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Extra Help Road Maintenance Worker I/II

County of Humboldt

Humboldt County-wide, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Aug 2026

💰 $52,840/yr($37,260/yr – $52,840/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 26-00008

Department: Public Works

Division: 325 - Roads-Construction & Maintenance

Job classification: Road Maintenance Worker I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Maintenance

Summary

Under general supervision, paints traffic control markings on pavement; fabricates, installs, repairs and maintains traffic warning and other signs; performs related work as assigned.

*EXTRA HELP* ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II

County of Humboldt Public Works

The crews are responsible for inspecting and maintaining the roadways in their area. They are also responsible for roadside maintenance, such as brush cutting and tree trimming, and since they do not use chemicals, pesticides, or herbicides, ditches have to be maintained by hand or machine. They assess, repair or replace drainage systems such as ditches and culverts, as these are an integral component of road maintenance.

Please Note:

This recruitment is for a non-benefitted extra help position.
This recruitment is open until filled. County Human Resources reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time. Applications will be screened on a weekly basis.

Job Highlights:
This position is responsible for a variety of duties, including;

Breaks and removes surfaces; digs, shovels, hauls and loads and unloads spoils, sands, asphalt mixes and other materials; operates jack hammers, pavement breakers, concrete saws, spaders, tampers and a wide variety of hand and power tools related to road maintenance work; shovels, rakes, rolls and irons asphalt and sprays oil; operates a variety of heavy trucks; sand seals surfaces; prepares for overlays; cleans up work sites upon completion of jobs.
Installs, repairs and maintains culverts, ditches and drainage structures; excavates and clears roads and ditches.
Performs traffic monitoring and control, including the distribution of barricades, warning signs, safety cones and/or the flagging of vehicles.
Performs brush clearance, tree removal and weed control work.
Operates a variety of light construction equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, rollers, loaders, patch pots; may operate heavier equipment on a training basis.
Performs snow removal and storm patrol work.
Observes safe work methods and safety practices related to the work;
Performs snow removal and storm patrol work.
Observes safe work methods and safety practices related to the work; cones and flags work sites to secure from traffic; uses appropriate safety equipment; observes safe driving practices.
Inspects vehicles and performs minor maintenance; reports the need for major repairs and service; fuels and lubricates vehicles and related equipment; washes and cleans assigned vehicles.
Operates and maintains a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignments.
Maintains basic records of daily work performed.
May train and direct the work of others; may act in a lead capacity on specific jobs. Responds to emergency situations in off hours as required.

Work Schedule:

Summer hours: Mon. thru Thurs. 6:30AM to 5:00PM 1/2 hr lunch
Winter hours: Mon. thru Friday 7:30AM to 4:00PM 1/2 hr lunch

DEFINITION

Under immediate (Road Maintenance Worker I) to general (Road Maintenance Worker II) supervision, performs unskilled to semi-skilled heavy, physical work in the maintenance, repair and construction of roads; operates a variety of vehicles, equipment and hand and power tools; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate (Road Maintenance Worker I) to general (Road Maintenance Worker II) supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

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