Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator

This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 6/5/2026, 6/19/2026 (final) Under general supervision, the Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator leads and monitors the work of highway and/or airfield maintenance crews while performing the same and/or more difficult duties in the repair and maintenance work related to highway projects on roadways, roadside appurtenances, storm drainage systems, and landscapes; or airfield repair and maintenance projects on runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, parking lots, storm drainage systems, fences, gates and adjacent airport properties; operates heavy and complex road construction equipment requiring a Class A license to perform a variety of highway or airfield repair and maintenance activities; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicates policies, procedures and job expectations; and provides training to staff. Knowledge of Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training Methods, materials, and equipment used in vegetation and debris removal and in repair and maintenance of landscape areas, pavement, roadside and/or airfield appurtenances (e.g. culverts, ditches, shoulder grades, sidewalks, fences, guardrails, retaining walls) including equipment used for mechanical base repair, spot paving, grinding, trench paving, etc. The operation and capabilities of gasoline and diesel powered heavy equipment Field repairs and adjustments necessary to maintain equipment while performing duties The California State Motor Vehicle Code as it applies to the operation of road repair and maintenance equipment Proper methods of temporary traffic control to ensure traffic flow and to protect work crews Safety precautions and safety orders pertaining to the work performed Various computer software applications used in the transportation maintenance field Various office equipment such as computers, copiers, faxes, etc. Laws and regulations regarding hazardous materials and the illegal discharge of pollutants into the environment Ability to Lead and train highway or airfield repair maintenance staff in the use of equipment Assists with planning , coordinating, assigning, and reviewing the work of staff Provide work direction and instruction Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Understand and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Identify customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met; interact with customers in a courteous and respectful manner Read road survey and grade type reference markers and road and drainage system plans Learn to use various computers and software applications relative to the work assigned Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance

Minimum Qualifications Either:

1. One year of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Senior Highway Maintenance Worker.

Or:

2. Three years of full-time, paid experience operating repair and maintenance vehicles and equipment in support of highway, airfield, or construction maintenance and repair activities.

Or:

3.a. Two years of full-time, paid experience operating repair and maintenance vehicles and equipment in support of highway, airfield, or construction maintenance and repair activities AND 3.b. Completion of a recognized heavy equipment operator's course.

Education Note:

If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Note:

If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General Qualifications Background and Criminal History Check:

The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedure and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

Special Access:

Some incumbents in this class must acquire and maintain an airport security badge allowing access to secure County airport locations.

License Requirement:

A valid California Driver License, Class A or higher, is required at the time of appointment. Incumbents in this class must possess a Tank Vehicle Endorsement issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles within 90 days of appointment. Some positions in this class require the incumbent to obtain and possess an unrestricted Class A license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles within 90 days of appointment. Some positions in this class require the incumbent to obtain and possess a Passenger Endorsement issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles within 90 days of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License and endorsement(s) may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Certification Requirements:

Some positions may require possession of valid certifications, as deemed necessary by legislative mandate or appropriate regulatory authority, including but not limited to: Qualified Applicator Certificate for the application of herbicides and pesticides from the Department of Pesticide Regulation, State of California. A valid forklift/tug certificate that meets OSHA requirements. A 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certificate. Basic CPR/First Aid certification.

Minimum Age:

Applicants must be 18 years of age prior to date of appointment.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: Perform manual labor such as digging ditches, lifting, carrying, and throwing shovelfuls of paving material. Lift, carry, and transport materials weighing up to 90 pounds such as cement bags with or without assistance. Frequently walk and/or stand for long periods of time, including on uneven surfaces. Bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Climb into and out of roadside ditches. Use ladders to access trenches, etc. Drive continuously throughout the workday. Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions:

Positions in this class require the incumbent to: Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather. Work around dust, dirt, noise, contaminated and non-contaminated water, chemicals, machinery and equipment with moving parts, moving repair and maintenance vehicles, traffic, fumes and/or odors. Be subject to working night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, on-call and other non-routine hours. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months .

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code:

09-4667 www.

SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note:

Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. 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 questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION

(Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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