What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road Maintenance Worker I position at County of Santa Clara?
Under direct supervision, to perform heavy physical labor and a variety of semi-skilled, unskilled and manual tasks in the maintenance of roads and expressways, associated landscaped areas and related structures; and to operate a variety of light trucks and equipment.
NOTE: Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take the performance examination tentatively scheduled for the week of March 16, 2026.
- Rakes and shovels asphalt in patching and overlaying roads;
- Cleans and maintains culverts, runoffs, banks, shoulders and roadsides;
- Sets up and removes traffic warning cones and barricades;
- Serves as flagger on road maintenance projects;
- Cuts, chops or removes weeds along roadways;
- Assists in cutting down trees;
- Prunes trees, shrubs and ground cover;
- Waters and irrigates landscaped areas;
- Assists in constructing and repairing guard rails, bridges, retaining walls, culverts and drains;
- Assists in erecting and repairing fences and road signs;
- May operate pickups and two axle trucks (such as a dump trucks, water trucks and herbicide trucks);
- May operate compressors and power tools;
- Sprays herbicides;
- Makes and maintains reports of time and materials;
- May be assigned to cooperative crews, within the Road Maintenance Division, during emergency conditions within the County;
- May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
- Performs related work as required.
Sufficient, education, training, and experience, to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge, skills and abilities.
Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a high school diploma or equivalent,
One (1) year experience working as a laborer or tradesperson in any field requiring a high level of physical labor and endurance.
Special Requirements:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a high school diploma or equivalent,
AND
One (1) year experience working as a laborer or tradesperson in any field requiring a high level of physical labor and endurance.
Special Requirements:
- Possession of a valid California Driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
- Possession of a California Class B Commercial Driver's license with no restrictions is desirable.
Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials, safety practices and tools used in road construction and maintenance;
- Operation and preventative maintenance of trucks.
Ability to:
- Understand oral and written instructions;
- Perform a variety of manual tasks which requires an ability to, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, twist, push/pull, lift, drag and carry materials and objects;
- Demonstrate strength, agility and endurance;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
- Use a variety of hand and/or power tools;
- Work in various traffic, weather and surface conditions.
Salary : $65,830 - $79,512