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County of Alpine Adopted 05/07/02 ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKER I / II / III DEFINITION Under general supervision and depending on class level, to operate various light and heavy equipment in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, bridges and other public works within Alpine County; to perform ancillary skilled and unskilled tasks; and to perform related duties as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is a series classification specification descriptive of the levels of work assigned to positions in the Road Maintenance Division below the lead level classification. Road Maintenance Worker I is a trainee or unskilled labor class. Incumbents engage in work activities designed to achieve work objectives while also developing the skills and knowledge necessary for promotion to Road Maintenance Worker II. Emphasis is on the performance of routine, unskilled tasks. Road Maintenance Worker II is a classification appropriate for positions involving entry / journey level operation and maintenance work. Incumbents typically advance to Road Maintenance Worker III upon achieving the requisite level of skill and knowledge, including operation of the full range of equipment used in maintenance activities. Road Maintenance Worker III is the full journey level classification. Incumbents are expected to skillfully operate all major pieces of equipment used in road construction and maintenance work. The III positions are characterized by tasks requiring an in-depth knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, tools and services common to the Public Works Department. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Operates a variety of gas- or diesel-powered trucks and equipment in the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads and bridges; equipment operated may include a roller, motor grader, snow plow, snow blower, loader, bulldozer, back hoe, bush hog, wood chipper, etc. Uses various hand and power tools in performing skilled and unskilled tasks as assigned. Checks vehicles and equipment daily for safety and proper operation; performs minor maintenance and adjustments as needed; checks oil and fuel and adds as necessary. Participates in heavy construction, maintenance and repair work as required, which may include preparing asphalt mix, preparing road surfaces for application, grading and paving roads, patching pot holes and sealing cracks in roads, installing culverts, installing and repairing underground pipes, repairing bridges, removing trees and other ---PAGE BREAK--- Road Maintenance Worker I / II / III Page 2 vegetation from alongside roadways and rights-of-way as needed, clearing ditches and drainage structures, etc. Hauls materials, debris, equipment, etc., to and from job sites as required. Checks roadways for hazardous conditions; reports conditions to supervisor. Clears sides of roadways of debris, trees and other vegetation which impair visibility; assists with weed abatement activities. Paints bridge railings, wheel guards, guard rails, culvert markers, guide posts, and road striping. Maintains road signs. Assists with concrete work as required. Participates in snow removal activities; places sand on slick or icy roads. Places and removes safety cones, barricades and signs at appropriate times to ensure crew safety; flags traffic as necessary. Performs emergency public works maintenance work as required. Performs all work in compliance with County / department policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety. Cleans and maintains assigned vehicles, equipment and tools; assists in maintaining clean and orderly shop area. Level III: (In addition to the above duties) May train new employees in equipment operation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Level I: Tools and equipment commonly used in construction and maintenance work. ---PAGE BREAK--- Road Maintenance Worker I / II / III Page 3 Basic traffic laws and rules. Basic safety precautions and procedures. Levels II and III: Pertinent County / department policies and procedures. Operation, capacities and limitations of road construction and maintenance equipment. Maintenance needs of assigned equipment and vehicles. Ability to: Level I: Learn, understand apply County / department policies and procedures, and federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads and bridges. Perform unskilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of public works facilities. Perform strenuous tasks, often for extended periods and in adverse climatic conditions. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Learn to operate a variety of road maintenance equipment. Assist in servicing road vehicles and equipment. Work safely in heavy traffic or limited space conditions. Read and write at a level required for successful job performance. Keep simple records neatly and accurately. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Deal tactfully with the public. Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties. ---PAGE BREAK--- Road Maintenance Worker I / II / III Page 4 Level II and III: (In addition to the above requirements) Operate and maintain a variety of road maintenance equipment with skill and safety. Perform tasks requiring specialized knowledge of road and bridge construction and maintenance methods. Education: Equivalent to completion of eighth grade or higher. Experience: Level I: One year of experience in a position involving manual labor. Level II: One year of experience as a Road Maintenance Worker I in Alpine County, or two years of general experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads. Level III: One year of experience as a Road Maintenance Worker II in Alpine County, or three years of experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, including at least two years of experience in the operation of heavy road maintenance equipment. Other Requirements: Level I: Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California Class driver’s license within one year of appointment. Levels II and III: Possession of a California Class driver’s license. ---PAGE BREAK--- Road Maintenance Worker I / II / III Page 5 TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires the mobility and stamina to exert strenuous, continuous physical effort in a field environment. Requires the ability to operate vehicles and heavy equipment; walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach while performing field work; lift and/or move up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools and controls. Tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination, and oral communications ability.