Public Works Maintenance Worker I

County of Orange•Orange County, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

OC Public Works (OCPW) is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas. OC Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is a service area within OC Public Works (OCPW) whose goal is to serve the citizens of Orange County by providing a safe environment and enhanced quality of life through maintenance of public roads, flood control channels, and bikeways. O&M provides a variety of services to Orange County's unincorporated areas and is responsible for maintaining 350 miles of roadway, 65 bridges, 380 miles of flood control channels, 6 dams, 10 pumping stations, and 26 basins. O&M also provides public works services for cities via service contracts. In addition, O&M plays a crucial role in responding to the needs of the public during and after emergency incidents, such as storms, wildfires, and mudslides. The immediate vacancies for Public Works Maintenance Worker I will be within the Heavy Equipment Operations Unit and Traffic Operations Unit. Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to, road stenciling, curb painting, raised pavement marker (RPM) installations, hand-patch asphalt, concrete patching, graffiti removal, vegetation trimming, trash or debris removal, sign installation and repair, fencing which includes pouring foundations, installing or repairing gates, and arc welding.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience performing construction or related laboring duties requiring the use of hand and power tools, motors, engines, compressors, or pumps.
Performing heavy manual laboring tasks safely and efficiently
Performing construction work assignments, using construction tools and equipment
Performing landscape maintenance, vegetation removal and trimming, debris cleaning, and maintaining road rights-of-way
Performing safe work practices with the appropriate use of tools, equipment, and materials, traffic control, utility construction, and construction site situational awareness
Following strict guidelines for traffic safety regulations
Knowledgeable about Public Works, and State and Federal regulations, including reporting requirements
Effectively communicating with supervisors, co-workers and the public
Following written and oral instructions and schedules
Working cooperatively with others
Maintaining accurate written documentation