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Description The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry. For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County website. THIS EXTRA HELP POSITION IS IN DISTRICT 4H - HAPPY CAMP ONLY Under supervision, to perform a variety of physical labor duties; and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics This is an entry level classification in the Road Maintenance Worker class series. This level is distinguished from Road Maintenance Worker I by the performance of a narrow range of unskilled and semi-skilled road maintenance assignments under close supervision. Road Maintenance Aide incumbents at this level perform flagging, equipment fueling and general labor duties.

During winter a callout list will be maintained and employees must be able to report to work within one hour of callout. This employment is on an if and as needed basis and is classified as Extra Help. Reports to Road Maintenance District Supervisor, Road Maintenance Station Supervisor Classifications Supervised None Examples of Duties Assists with and performs a variety of unskilled duties in maintenance, constructions, and repair of County roads, bridges, and drainage systems; performs duties such as setting up traffic control signs; serves as flag person for road repair and maintenance crews; may cut weeds, clear debris, clean ditches; to patch potholes and repair roads and bridges; equipment fueling and maintenance; to install tire chains on plows, graders, and pickup trucks; to do general cleanup in construction zones, the maintenance shop, and yard areas; to operate general hand tools such as chain saws; to drive a vehicle to transport materials, tools and equipment; may use a shovel to open, widen, and backfill excavations; to communicate with the public; and to operate a two-way radio.

Knowledge of: Safe driving practices and the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motor vehicles. Work safety practices Desired Skills: Perform a variety of unskilled and semiskilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of County roads, bridges, culverts, and public works facilities. Perform heavy physical labor.

Follow oral and written directions. Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment. Maintain basic records.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Typical Qualifications Training and Experience: Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: Some previous work experience performing heavy physical labor and snow removal with heavy equipment is highly desirable.

Special Requirements: Possession of an appropriate, valid, and current California Driver's License. Supplemental Information Typical Physical Requirements Frequently stand and walk; walk for long distances and on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift material weighing over 100 lbs. with assistance; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of hand tools, including chain saw.

Typical Working Conditions Work is performed outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions; work is performed in an environment with constant noise; exposure to gasses, fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment, exposure to electrical current; constant contact with staff and the public.