Public Works Maintenance Worker II/III

Ventura County•Ventura, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Depending on the assignment, this position works under supervision (PWMW II) or general supervision (PWMW III) and performs various types of semi-skilled manual labor connected with the maintenance of road or flood control facilities. The ideal candidate will be familiar with a variety of tools, materials, and equipment normally used in maintenance work. They will have the ability to operate a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment and to work safely in a variety of environments and weather conditions. Also, they should be able to establish and maintain effective relations with fellow employees and the public.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a current valid California driver license.
Must obtain a Class A driver license with applicable endorsements as a condition of passing probation.
Employees who are required to possess a commercial driver license are subject to the Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program.
Must possess a Class A driver license with applicable endorsements.
Must meet requirements for the Cal/OSHA Respiratory Fit Program.
Must be able to stand for long periods, walk on uneven terrain, kneel, crouch, work at heights and depths, stoop, twist, climb, maintain stamina.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Must be able to work safely while exposed to weather, hours of darkness, and environmental conditions, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, and mechanical and electrical hazards.
A demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks connected with the maintenance of roads and flood control facilities.
Working (II) to thorough (III) knowledge of: Tools, materials, and equipment normally used in maintenance work
Operation of gasoline and diesel powered equipment and skill in their operation
Basic arithmetic
General understanding of departmental work standards and policies
Concrete work (III)
Ability to: Comprehend written and oral instructions
Follow engineering sketches
Make simple oral and written reports
Establish and maintain effective relations with fellow employees and the public
Comprehend simple construction drawings and details (III)

Nice To Haves

Veteran's Points may apply to eligible applicants.

Responsibilities

Performs various types of semi-skilled manual labor connected with the maintenance of roads and flood control facilities.
Uses a variety of hand and power tools.
Operates motorized equipment such as pick-ups and light trucks.
May on occasion operate spreaders, loaders, 10-wheel dump trucks, and related equipment.
Maintains tools and equipment used.
May be exposed to the application of herbicides and pesticides for weed control.
Paints road markings and installs signs.
Repairs bridges and installs guard rails.
Cleans culverts, drains, ditches and channels.
Cuts and repairs pavement.
May operate backhoes, hydraulic lifts, air compressors, acetylene cutting torch, etc.
Builds concrete forms; mixes and pours concrete.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Operates small motorized equipment and drives a 10-wheel dump truck and trailer.
Applies herbicides.
Operates backhoes, hydraulic lifts, pumps, air compressors, acetylene cutting torches, etc.
May be placed in charge of small work crews and, when needed, perform any tasks normally assigned to lower classifications.

Benefits

Educational Incentive: An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
Bilingual Incentive: Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I); $1.00 per hour (Level II); or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
Vacation Accrual: New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
Vacation Redemption: After 14,560 hours of continuous service an employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
Sick Leave: Full-time Regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
Deferred Compensation: Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
Health Plans: Full-time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans: Tier One for employee only is $463.99 per biweekly pay period, Tier Two for employee plus one is $834.32 per biweekly pay period and Tier Three for employee plus family is $1,024.11 per biweekly pay period.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
Pension Plan: Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
Holidays: 13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
Public Works Maintenance Workers are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.