Road Maintenance Worker

MOHAVE COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 52,211,000 - 64,334,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

ASRS retirement

Wellness program

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Mohave County Public Works is seeking an entry level Road Maintenance Worker to assist in maintaining county roads and properties. The role involves operating light to medium equipment, with on-the-job training and potential heavy equipment exposure as qualifications are met.

4 ten-hour shifts are typical, with seasonal hours and occasional overtime for call-outs. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must possess the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License within six months from hire date.
• Must pass pre-employment background screening.

Responsibilities

• Pothole Repair: Patch and repair damaged pavement areas.
• Shoulder Maintenance: Maintain roadway shoulders for safety.
• Construction Maintenance: Support construction-related road work.
• Crack Seal & Chip Seal: Treat approx. 90–100 miles of paved roadway each fiscal year.
• Soil Stabilization: Improve soil structure on roadways.
• Dirt Road Grading: Grade and maintain unpaved roads.
• Sweeping: Clear debris from roadways and shoulders.
• Culvert & Cattle Guard Cleanup: Maintain drainage and livestock crossings.
• Guardrail Repair: Repair and maintain roadside guardrails.
• Snow Removal: Clear snow and maintain safe winter travel routes.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Equipment operation (light/medium)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Jackhammer

Drills

Chainsaw

Mower

Shovel

Rake

Weed eater

Light/Medium equipment operation

Job description

Mohave County Public Works is looking to fill a position of Road Maintenance Worker.

Our Mission

To construct and maintain county roads accepted by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors as County Highways, regularly maintained roads, or tertiary maintained roads, and to provide a safe and economical transportation system for the citizens of Mohave County.

About the position

This is an entry level position involved in the operation of light to medium equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of county-maintained roads and property. Incumbents will receive on-the-job training on light and medium equipment. Incumbents may also receive additional training in the operation of heavy equipment. As incumbents attain and demonstrate qualifications, the incumbent may be periodically required to operate heavy equipment.

Working Hours

• Work 4 ten-hour shifts.
• Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm (summer hours)
• Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm (winter hours)
• Occasional overtime for call-outs due to assisting Sheriff’s Office with traffic closures and weather-related events.
• Travel is occasional to assist crews in other areas of Mohave County.
• County will cover room costs and per diem if situation requires overnight stay(s).

Compensation

Range 10/Steps 1-8 ($18.22 to $22.41)

• Must pass pre-employment background screening
• Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.

Road Maintenance Tasks include:

• Pothole Repair: Patch and repair damaged pavement areas
• Shoulder Maintenance: Maintain roadway shoulders for safety
• Construction Maintenance: Support construction-related road work
• Crack Seal & Chip Seal: Treat approx. 90–100 miles of paved roadway each fiscal year
• Soil Stabilization: Improve soil structure on roadways
• Dirt Road Grading: Grade and maintain unpaved roads
• Sweeping: Clear debris from roadways and shoulders
• Culvert & Cattle Guard Cleanup: Maintain drainage and livestock crossings
• Guardrail Repair: Repair and maintain roadside guardrails
• Right-of-Way Weed Control: Remove vegetation and maintain safe rights-of-way
• Snow Removal: Clear snow and maintain safe winter travel routes

Proud To Offer

Paid Time Off (PTO):

• 11 Paid Holidays.
• End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).

Retirement Benefits:

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  • Contribution rate of 11.98% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day.
• Deferred Compensations Programs (optional)

Comprehensive Wellness Program:

• Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events
• Marketplace Discounts
• Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care).

• Work is subject to varying job site assignments and may be subject to call back, overtime, and irregular schedules including completion of work assignments on weekends and holidays.
• Performs a variety of road maintenance and repair tasks by performing various manual labor assignments, such as, but not limited to: operating jackhammer, drilling holes in rocks, shoveling of cold mix asphalt cake, raking chips, chip sealing, asphalt patching, oiling, sweeping, trimming trees, weeding, mowing, removing debris, installing cattle guards, placing of barricades and cones, flagging of traffic and crack sealing.
• Utilizes various hand and power tools and equipment such as: jackhammer, compressors, drills, chain saw, mower, shovel, rake, and weed eater.
• Operates and services light to medium equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of roads and to haul materials and equipment. Utilizes equipment such as: medium - tandem axle truck; all front end loaders; all rollers; all sweepers; water truck; other related medium equipment; light - single axle truck; sweeper; rubber tire roller; jack hammer; hand tools; and other related light equipment.
• May receive additional training on operating and servicing of heavy equipment used in maintenance and repair of roads.
• May be periodically assigned to operate and service heavy equipment upon attaining and demonstrating ability to perform assignment.
• May receive training on any or all of the following: backhoe; screening plant; paddle wheel finish scraper, dozer, and blade; chip spreader; tractor/trailer; remote blades; water truck, motor grader, bituminous distributor; laydown machine; or any other related heavy equipment.
• Adheres to safety procedures in work areas and in performance of work assignments.
• Cleans, maintains, and services required equipment and tools used during performance of work assignments.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.

• High School Diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Special Job Requirement

• Must possess the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License within a six (6) month period from hire date.

• Road maintenance and repair methods.
• Hand tools, operation and servicing of light and medium equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of roads.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation such as Arizona’s Blue Stake law.
• Safety hazards, practices and procedures related to road maintenance and repair work and the operation of heavy equipment.

• Use and care of equipment, tools, and materials used in road maintenance and repair activities.
• Safe, effective operation and servicing of light to medium equipment such as: medium - tandem axle truck; all front end loaders; all rollers; all sweepers; water truck, and other related medium equipment; and light - single axle truck; tractor/mower; sweeper; rubber tire roller; and other related light equipment.

• Effectively service, maintain, and operate equipment in accordance with standard operating and safety procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel.
• Understand and follow, quickly and accurately, oral and written instructions.
• Drive a manual shift transmission.
• Learn safe, effective operation of light to heavy equipment.
• Perform the essential functions of the class with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.