Road Maintenance Worker I - Temporary - Winter Season in Grass Valley, California at County of Nevada

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.

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.


Completion of 12th grade or equivalent AND Possession of a valid Class C operator's license issued by a State Department of Motor Vehicle.