ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II
Salary
$68,598.40 - $86,756.80 Annually
Location
Road Department - 7292 Silverado Trail, Yountville, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
1198-2026-07-20
Department
Roads - Operations
Opening Date
07/20/2026
Closing Date
8/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Napa Valley
Internationally known for its fine wines exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of Californias preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valleys strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the communitys values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. LEARN MORE HERE and by watching the video below!
The Position
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the position of Road Maintenance Worker, which may be filled at the I or II level, depending on the qualifications, at the Roads Division of the Napa Countys Public Works Department. The eligibility list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
About the Position & Department:
The Roads Division at Napa County is committed to maintaining and preserving the Napa County road system so that it is safe, reliable, and accessible for all users. The Roads Division is responsible for maintaining approximately 450 miles of public roads, 79 bridges and 50 major drainage structures within the unincorporated area of the County. The division is active in other road-related safety efforts such as vegetation management and maintenance of structures, drainage facilities, guardrails, traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings.
Position Requirements:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience:
RMW I: One year of experience performing road maintenance or construction work.
RMW II: One year of experience as a Road Maintenance Worker I in Napa County or two years of experience operating light and moderately heavy road construction equipment such as trucks, loaders, backhoes and rollers.
Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
License or Certificate*:
RMW I: Possession of a valid Class C license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles.
RMW II: Possession of a valid California Class B driver's license with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
Incumbents may be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal business hours.
The Recruitment & Selection Process:
Online Application DeadlineBy 5:00 pm PST on Monday, August 10, 2026Application ScreeningTentatively the week of August 10, 2026Supplemental Question ScoringTentatively the week of August 10, 2026.
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Exam (Panel Interview).
Panel Interview (Oral Exam)Tentatively the week of August 31, 2026
Establish Eligibility ListTentatively the week of August 31, 2026
Only the most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
View the job description, including the example of job duties for the Road Maintenance Worker I/II, below.
Disaster Service Workers
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
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THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions: The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions, as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
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If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process. I have read and understand this requirement.
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Do you have a valid license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles?
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Please indicate the type of license you have in your possession.
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Are you willing to be on call and report to work at unusual times of the day or night? Incumbents may be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal business hours.
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How many years of experience performing road maintenance or construction work do you possess?
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Outdoor Work Experience: Please describe your professional work experience performing outdoor work in adverse weather conditions (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, or storms). In your answer, please include the following: A) Duration of experience (month/years): B) The types of weather conditions you worked in: C) The duties you performed while working in those conditions:
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Heavy Equipment Experience. Please describe your professional work experience working around or in proximity to heavy equipment. In your answer, please include the following: A) Duration of experience (months/years): B) Types of heavy equipment you worked around (or operated, if applicable): C) Duties you performed while working around the equipment:
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Hand Tool Experience: Please describe your professional work experience using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, picks, sledgehammers, or similar equipment or tools. In your answer, please include the following: A) Duration of experience (months/years) B) Types of hand tools you used C) Duties you performed using those tools
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Power Tool Experience. Please describe your professional work experience using power tools such as chainsaws, pole saws, concrete saws, jackhammers, compactors, or similar equipment. In your answer, please include the following: A) Duration of experience (months/years) B) Types of power tools you used C) Duties you performed using those tools
Required Question
Employer County of Napa
Address 1195 Third Street, Suite 110
Napa, California, 94559
Phone 707-253-4303
Website http://www.napacountycareers.com