Maintenance Worker I

Contra Costa County; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County is hiring Maintenance Worker I to perform a variety of manual labor tasks as part of a maintenance crew. The role includes driving light trucks, using hand and pneumatic tools, and working in all weather conditions on roads, bridges, and flood control channels.

Successful candidates will follow safety practices, demonstrate teamwork, and maintain equipment. The position offers training and opportunities within the Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform strenuous, repetitive labor with manual dexterity and strength.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral work orders and instructions.
• Learn and apply proper safety methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine heavy manual labor as part of a maintenance/clean-up crew.
• Operate electric or pneumatic tools for tasks like patching pavement and clearing drainage channels.
• Load and remove debris from encampments, rights of way, and flood control facilities.
• Keep tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Direct traffic using MUTCD guidelines when construction blocks routes.

Skills

Manual labor

Teamwork

Time management

Self-motivation

Safety awareness

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
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