Road Maintenance Worker I - Temporary - Winter Season

Road Maintenance Worker I - Temporary - Winter Season

Salary

$24.94 - $30.45 Hourly

Location

12350 La Barr Meadows Road, Grass Valley, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2026-0061

Department

Roads Maintenance

Opening Date

09/01/2026

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Definition and Class Characteristics

Join our Road Maintenance Team for the 2026 Winter Season!

We are looking for individuals to assist with road maintenance utilizing a variety of medium and heavy road maintenance equipment. This critical role will assist with minor road repairs, brush clearing, traffic control and other duties as assigned.

This is an entry-level classification, and individuals are assigned to a variety of work, including heavy physical tasks and the operation of a variety of road maintenance equipment on training or relief assignments.

PROOF OF VALID CLASS C OPERATORS LICENSE ISSUED BY A STATE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

PLEASE ATTACH PROOF OF YOUR VALID LICENSE TO YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.

Ideal candidates will have:

Knowledge of:

• Safe work practices
• Geography and road names of a Nevada County road maintenance district
• Methods, procedures, tools and materials used in the repair and maintenance of roads

Skills in:

• Learning to maintain and make minor repairs on roads
• Performing physical labor requiring strength, manual dexterity, and agility
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted during work

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy. Benefits include paid sick leave.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Education and Experience Required

Completion of 12th grade or equivalent AND Possession of a valid Class C operators license issued by a State Department of Motor Vehicle.

NOTE:

This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Sick Leave:

Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.

Medical Benefits:

Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Comments, please email:human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• Did not graduate High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

This position requires possession of a valid California Class C drivers license. You MUST attach a copy of your valid drivers license to this application or your application will not meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Have you attached a copy of your drivers license to this application?

• Yes, I have attached it to my application
• No, I have not attached it and understand that I will not be considered for this position unless I have.

03

While this position does not require prior experience, please indicate which best describes your years of experience performing heavy physical work and/or the operation of road maintenance equipment.

• No experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

04

The Road Maintenance Worker will work various assignments to maintain and repair roads throughout the county. Some duties may include clearing of brush, limbs and trees, use of small construction tools and physical labor. Please select from the below options what best describes your experience.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

05

Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any DOT pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied for, but did not obtain, a safety-sensitive position in the past two years?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered YES, can you provide documentation that you successfully completed the DOT return-to-duty requirements described in 49 CFR Part 40, Subpart O?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Nevada

Address 950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone 530 265 7010

Website https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/