Public Works Maintenance Lead Worker

Amador County•Jackson, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides lead direction and work coordination for Public Works Maintenance Workers and serves as an Assistant Public Works Maintenance Supervisor. Operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, including trucks, heavy power-driven road maintenance and construction equipment, and snow removal equipment. Performs assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, bridges, drainage systems, and signs. This is the lead supervision level in the Public Works Maintenance Worker class series. Incumbents coordinate the work of a small group of workers intermittently and may assume responsibility for an entire crew when a Public Works Maintenance Supervisor is absent. The role also involves skilled operation of heavy equipment and use of computers and software. Incumbents are subject to 24-hour call-out for road-related emergencies and snow removal, and participate in a weekly standby rotation to take after-hours calls. They may be asked to provide input on Maintenance Workers’ ability to perform essential duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of road maintenance and construction experience comparable to that of an Amador County Public Works Maintenance Worker III.
Work experience must include training and background in heavy equipment operation and infrastructure maintenance.
Valid California Class A Driver’s License with no restrictions and Air Brake and Tanker endorsements.
Knowledge of procedures, tools, equipment, and materials used in road, bridge, and public works facility maintenance and construction.
Knowledge of operation and routine maintenance of construction equipment, including loaders, graders, trucks, and rollers.
Knowledge of California Vehicle Code provisions relating to operation of medium and heavy equipment on streets and roads.
Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and procedures for placement of road signs; work safety methods and programs; and principles of training, work coordination, and lead direction.
Ability to provide lead direction and coordinate work for an assigned group of Road Maintenance Workers.
Ability to perform unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work on roads, bridges, culverts, signs, and public works facilities.
Ability to skillfully operate heavy road construction, maintenance, and snow removal equipment.
Ability to maintain time and equipment records, perform heavy physical labor, maintain and repair equipment, and establish cooperative working relationships.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including lifting and moving objects weighing over 100 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Chemical Applicator Certification from the State of California may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

Provide lead direction and coordinate work for Public Works Maintenance Workers.
Serve as Public Works Maintenance Supervisor in the supervisor’s absence.
Operate trucks to transport materials and equipment.
Operate snow removal and other power-driven equipment, including crawlers, tractors, loaders, power booms, chippers, graders, and equipment transports; use appropriate attachments.
Perform minor maintenance, servicing, and repairs on equipment.
Perform semi-skilled concrete work and construct or maintain culverts, headwalls, bridges, signs, and related structures.
Mix and place concrete.
Perform road maintenance, including patching roads, cutting brush, clearing culverts, cleaning ditches, and repairing or replacing signs.
Paint guardrails and apply stripes and pavement legends.
Operate hand tools such as jackhammers and chainsaws.
Act as a flag person for road repair and maintenance crews.
Perform shovel work, including opening, widening, and backfilling excavations.
May mix and spray pesticides.
Maintain records of materials and equipment used.
Represent the Department of Transportation and Public Works in contacts with the public and other governmental agencies.
May serve on the Safety Committee and attend safety meetings.
Train staff in equipment operation and infrastructure maintenance.
Perform heavy physical labor and maintain and repair equipment.