| Location | Woodland, CA |
| Salary | $56,118.40–$68,224 Per Year |
Assistant Road Maintenance Worker / Road Maintenance Worker
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Woodland, CA
Job Type
Regular / Full Time
Job Number
2025-00175
Department
Community Services
Division
Public Works
Opening Date
08/14/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
G
Max Number of Applicants
75
DESCRIPTION
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) full-time position in the class of Assistant Road Maintenance Worker OR Road Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Division of the Community Services Department.
Position Details
The candidate selected for this position may be hired as an Assistant Road Maintenance Worker OR an a Road Maintenance Worker, based on experience, and at the discretion of the appointing authority. The salary range for each classification level are as follows:
This is the entry-level class in the road maintenance series responsible for performing, under general supervision, routine and structured activities related to the maintenance of County roads. This position performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair modification, construction, and operation of County roads, and operates light trucks and applicable road equipment. This class is distinguished from the higher-level class of Road Maintenance Worker which performs the full scope of technical road maintenance duties.
This is the journey-level class in the road maintenance series and responsible for, under general supervision, operating a variety of heavy-duty equipment in the maintenance and construction of roads, performing maintenance on assigned equipment, and other related duties.
The ideal candidate for this position is a dependable self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This candidate can follow written and verbal instructions and act as a positive, contributing member of the team. They possess knowledge and experience in the methods, practices, and materials used in road construction and maintenance, and in operation of related equipment. This candidate has the ability to safely perform in all weather conditions. Possession of a Class A Commercial Drivers License and knowledge and experience of road striping and tree trimming are preferred.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should review the full details of this job announcements then submit a County of Yolo online employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions, at their earliest opportunity. For additional important and detailed information, see the Application & Selection Process section of this job announcement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Use the links below to open the full class specification for each position level and learn more about the essential functions, knowledge and abilities of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications required for a candidate to proceed in the selection process are as follows:
Assistant Road Maintenance Worker
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.
Experience: No formal work experience is required. Experience in road maintenance or closely related work is desirable.
License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California drivers license, Class C or higher at the time of appointment, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Road Maintenance Worker
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Application Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Application information should be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience as of the recruitment closing date, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as outlined above in the Employment Standards section.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application; however, it WILL NOT substitute for the information requested on the application. Ensure that relevant information to be considered in the screening for minimum qualifications step is included within the online application system fields. Additionally, responses to the supplemental questions must be included with your submission, as detailed below.
Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding an candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other supplemental question responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Attachments, if applicable, may be submitted through the following methods:
Selection Process
The following is a tentative schedule of steps that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and any listed dates, may change with or without notice.
Screen for Minimum Qualifications
Screen for Best Qualified, if applicable
Department Selection Interviews
Reference Checks
Conditional Job Offer, pending Pre-Employment Exams
Drug & Alcohol Screen
Department of Justice LiveScan
Confirmed Job Offer
Screening for Best Qualified: If applicable, an applicant's education, training, experience, and responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated to determine applicant ranking and those that are best qualified to be place on an eligible list for the job class. The active eligible list that is established from this recruitment will be used to fill this open position and future vacancies.
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!
The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.
Come join us! This is where YOU belong.
RETIREMENT
Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!
Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57
BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. Review the job opportunity information to find the bargaining unit code or search the Countys Salary Resolution which identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.
Once youve identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the MOU and benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits by Bargaining Unit summary on the Labor Relations webpage.
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The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the closing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the closing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.
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I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job. I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or a GED?
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Do you possess a valid California Drivers License, Class C?
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Do you possess a valid California Commercial Drivers License, Class A?
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Please choose one of the options below that best represents your experience with road maintenance work.
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Describe your work experience in the following areas: 1) operation of light and/or heavy-duty equipment, 2) performing heavy manual labor, and 3) working as a contributing member of a team. Include in your response when (the timeframe from mm/yyyy to mm/yyyy) and where (employer name or learning situation) your experience was acquired.
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Provide an example of a time when you demonstrated your dependability, both initiative and follow-through, on the job.
Required Question
Employer County of Yolo
Address 625 Court Street, Room 101
Woodland, California, 95695
Phone (530) 666-8055
Website http://www.yolocounty.org