Description

Under direct supervision, to perform heavy physical labor and a variety of semi-skilled, unskilled and manual tasks in the maintenance of roads and expressways, associated landscaped areas and related structures; and to operate a variety of light trucks and equipment.

NOTE: Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take the performance examination tentatively scheduled for the week of March 16, 2026.

Typical Tasks

Rakes and shovels asphalt in patching and overlaying roads;
Cleans and maintains culverts, runoffs, banks, shoulders and roadsides;
Sets up and removes traffic warning cones and barricades;
Serves as flagger on road maintenance projects;
Cuts, chops or removes weeds along roadways;
Assists in cutting down trees;
Prunes trees, shrubs and ground cover;
Waters and irrigates landscaped areas;
Assists in constructing and repairing guard rails, bridges, retaining walls, culverts and drains;
Assists in erecting and repairing fences and road signs;
May operate pickups and two axle trucks (such as a dump trucks, water trucks and herbicide trucks);
May operate compressors and power tools;
Sprays herbicides;
Makes and maintains reports of time and materials;
May be assigned to cooperative crews, within the Road Maintenance Division, during emergency conditions within the County;
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
Performs related work as required.

Employment Standards

Sufficient, education, training, and experience, to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a high school diploma or equivalent,

AND

One (1) year experience working as a laborer or tradesperson in any field requiring a high level of physical labor and endurance.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid California Driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
Possession of a California Class B Commercial Driver's license with no restrictions is desirable.

Knowledge of:

Methods, materials, safety practices and tools used in road construction and maintenance;
Operation and preventative maintenance of trucks.

Ability to:

Understand oral and written instructions;
Perform a variety of manual tasks which requires an ability to, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, twist, push/pull, lift, drag and carry materials and objects;
Demonstrate strength, agility and endurance;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
Use a variety of hand and/or power tools;
Work in various traffic, weather and surface conditions.

The County of Santa Clara

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