operate heavier equipment on a training basis.

Performs snow removal and storm patrol work.

Observes safe work methods and safety practices related to the work; cones and flags work sites to secure from traffic; uses appropriate safety equipment; observes safe driving practices.

Inspects vehicles and performs minor maintenance; reports the need for major repairs and service; fuels and lubricates vehicles and related equipment; washes and cleans assigned vehicles.

Operates and maintains a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignments.

Maintains basic records of daily work performed.

May train and direct the work of others; may act in a lead capacity on specific jobs.

Responds to emergency situations in off hours as required.

Qualifications

The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics.

Knowledge of :

• Techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair and construction of roads.
• Operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment used in road construction and maintenance.
• Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to the field.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.

Skill in :

Other Requirements :

Desirable Education and Experience :

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is :

Road Maintenance Worker I : Six months of work experience as a laborer in construction or maintenance work.

Road Maintenance Worker II : In addition to the above, one year of experience in the construction and maintenance of roads at a level equivalent to the County's class of Road Maintenance Worker I.

Working Conditions & Additional Information

A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applicants must apply online through the County's automated application system at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / humboldtcountyca. Applications must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer. It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments. Incomplete applications will be rejected. 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 any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible. Applications will be screened and those considered qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and / or written examination. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and / or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC, Disabled Persons, Veterans, LGBTQIA+ community members, etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position. In recognition of these structural and systemic factors, the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways oftentimes, outside of formal institutions and strives to take a holistic approach in assessing an applicant's qualifications for a position. If you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access and