MAINTENANCE WORKER - ROADS (INTERMITTENT)

The Community Services Department - Roads & Stormwater Division is currently accepting applications for Intermittent (hourly) Maintenance Worker - Roads positions.

About the Role

Under supervision, performs a variety of semiskilled road maintenance and minor construction work on County roads; and performs related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic road maintenance and construction tasks including asphalt, ditch cleaning, signage and weed control.
• May hold flagging and traffic control responsibilities.

Requirements

• One year of previous full-time experience in performing basic road maintenance or construction work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
• A valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a tank endorsement must be obtained within six months of date of appointment. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining a valid Class A CDL with a tank endorsement (This requirement is not applicable for seasonal/temp positions).

Qualifications

• The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience working in road maintenance including asphalt, ditch cleaning, signage and weed control.
• An American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) certification is highly desirable.
• A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is highly desirable.

Benefits

No benefits are provided for this position.

Pay

The pay rate is not specified in the posting.

Schedule

This is a seasonal/temporary position with no guarantee of hours per week/month.

Conditions of Employment

• Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Selected applicants will be required to submit to a medical examination. The cost of the examination will be covered by Washoe County.
• Employees are required to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

What Happens Next

To apply, submit a resume to dconner@washoecounty.gov. Applicants will be contacted for an interview with the Washoe County Community Services Department – Roads & Stormwater Division.