PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I / II

Job Title : Public Works Maintenance Worker

Under supervision, performs a variety of routine manual tasks in Public Works such as road maintenance, drainage maintenance, and construction; operates light trucks and other simple mechanical equipment. The current position is for the Drainage Maintenance crew that maintains Gilsizer, Live Oak Canal, and other drainage infrastructure across Sutter County. Duties include applying herbicides for vegetation control, trimming trees, mowing, and removing debris from stormwater structures to ensure proper functionality.

The Public Works Maintenance Worker I classification is the first journey level of the Public Works Maintenance Worker class series. The equipment operated by an employee in this class is identified by the relatively simple manipulation necessary for such operation. Although the operator usually works under supervision, the proper operation of the equipment is their responsibility. Normally, the equipment is used for tasks, which are largely repetitious in nature. Incumbents of this class operate some of the equipment used by Public Works Maintenance Worker II, but the work involves less responsibility. Such operation occurs only on a temporary, emergency, training or relief basis.

Employees in the Public Works Maintenance Worker II classification operate power equipment which requires skill in manipulation of steering and control mechanisms, such as bulldozers, graders, backhoes, 18-wheeler, low-boy, ten-wheel trucks and front-end loaders, doing such work as clearing brush, rights-of-way and cut and fill work. Incumbents of this class operate some of the equipment used by Public Works Equipment Operator, but the work involves less skill, is operated less frequently.

This vacancy may be filled at the I or II level. Candidates need only to apply once; all applications will be screened for the minimum requirements at the highest level they are qualified for. In the case of higher-level vacancies, names from the eligible list will be referred based on qualifying level. For lower-level vacancies, higher level candidates on the eligible list may not be excluded from being referred.

The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application and participating in oral interview(s). Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review / exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.