Road Maintenance Worker I - Temporary - Winter Season

Nevada County, CA
Grass Valley, California United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 29, 2024
  • Salary: $22.84 - $27.88 Hourly USD
  • Temporary
  • Building Maintenance
  • Other
  • Job Description

    Definition and Class Characteristics

    Join our Road Maintenance Team for the 2024 Winter Season!

    We are looking for individuals to assist with road maintenance utilizing a variety of medium and heavy road maintenance equipment. This critical role will assist with minor road repairs, brush clearing, traffic control , and other duties as assigned.

    This is an entry-level classification and individuals are assigned to a variety of work, including heavy physical tasks and the operation of a variety of road maintenance equipment on training or relief assignments.

    PROOF OF VALID CLASS C OPERATOR'S LICENSE ISSUED BY A STATE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

    PLEASE ATTACH PROOF OF YOUR VALID LICENSE TO YOUR APPLICATION.

    Ideal candidates will have:
    Knowledge of:
    • Safe work practices
    • Geography and road names of a Nevada County road maintenance district
    • Methods, procedures, tools and materials used in the repair and maintenance of roads
    Skills in:
    • Learning to maintain and make minor repairs on roads
    • Performing physical labor requiring strength, manual dexterity, and agility
    • Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions
    • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted during work
    Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy. Benefits include paid sick leave.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    To review the full job description, please click here .

    NOTE:

    This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

    Sick Leave:

    Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.

    Medical Benefits:

    Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.

    NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department

    950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010option 2

    Comments, please email:human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • County of Nevada
    • County of Nevada

    About:

    Nestled into the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Nevada County is known as the heart of the “Gold Country.”  Nevada County is known to provide its residents with a great quality of life. 

     

    The economy is well supported by a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, retail, technology, agriculture, construction and health services. 

     

    Nevada County has an above-average high school graduation rate, accessibility to traditional, charter and private schools, and higher-level education at two local Sierra College campuses. 

     

    Infrastructure projects such as the broadband initiative and library technology center offer opportunities for viable expansion while maintaining a small-town feel. The Gold Country is often a recommended tourist destination and stands out for its rich history, museums, and quaint Victorian architecture coupled with an assortment of outdoor, arts, and cultural activities offered yearround. 

     

    Residents and visitors enjoy Nevada County’s historic foothill towns nestled amidst pristine rivers, picturesque forests and the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nevada County offers a rural, small-town lifestyle, while still being located within a convenient distance from urban centers in Sacramento, the Bay Area and Reno. 

     

    Weather:

    The weather of Nevada County is another valued feature of the area. Residents enjoy a long, warm sunny season while experiencing color changes in the fall with cool, occasionally snowy winters. Summer temperatures are typically mild, with average highs near 85 degrees in July. Rain in January typically averages ten inches per year and the highest elevations receive an annual average of 206 inches of snow. 

     

    Recreation:

    Scenic trails, alpine lakes, the Yuba River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains all support numerous recreation activities, including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting and backpacking. With a calendar packed with street fairs, festivals, art exhibits, local theater and children’s activities, visitors and locals can experience small-town life without having to forgo indulgence in pleasures more typical of an urban setting. 

     

    Arts and Culture:

    Nevada County is a creative hotspot in the Sierra Nevada, offering an array of experiences, including concerts, film festivals, street fairs, dance performances, poetry readings, studio tours and galleries. The county also has numerous venues for performing arts, many of which are historic settings. The arts have a large economic impact, which has become a vital component to life in Nevada County. 

     

    We strive to be an employer of choice through active engagement with employees, development of programs that both support employees and align with Board of Supervisors' strategy, and the creation of a culture that fosters innovation.

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