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Public Works Maintenance Worker
The Public Works Agency's goal is to protect and enhance the safety, health and quality of life in Ventura County; PWA is dedicated to Innovation and Excellence while achieving these goals. In this vital role, you will work as part of a team to support this mission throughout Ventura County. Depending on the assignment, this position works under supervision (PWMW II) or general supervision (PWMW III) and performs various types of semi-skilled manual labor connected with the maintenance of road or flood control facilities. The ideal candidate will be familiar with a variety of tools, materials, and equipment normally used in maintenance work. They will have the ability to operate a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment and to work safely in a variety of environments and weather conditions. Also, they should be able to establish and maintain effective relations with fellow employees and the public.
Payroll Titles and Approximate Salaries:
Public Works Maintenance Worker II: $24.47 - $32.69 per hour
Public Works Maintenance Worker III: $26.89 - $35.91 per hour
Incumbents may be eligible to receive an educational incentive of either 2.5%, for an Associate degree, 3.5%, for a Bachelor's degree, or 5% for a graduate degree that is not required to work in the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational needs and certification skills.
Public Works Maintenance Workers are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Performs various types of semi-skilled manual labor connected with the maintenance of roads and flood control facilities.
Uses a variety of hand and power tools.
Operates motorized equipment such as pick-ups and light trucks.
May on occasion operate spreaders, loaders, 10-wheel dump trucks, and related equipment.
Maintains tools and equipment used.
May be exposed to the application of herbicides and pesticides for weed control.
Paints road markings and installs signs.
Repairs bridges and installs guard rails.
Cleans culverts, drains, ditches and channels.
Cuts and repairs pavement.
May operate backhoes, hydraulic lifts, air compressors, acetylene cutting torch, etc.
Builds concrete forms; mixes and pours concrete.
Performs related duties as assigned.
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
Education, Training, and Experience:
PWMWII: The equivalent of one (1) year of general maintenance and construction work experience that has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. The knowledge, skills, and abilities can also be obtained by one (1) year of general maintenance and construction experience comparable to Public Works Maintenance Worker I.
PWMWIII: Two (2) years of maintenance and construction work experience, at least one (1) of which must have been comparable to that of a Public Works Maintenance Worker II.
Necessary Special Requirements for PWMWII:
Must possess and maintain a current valid California driver license.
Must obtain a Class A driver license with applicable endorsements as a condition of passing probation. Employees who are required to possess a commercial driver license are subject to the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program.
Necessary Special Requirements for PWMWIII:
Must possess a Class A driver license with applicable endorsements. Employees who are required to possess a commercial driver license are subject to the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program.
Necessary Special Requirements for Both Classifications:
Must meet requirements for the Cal/OSHA Respiratory Fit Program.
Must be able to stand for long periods, walk on uneven terrain, kneel, crouch, work at heights and depths, stoop, twist, climb, maintain stamina.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Must be able to work safely while exposed to weather, hours of darkness, and environmental conditions, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, and mechanical and electrical hazards.
If appointed at the lower level, incumbents may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with business needs of the department. A demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks connected with the maintenance of roads and flood control facilities. Working (II) to thorough (III) knowledge of:
Tools, materials, and equipment normally used in maintenance work
Operation of gasoline and diesel powered equipment and skill in their operation
Basic arithmetic
General understanding of departmental work standards and policies
Concrete work (III)
Ability to:
Comprehend written and oral instructions
Follow engineering sketches
Make simple oral and written reports
Establish and maintain effective relations with fellow employees and the public
Comprehend simple construction drawings and details (III)
Final Filing Date: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Applications must be received by the County of Ventura, Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. To apply online, please refer to our website at . If you prefer to fill out a paper application, please call for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009. Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire, if applicable, to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however, it may not be substituted in lieu of the application. NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. Click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information. Supplemental Questionnaire - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the removal from further consideration. Application Evaluation - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process. Written Examination - 100%: A job-related written examination will be administered to test applicants' knowledge of general maintenance and safety, math, reading comprehension and interpersonal relations. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list. Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies within the Public Works Agency. There are currently four (4) vacancies. Background Investigation: A thorough post-offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position. For those classifications that are subject to the Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, incumbents will be tested prior to driving a commercial vehicle and may be randomly tested thereafter. For further information regarding this recruitment, please, contact Sylvia Campos by email at Equal Employment Opportunity The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Worksite address
ventura, CA, 93006, US
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