ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKER

ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKER
FUNCTION
This is journey level work involved in the operation of medium equipment utilized in the construction, maintenance and repair of
county-maintained roads and property.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey level class in the Road Maintenance Worker series. Appointment to this level requires that the incumbent be
performing the full range of duties and meet the qualification standards for the class with the operation of medium equipment.
Incumbents may receive additional training in the operation of heavy equipment. And as incumbents attain and demonstrate
qualifications, the incumbents may be periodically required to operate heavy equipment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level of authority.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Performs a variety of road construction, maintenance and repair tasks by performing various manual labor assignments,
such as, but not limited to: operating jackhammer, drilling holes in rocks, shoveling of cake, raking chips, chip sealing,
patching, oiling, sweeping, trimming trees, weeding, mowing, removing debris, installing cattle guards, placing of barricades
and cones, and flagging of traffic.
2. Utilizes various hand and power tools and equipment such as: jackhammer/compressors, drills, chain saw, mower, shovel,
rake, and weed eater.
3. Operates and services medium equipment utilized in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads and to haul
materials and equipment. Utilizes equipment such as: tandem axle truck; all front end loaders; all rollers; all sweepers;
rough dozer, blade, and scraper; push cat; and other related medium equipment.
4. As required, operates and services light equipment utilized in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads. Utilizes
equipment such as: single axle truck; tractor/mower; sweeper; rubber tire roller; jack hammer; hand tools; and other related
light equipment.
5. May receive additional training on operating and servicing of heavy equipment used in construction, maintenance and repair
of roads. May be periodically assigned to operate and service heavy equipment upon attaining and demonstrating ability to
perform assignment. May receive training on any or all of the following: backhoe; screening plant; finish scraper, dozer,
and blade; chip spreader; tractor/trailer; remote blades; water truck; bituminous distributor; laydown machine; or any other
related heavy equipment.
6. As required, utilizes equipment to perform work assignments as required, such as, but not limited to: sweeping road/street,
watering road, cleaning and installing culverts, rolling asphalt, loading trucks, hauling heavy equipment and materials.
7. Adheres to safety procedures in work areas and in performance of work assignments.
8. Cleans, maintains and services required equipment and tools used during performance of work assignments.
9. Performs related work as required.
WORK CONTACTS
Regular contact with associate personnel and infrequent contact with general public to answer inquiries.
CONDITIONS OF WORK
Work is subject to varying post or job site assignments and may be subject to call-back, on-call status and overtime and irregular
schedules including completion of work assignments on weekends and holidays. Work is also subject to traveling and
performing work assignments in outlying or remote areas of the County involving exposure to varying weather conditions which
includes safe operation of vehicles/equipment, hand and power tools and performance of moderate to strenuous manual labor in
extreme hot and cold temperatures with exposure to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease and hazardous materials.
Involves occasional - frequent moderate lifting of 25 - 50 lbs.
All employees of Mohave County are subject to immediate callout when an emergency, disaster or breach of homeland security
occurs. All employees are considered to be available for these types of events and will immediately respond, in accordance with
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County Emergency Operations Plan, when directed by the Chairman of the Mohave County Board of Supervisors, County
Manager, the Homeland Security/Emergency Management Coordinator, or when directed by their department director/elected
official and/or immediate supervisor. Such call to respond and assist may involve those activities assigned to their regular job
responsibilities and incorporate other non job related duties as necessary and required of an employee to respond to the
emergent matter at hand. An employee’s response to these matters may require the working of unusual, long hours over a
possibility of an extended period of time with infrequent breaks or rest periods. An employee who is working with an
accommodation must meet with their supervisor and department director/elected official to discuss their requirement for
response.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Practical knowledge of:
Skill in:
Ability to:
--road construction, maintenance and repair methods and materials.
--operation and servicing of light and medium equipment utilized in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads.
--traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in equipment operation such as blue stake law.
--safety hazards, practices and procedures related to road construction, maintenance and repair work and the operation
of equipment.
--use and care of equipment, tools, and materials used in road construction, maintenance and repair activities.
--safe and effective operation and servicing of light and medium equipment: Medium equipment shall be considered as
tandem axle truck; all front end loaders; all rollers; all sweepers; rough dozer, blade and scraper; push cat; and other
related medium equipment; and light equipment shall be considered as single axle truck; tractor/mower; sweeper;
rubber tire roller; jack hammer; hand tools; and other related light equipment.
--effectively service, maintain and operate equipment in accordance with standard operating and safety procedures.
--fulfill physical requirements of work assignments to include occasional - frequent moderate lifting of 25 - 50 pounds
and operating equipment and performing manual labor in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
--establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel.
--understand and follow, quickly and accurately, oral and written instructions.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
One (1) year actual operating experience of medium equipment utilized in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads as
a Road Maintenance Helper, or when filled from outside, one (1) year of actual operating experience as a Road Maintenance
Worker or related field involving the operation of medium equipment utilized in the construction, maintenance and repair of
roads, streets and property. OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the desired
knowledge, skills and abilities.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Must possess the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with Tanker endorsement within six months of
appointment to the position. Must provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY: Labor/Trades
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt (Classified)
CLASS CODE: 7630
RANGE: 02-Rg 07
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 1991
REVISED DATE: July 28, 1998
02/03 Class Validation Study Review: June 28, 2003
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REVISED DATE: January 7, 2004
REVISED DATE: August 30, 2004
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