Road Maintenance Worker II - Temporary - Summer Season - Grass Valley California

Company: County of Nevada, CA
Location: Grass Valley, California
Posted On: 04/20/2024

Salary: $24.03 - $29.34 Hourly

Location : Grass Valley, CA

Job Type: Temporary

Job Number: 2024-0052

Department: Public Works-Roads Maintenance

Opening Date: 03/11/2024

Definition and Class Characteristics

Join our Road Maintenance Team for the 2024 Summer Season!

We are looking for individuals with a California Class B operator's license with a tanker endorsement to assist with road maintenance utilizing a variety of medium and heavy road maintenance equipment! This critical role will assist with minor road repairs, brush clearing, traffic control and other duties as assigned.

PROOF OF VALID CLASS B OPERATOR'S LICENSE ISSUED BY A STATE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

PLEASE ATTACH PROOF OF YOUR VALID LICENSE TO YOUR APPLICATION.

Ideal candidates will have:
Knowledge of:

• Safe work practices
• Geography and road names of a Nevada County road maintenance district
• Methods, procedures, tools and materials used in the repair and maintenance of roads
• Provisions of the California Vehicle Code and safety practices and procedures relating to the operation of medium and heavy road maintenance equipment on streets and roads Skills in:
  • Learning to maintain and make minor repairs on roads
  • Performing physical labor requiring strength, manual dexterity, and agility
  • Understanding and carry out oral and written instructions
  • Reading and comprehending equipment operation manuals, performance standards and job instructions
  • Writing and completing vehicle accident, industrial injury, and safety inspection reports
  • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted during work Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy. Benefits include paid sick leave.
    
    We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
    
    To review the entire job description, please
    
    NOTE:
    
    This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
    
    Sick Leave:
    
    Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.
    
    Medical Benefits:
    
    Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.
    
    NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    
    Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department
    
    950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
    
    Comments, please email:human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
    
    01
    
    Which of the following best describes your level of education?
    • Did not graduate High School or GED
    • High School or GED
    • Some College
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
      
      02
      
      This position requires possession of a valid Class B Drivers License.You MUST attach a copy of your driver's license to this application or your application will not meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.Have you attached a copy of your drivers license to this application?
      • Yes, I have attached it.
      • No, I do not have a Class B license and understand that I will not be considered for this position unless I have one and attached it.
        
        03
        
        Please indicate if you have a tanker endorsement..
        • Yes, I have one
        • No, I do not have one
          
          04
          
          Which of the following best describes your years of experience in public works or construction and maintenance which involved the operation of medium and heavy road maintenance equipment such as graders, loaders, backhoes, and 3-axle trucks?
          • No experience
          • Less than one year
          • 1 year to less than 2 years
          • 2 years to less than 3 years
          • 3 years to less than 4 years
          • 4 years to less than 5 years
          • 5 or more years
            
            05
            
            Please elaborate on your experience in public works or construction and maintenance involving the operation of medium and heavy road maintenance equipment such as graders, loaders, backhoes and 3-axle trucks.
            
            06
            
            With this position being more advanced than the level I, it will require experience and proficiency in the operation of heavy equipment such as dump trucks, graders, backhoes and other equipment to repair and maintain county roads. From the selection below, please indicate which best fits your experience and education.
            • I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
            • I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
            • I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
            • I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
            • I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.
              
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