Road Maintenance Worker III at County of Shasta – Redding, California

Salary: $51,204.00 - $65,364.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: Roads
Closing Date: 04/10/26
Location: 96001, CA
Job Number: 163_PW_032426

Description:

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 2026

SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING

POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: APRIL 10, 2026 AT 12:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

$4,267 - $5,447 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $24.62 - $31.42 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

This position is in the Trades and Crafts (Teamsters) bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases: Shasta County Labor Agreements

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Works Department is responsible for construction and maintenance of County facilities, including buildings, roads, bridges, and airports; and for managing permanent road divisions to provide maintenance of private roads on behalf of the citizens in those districts. The department employs engineers and technicians who prepare construction plans as well as supervise construction of these facilities. The responsibilities of County Surveyor, Road Commissioner and Chief Engineer of the Water Agency are administered by the department. The department reviews land development maps and improvement plans as well as survey mapping for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and County Development Standards. Administration of the County's solid waste management functions including waste collection and ownership of an active landfill are the responsibility of the department. The County water agency is managed by the department. In addition, the Public Works Department oversees the operation and maintenance of several County service areas. These service areas include both water and sewer districts along with road, lighting, and flood maintenance districts. The department is responsible for Flood Plain Administration.

The Roads Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining about 1,200 miles of County roadways and associated structures. The budget unit for Roads is funded solely from federal and state sources.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision, to perform specialized tasks in the maintenance of County roads; to operate a variety of heavy trucks and other road maintenance equipment; occasionally will perform specialized tasks in the installation and maintenance of traffic controls and perform heavy tree maintenance and structure maintenance; and to perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the fully qualified journey level within the Road Maintenance Class Series. Positions in this class will be assigned duties in road maintenance, and occasionally traffic control, traffic painting or bridge construction or maintenance, and are distinguished from positions in the next lower class of Road Maintenance Worker II by performance of the highest of skill levels in the operation of complex maintenance equipment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be proficient on a Backhoe, Excavator and Grader. Must have strong driving skills including the ability to secure and haul large equipment to and from the jobsite. A working knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions including traffic control is essential to this position. Prior supervision experience is highly desired.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Operates and performs minor field maintenance, repair, and adjustment to one or more of the following: motor graders, bulldozers, backhoes, or power brooms; operates any other type of road maintenance equipment as needed as a secondary assignment; may operate snow removal equipment; maintains individual operating records; may perform lead duties on a temporary, emergency or relief basis for training purposes.

Occasionally operates and maintains truck mounted paint traffic striping unit used to paint center lines, edge lines and lane stripes; operates and maintains stencil truck used for control markings; operates and maintains a powered high lift boom truck to respond to traffic light malfunctions and in the trimming and topping of trees along County rights of way and other County operated areas; installs, maintains and replaces traffic control and informative signs; manufactures and rebuilds traffic signs in the shop using various processes and sign painting techniques.QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Types and operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of heavy road maintenance equipment.

Ability to: Skillfully and safely operate a variety of heavy maintenance equipment; read and interpret blueprints and specifications; operate heavy equipment such as cranes or front-end loaders; understand and carry out oral and written directions; maintain cooperative relationship with others; and demonstrate strength, agility and endurance and work in high places.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

EITHER

One (1) year of experience as a Road Maintenance Worker II with Shasta County;

OR

Three (3) years of road construction or road maintenance experience which must have included sufficient experience or training to have attained skillful proficiency in the operation of at least one of the types of equipment specified for this class.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Class A California driver’s license or the ability to obtain a Class A driver’s license within six (6) months.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you possess one (1) year of experience as a Road Maintenance Worker II with Shasta County? Yes / No
2. Do you possess three (3) years of road construction or road maintenance experience which must have included sufficient experience or training to have attained skillful proficiency in the operation of at least one of the types of equipment specified for this class? Yes / No If “Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, job duties, and types of equipment used. If “No,” type N/A.
3. Do you possess a valid California Class A commercial driver’s license? Yes / No
4. If “No” to question #3, are you able to obtain a Class A driver’s license within six months of hire? Yes / No
5. Are you able to drive and be insured under the County insurability requirements, per Shasta County Personnel Rules, Chapter 33, as part of your job duties? Yes / No
6. I acknowledge this position requires a valid Class A California driver's license. Yes / No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is routinely required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee is frequently required to operate a motor vehicle.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions, which vary from extreme cold to extreme hot. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Trades and Crafts Unit (Teamsters).

• Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% of their pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at Shasta County Employee Benefits for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on April 10, 2026. A resume and/or cover letter will be accepted in addition to the application but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as “Refer to resume and/or cover letter,” or “See attached resume and/or cover letter.” The application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion in the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran must provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) with the employment application on or before the final filing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting Fair Chance Act | CRD.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

Benefits:

NOTE: Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

Holidays:

• 12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.
• 1 Floating holiday annually.
  

Vacation:

• 10 working days a year during the first three years of service.
• 15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service.
• 17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service.
• 20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service.

Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after three months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day does not include overtime.

Employees may elect to receive a payment for Vacation hours (in lieu of use) for up to eighty hours – in five whole hour increments – of accrued vacation. *Subject to criteria as outlined in Section 13.8C of the Trades & Craft MOU.
Sick Leave:

• 96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
  • Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave.
  • Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.

Note - accrued sick leave may be used immediately as accrued. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA/CFRA as appropriate.

*Vacation and Sick Leave accruals are based on regularly scheduled working hours. Additional time will not be accrued on hours worked over 80 hours within a one pay period.

Bereavement:

• 24 hours paid leave for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.
  

Health Plan:
Employees in the Teamsters bargaining unit are insured through a Teamsters Trust plan.
Depending on the plan selected, the County pays most, or all, of the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium.
Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.

Dental Plan:
The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance.
Vision Plan:
The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.

Life Insurance:
The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees. The amount of coverage varies by bargaining unit. For Trades & Crafts employees the current coverage amount is $25,000.

Additional Life insurance is available to purchase through Aflac and The Standard.

Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

• Members hired prior to May 8, 2011 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 55 benefit.
• Members hired after May 8, 2011 but before January 1, 2013 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 60 benefit.
• Members hired after January 1, 2013 are covered under the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) with a benefit formula of 2% @ 62.

Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.

Employees pay 9.5% of his or her salary, on a pre-tax basis for a period of time as specified in his or her labor contract, or Personnel Rules as appropriate. Members hired prior to 2013 may have a different contribution percentage.

Miscellaneous:

• Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies with employer match up to 3%.
• IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Optional additional insurance products are available through Aflac.
• Uniform and additional pay allowances for eligible employees based on classification.
• Employee Assistance Program through ACI Specialty Benefits.
• Golden State Finance Authority – Down payment Assistance
• ScholarShare 529 – College Savings Plan
• Longevity Pay eligibility review with at least ten years of continuous service with Shasta County.
  

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Room 348
Redding, CA 96001-1676
(530) 225-5515

Comments, please email: schr@shastacounty.gov

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Employer: County of Shasta
Address: 1450 Court Street, Suite 348 Redding, California, 96001
Phone: (530) 225-5515
Website: https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel