Maintenance Worker I

Contra Costa County; California; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Promotional opportunities

4-10 hour shifts with a 3-day weekend

Job summary

Contra Costa County in California is seeking Maintenance Worker I to support the Public Works Department. The role involves performing routine heavy manual labor as part of a maintenance crew, using a range of electric or pneumatic tools, and assisting with road and flood control projects.

The successful candidate will drive light vehicles, follow safety procedures, work outdoors in all weather, and contribute to team efforts with reliability and strong time management.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Ability to perform strenuous, repetitive manual labor.
• Ability to understand and carry out written work orders.
• Will follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Shifts may include outdoor work in various weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine heavy manual labor as part of a maintenance crew.
• Use electric or pneumatic tools to repair roads and drainage channels.
• Load and remove debris from encampments and rights of way.
• Keep tools and equipment in working condition.
• Direct traffic according to MUTCD when construction work obstructs routes.

Skills

Manual labor

Traffic control

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Oral communication

Reading comprehension

Self-management

Physical stamina

Job description

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - General Services & Maintenance Unit

Why join the Contra Costa Public Works Department?

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department is currently recruiting to fill multiple Maintenance Worker I vacancies. All interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Maintenance Worker I classification customarily performs a variety of manual tasks as a member of a maintenance or clean-up crew. Maintenance Worker I’s perform traffic control, move, and transport materials and debris, dig holes, and level and sweep dirt. They also load and unload trucks, trim trees, cut brushes, and move and install timbers and boards and other work as required. Maintenance Worker I’s are required to drive light trucks and operate a variety of hand-powered and pneumatic tools. They are required to follow safe working practices and procedures and wear proper protective equipment as required. They perform these work tasks in all weather conditions in connection with the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, buildings, flood control channels, and other structures.

The Public Works Department has an organizational culture that strives for continuous improvement. The mission is to deliver cost-effective, safe, reliable, and sustainable projects, programs, and quality services as well as provide support services that are competitive, attentive, responsive, efficient, safe, and of high quality to our customers and fellow County Departments.

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. CCCPWD strives for continuous improvement to deliver cost effective, safe reliable and sustainable projects, programs, and quality services.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Can perform strenuous, repetitive labor requiring manual dexterity, agility, and physical strength
• Is professional, reliable, and ethical
• Understands and can carry out oral and written work orders and instructions
• Will learn proper safety methods and perform work safely
• Possess good time management skills
• Works well in a team environment
• Is self-motivated

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Performing routine heavy manual labor, as a member of a maintenance or clean-up crew
• Using various electric or pneumatic powered tools in the performance of assigned work such as patching pavement, cutting and undergrowth from drainage channels along roadways
• Loading and removing debris from homeless encampments, rights of way, and flood control facilitates
• Assisting in keeping tools and equipment in working condition
• Directing traffic by using proper M.U.T.C.D guidelines when construction work obstructs normal traffic routes

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Contra Costa County Maintenance Division offers on-the-job training for Maintenance Workers
• Promotional opportunities and career paths in the Maintenance Worker series
• Work life balance work schedule (4 - 10-hour workday shifts with a 3-day weekend)
• You will work in a team environment where collaboration and engagement is highly encouraged
• Impactful public service and meaningful work

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will be tasked with working long days, which can be physically demanding
• There may be times when after-hour emergency response is required
• You will work outside and may be exposed to various elements
• The work is everchanging and you will need to adapt and adjust as needed

Competencies required:

• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Manual Dexterity: Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently
• Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment

The eligible list established from this recruitment process may be valid for 6 months.

To review the full classification specification please visit: Class Specifications | Maintenance Worker I | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working with a computer and using basic office software
• Experience operating or working around heavy equipment
• Experience working with and applying road construction materials
• Possession of a Class A drivers license with tank and combination endorsements
• Experience using and/or applying pesticides and herbicides
• Experience working in Emergency response

Selection Process

• Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
• Online Multiple Choice Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online multiple choice assessment. The multiple choice exam will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. These may include, but are not limited to: safety focus, professional integrity and ethics, teamwork, attention to detail, and reading comprehension (Weighted 100%).
• Departmental Hiring Interviews: To be scheduled once the eligible list is established.

The Multiple Choice Assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place in November 2026.

Please Note:

Candidates are not permitted to retake the same assessment within a 6 month period. If you apply for another recruitment that uses this exam and the test is scheduled within 6 months of the date you took the test this time, you will not have the option to re-take the exam. The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment specific questions, please contact Fina Prak at [e-mail]. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at [phone].

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website .