Road Worker I

Under immediate or general supervision performs a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled work in the maintenance repair and construction of roads bridges drainage systems and other County infrastructure; uses and operates manual tools light equipment and vehicles; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

The job functions listed below are not inclusive or exclusive and are intended only as illustrations or examples of the various types of work that may be performed in various divisions/departments. Types of work performed shall be within the scope and licensure (if required) for the classification. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.Some duties may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

• Operates various hand and power tools and equipment including brooms brushes chain saws woodchippers chop saws jackhammers power sprayers blowers weed eaters and compactors; operates heavy equipment including front loaders backhoes skip loaders snowplows trailers and boom dump vacuum and water trucks.
• Performs maintenance repair and construction of roads streets bridges drainage systems catch basins and culverts; removes and replaces road surface material and debris; loads transports and unloads gravel dirt supplies and equipment.
• Removes and replaces concrete or asphalt; sets forms mixes pours and finishes concrete or asphalt for curbs gutters drains culverts sidewalks and streets.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.
• Performs vehicle pre-inspections; checks and maintains vehicle fluids tire pressure brakes mirrors and safety lights.
• Performs traffic control and flagging work; places warning signs and sets up barricades.
• Operates snow removal equipment; straightens and replaces snow stakes and road signs.
• Participates in the removal of hazardous trees in roadways cuts trees and brush and chips wood.
• Performs river and homeless encampment clean up; properly collects and disposes of trash and biohazardous material found at encampments.
• Drives vehicles to transport materials tools and equipment; assists in moving and installing equipment and supplies.
• Performs welding and steel fabrication as needed.
• May perform janitorial services for assigned shop.
• Accurately logs and records work performed as assigned.
• Responds to inquiries from the general public.
• Observes and complies with all County and mandated safety rules regulations and protocols.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles practices procedures tools materials and equipment used in public works infrastructure maintenance and repair.
• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools vehicles and light to heavy power equipment.
• Operational characteristics of specialized construction maintenance and repair equipment.
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work.
• County and mandated safety rules regulations and protocols.
• Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.
• Geography and road locations of the assigned area of the County.
• Applicable federal state and local laws codes and ordinances relevant to the area(s) of responsibility.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and County staff.
• The structure and content of the English language to effectively perform the work.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program project and task coordination including computers and software programs relevant to the work performed.

• Safely and skillfully use and operate hand tools mechanical equipment power tools and light to heavy equipment and vehicles required for the work.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Perform construction modification maintenance and repair work in assigned areas.
• Set up and operate traffic area construction zones including cones barricades and flagging.
• Read and interpret construction drawings blueprints maps and specifications.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs records and basic written records of the work performed.
• Effectively use computer systems software applications relevant to the work performed and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks at a level necessary to successfully perform the work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing at a level necessary to successfully perform the work.
• Establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum addition to the application the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education training and experience relative to the required knowledge and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

Only the most qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination oral interview or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request please indicate such on your application.

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the assessments listed below. Of those passing the initial assessment only the top 15 will move forward to the appraisal panel. Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section. If only one assessment is conducted the weight for that assessment will be 100%.

THE WRITTEN EXAM (100%) IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY DECEMBER 18 2025.

To move forward in the application process you must complete an online application through our website All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at and the 24-hour job line at . Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded) to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

Those applicants claiming veterans preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.

Placement on Eligible List:

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment with the County of Madera a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications* are also subject to a medical examination which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County.

Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements please contact the Department of Human Resources at or.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:
You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.

As a condition of employment all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted (Live Scan) and/or undergo a background investigation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex gender gender identity gender expression transgender status national origin age disability (physical or mental) medical condition pregnancy genetic information ancestry marital status sexual orientation veteran or military status political affiliation or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.