Road Worker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $46,452.00 - $59,280.00 Annually
Location : Redding, 96007, 96073, 96003, 96002, 96001, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 162_PW_052126
Department: Public Works Department
Division: Roads
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 2026
SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: JUNE 12, 2026, AT 12:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
$3,871 - $4,940 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $22.33 - $28.50 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
This position is in the Trades and Crafts bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases:
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 a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and manual tasks in the maintenance of County roads, and traffic control signs and pavement markings, and related areas and structures; to operate heavy trucks and other road maintenance equipment; and to perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the second level in the Road Maintenance class series and is distinguished from the next higher class of Road Maintenance Worker III by assignment to maintenance equipment in either road maintenance or traffic control which is of moderate complexity of operation.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in road construction work including patching broken or eroded pavement, and repairing guard rails, highway markers and fences. A prior working knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions including traffic control is essential to this position. A flagging certification is highly desired. Must be competent in operating various heavy machinery and equipment, including trucks, snowplows, and specialized road maintenance vehicles common to the road construction and maintenance field. This position may be responsible for driving duties and will require possession of a Class A commercial license at the time of hire.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Operates and performs minor field maintenance, repair and adjustment to maintenance equipment: heavy three axle trucks, rollers, patch trucks, water trucks, chippers, forklifts and loaders; operates other road maintenance equipment as a secondary assignment as needed; may operate snow removal equipment; performs related non-operator tasks as required; may be assigned to lead a crew of temporary workers, such as Welfare recipients, assigned to a variety of routine road maintenance projects; maintains individual operating records; may be required to operate heavier pieces of equipment normally associated with higher levels in the class series on a temporary, emergency or relief basis for training purposes.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of: Methods, materials, safety practices and tools used in road maintenance and traffic control; operation and preventive maintenance of trucks and heavy road maintenance equipment or road striping equipment.
Ability to: Understand oral and written instructions; perform a variety of manual tasks; demonstrate strength, agility, and endurance; keep simple records; demonstrate mechanical aptitude; work cooperatively with others.
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 with Shasta County,
OR
Two (2) 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 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 with Shasta County? Yes / No
2. Do you possess two (2) 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 Class A California driver's license? Yes / No
4. If "No" to question #3, are you able to obtain a class A driver's license within six (6) months of hire? Yes / No
5. Are you able to drive and be insured under the County insurability requirements, per , 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 the 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 frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
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 the 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. 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.

• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flyer.

• 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

• 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 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 June 12, 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 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) 225-551...