Operate a variety of road construction and maintenance equipment on an intermittent or regular basis depending on work projects and locations; act as lead worker over small crews as necessary; interpret verbal and written orders and work sketches; inspect work in progress and give assistance to crew members; assist superintendents in making regular inspections of district roads for damages; assist in handling emergencies and after hour calls; answer public complaints; assist in making field repairs and adjustments of equipment; service assigned equipment; coordinate work efforts of two or more small crews apart from larger groups; supervise directing traffic, road patching, fence repair, right of way clearance, installation of drains or culverts and similar duties; keep records on time, material and equipment maintenance; may assume additional duties in Assistant Superintendent's absence or as conditions warrant.
Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be four years in the operation of a variety of light and heavy construction type equipment doing several phases of road building and maintenance work including equipment service maintenance, keeping operation records and some supervisory experience gained as a journey worker acting on an occasional or emergency basis.
Knowledge of: Light and heavy equipment operation and service requirements; safety procedures; proper method of backfilling culvert installations, and building retaining walls or installing rip rap; procedures and applicable federal and state rules and guidelines in road construction and maintenance operations; principles of supervision and training of small crews; record keeping systems.
Skill/Ability to: Work with and supervise small crews; operate a variety of construction type equipment; service and make minor repairs on equipment; organize work in proper step-by-step order; adjust to changes in work loads; identify and evaluate problems; read and understand construction plans and grade stakes; interpret blueprints; retain and recall factual information; inspect work progress at intervals and make adjustments on completion; explain nature of work to interested property owners; train inexperienced workers in acceptable work methods; prepare written and oral reports; work cooperatively with maintenance personnel and other County departments; and use patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with the public.
DESIRABLE EMPLOMENT STANDARDS
Skill/Ability to: Work with concrete including the placement and finishing of concrete.
License: Must possess a California Class "A" driver's license with T (tankers) and N (doubles/triples)
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Conditions of Employment: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
Student Loan Forgiveness: This is a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.