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Senior Highway Maintenance Worker
Sacramento CountySacramento, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026
💰 $79,440/yr($65,360/yr – $79,440/yr)
About the role
Posting number: 28051-C
Department: County Wide
Job classification: Senior Highway Maintenance Worker
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Works, Transportation, Miscellaneous, Maintenance
Summary
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
7/24/2026, 8/7/2026 (final)
Under general supervision, the Senior Highway Maintenance Worker performs skilled repair and maintenance work related to highway projects on roadways, roadside appurtenances, storm drainage systems, and landscapes; or airfield repair and maintenance projects on runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, parking lots, storm drainage systems, fences, gates, and adjacent airport properties; operates vehicles requiring a Class A license and various kinds of motorized repair and maintenance equipment; and may act as leadworker of an assigned crew.
Examples of duties
Knowledge of- Methods, materials, and equipment used in vegetation and debris removal and in repair and maintenance of pavement, roadside and/or airfield appurtenances, and landscape areas up to and including equipment used for mechanical base repair, spot paving, grinding, trench paving, etc.
- The operation, maintenance, and servicing requirements of gasoline and diesel powered maintenance equipment
- The California State Motor Vehicle Code as it applies to the operation of road maintenance and repair equipment
- Proper methods of temporary traffic control to ensure traffic flow and to protect work crews
- Safety precautions and safety orders pertaining to the work supervised
- Various computer software applications used in the transportation maintenance field
- Various office equipment such as computers, copiers, faxes, etc.
- Laws and regulations regarding hazardous materials and the illegal discharge of pollutants into the environment
- Operate moderately complex road, airfield, and landscape maintenance tools and equipment, including ensuring the equipment is operating properly
- Skillfully perform a variety of skilled manual tasks related to repair and maintenance of roadways, related landscape and drainage facilities, and airfields
- Troubleshoot problems and recommend solutions
- Provide on the job training and direct the work of others
- Learn to use various computers and software applications relative to the work assigned
- Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
- Operate power tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Understand and apply Federal and State laws and regulations
- Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
Qualifications
Minimum QualificationsEither: 1. One year of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Highway Maintenance Worker.
Or: 2. Two years of full-time, paid experience operating repair and maintenance vehicles and equipment in support of highway, airfield, or construction maintenance and repair activities.
Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
General Qualifications
Background and Criminal History Check: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedure, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For the purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labo
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