Road Maintenance Worker Senior - Beaver Dam/Colorado City, AZ

Road Maintenance Worker Senior - Beaver Dam/Colorado City, AZ

Salary

$47,028.80 - $57,844.80 Annually

Location

Beaver Dam, AZ

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

05719

Department

Public Works

Division

Roads

Opening Date

06/18/2026

Closing Date

7/19/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Job Summary

Mohave County Public Works-Roads Division is looking to fill a Road Maintenance Worker Senior position.

We are located at 700 N. Highway 91, Beaver Dam/Colorado City, AZ.

Our Mission

To construct and maintain county roads accepted by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors as county highways, regularly maintained roads, or tertiary maintained roads, and to provide a safe and economical transportation system for the citizens of Mohave County.

About us

Mohave County Roads Division maintains 1,247.92 miles of gravel roads and 851.24 miles of paved road. Road maintenance starts in Kingman, AZ and goes all the way up to the Northern Arizona Strip.

Proud to Offer:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only)

• 39 hours of PTO front loaded

• Regular accrual starts on 7thpay period

• Opportunities for growth and development within Mohave County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

• Contribution rate of 11.98% with 100% Employer match starting on first day.

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Perform work with a greater purpose

Road Maintenance Worker Senior -> Starting salary Range 12 Step 5-12, $22.61 - $27.81/hr.

Regular full-time schedule of four (4) ten-hour shifts per week.

• Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm (summer hours)

• Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm (winter hours)

Must pass drug screen post offer.

Must possess the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License within a six (6) month period from hire date.

Occasional overtime for callouts due to assisting Sheriff's Office with traffic closures and weather-related events.

Travel is occasional to assist crews in other areas of Mohave County.

County will cover room costs and per diem if situation requires overnight stay(s).

• Work does require traveling throughout the county while operating a county vehicle in adverse traffic conditions, weather, terrain, and altitudes ranging anywhere from 541 feet to up approximately 8,500 feet.

• Work outdoors performing moderate to strenuous manual labor in varying weather conditions, including strong winds, extreme heat and extreme cold temperatures.

• Involves exposure to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease, hazardous materials, and loud noises from equipment.

• The ability to frequently be able to move and/or lift 25lbs up to 100lbs or more while operating heavy equipment.

• This position requires an equal amount of time spent standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, climbing ladders, and confined spaces.

Some of the "maintenance tasks" include, but not limited to:

• Pothole repair
• Crack sealing
• Chip sealing
• Shoulder maintenance
• Construction maintenance
• Dirt road grading
• Soil stabilization
• Sweeping
• Culvert and cattle guard cleanup
• Guardrail repair
• Right-of-Way weed control
• Snow removal

Essential Job Functions

• Work is subject to varying job site assignments and may be subject to call back, on-call status and overtime and irregular schedules including completion of work assignments on weekends and holidays.
• Performs a variety of road maintenance and repair tasks by performing various manual labor assignments, such as, but not limited to: checking grade of road, mixing cold mix asphalt, shoveling of cake, raking chips, crack sealing, chip sealing, patching, sweeping, trimming trees, weeding, mowing, removing debris, installing cattle guards, placing of barricades and cones, and flagging of traffic.
• Utilizes various hand and power tools and equipment such as: jackhammer, hand tamper, compressors, drills, chain saw, mower, shovel, rake, and weed eater.
• Operates and services heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of roads and to haul materials and equipment. Utilizes equipment such as: backhoe; screening plant; paddle wheel scraper, dozer maintenance blade; chip spreader; tractor trailer; water truck; bituminous distributor; laydown machine; and other related heavy equipment.
• As required, operates and services a variety of light and medium equipment in the maintenance and repair of roads. Utilizes equipment such as: tandem axle truck; front end loaders; rollers; sweepers; and light equipment - single axle truck; tractor/mower; sweeper; and other related equipment.
• In absence of crew leader or as assigned, oversees, assigns and direct the activities of subordinates. Based on work assignment, determines best course of action.
• Adheres to safety procedures in work areas and in performance of work assignments. Promotes a culture of safety.
• Cleans, maintains and services required equipment and tools used during performance of work assignments.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Performs related work as required.
• Performs special assignments as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Minimum Education, Experience, and Training:

• High School Diploma/ GED (General Education Degree)
• Three (3) years' actual operating experience of equipment utilized in the maintenance and/or construction and repair of roads or related fields involving the operation of heavy equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of roads, streets, and property.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Road maintenance and repair methods and materials.
• Operation and servicing of heavy equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of roads.
• Traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in equipment operation such as blue stake law.
• Safety hazards, practices and procedures related to road construction, maintenance and repair work and the operation of heavy equipment.
• Use and care of equipment, tools, and materials used in road maintenance and repair activities.
• Safe and effective operation and servicing of equipment such as: heavy backhoe; screening plant; finish scraper, dozer blade; chip spreader; tractor/trailer; 4,000 gallon water truck; bituminous distributor; laydown machine; tandem axle truck; front end loaders; skip loader; rollers; sweepers; single axle truck; tractor/mower; sweeper; rubber tire roller; and other related equipment.
• Effectively service, maintain and operate equipment in accordance with standard operating and safety procedures.
• Oversee the activities of subordinates including assigning and directing tasks and determining best course of action.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel.
• Understand and follow, quickly and accurately, oral and written instructions.
• Perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Learn safe, effective operation of equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

Mohave County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Mohave County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all job applicants and employees. The County shall not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, pay promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration, term or condition of employment, due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, genetic information or disability, age (40 or older).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.

Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or a GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of a year experience operating equipment?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to perform the physical requirements of the positions essential functions, including the ability to lift up to 60-65 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe any supervisory experience you have had.

05

Do you have a current CDL and Medical Card?

• Yes
• No

06

If yes to Question #5, please list your CDL license number, any endorsements, and the expiration date of both the license and medical card. Class A Expiration Class B Expiration Tanker Air Brakes Hazmat __ CDL Medical Card Expiration _____

07

If no to Question #5, do you have the ability to obtain a CDL within six months of appointment to the position given the Arizona State of eligibility requirements? (These can be found at http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/driver-services/commercial-driver-license.)

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have the ability to drive a manual transmission in a CDL vehicle?

• Yes
• No

09

If you currently have a CDL, do you have a restriction for manual transmission?

• Yes
• No

10

Will you accept a job that requires you to work overtime, including weekends or holidays?

• Yes
• No

11

Please provide a detailed description of your experience in operating equipment, including the type of equipment used and the job it was used for.

12

Do you have the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including hot extreme and extreme cold temperatures?

• Yes
• No

13

Why do you want to work for Mohave County Roads Division?

14

A detailed 10-year work history is required for this application. Did you provide a 10-year work history, explaining any gaps? If not, explain why.

15

Are you willing to accept a position in Beaver Dam/Colorado City, AZ?

• Yes
• No

16

Would you accept $22.61/hour?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Mohave County

Address 700 W. Beale St

Kingman, Arizona, 86402

Phone 928-753-0736

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mohavecountyaz