Extra Help Construction & Maintenance Worker II

JOB Applications will be reviewed by Tulare County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area.

Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online. There are no benefits associated with extra help positions. See regular job specification for complete job duties and requirements..Multiple vacancies are with the Resource Management Agency, located in Dinuba, Porterville, Terra Bella, and Visalia.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Work in patching damaged road areas with asphaltic materials Clear brush and debris and level areas in road and refuse construction sites, right of ways, gutters, drains and culverts. Lay drain pipes and repair fences and guard railings. Clear obstructions from road areas to allow room for equipment and normal traffic. Act as traffic flagman. Operate light trucks in pickup and delivery of equipment. Assist with service, maintenance and minor repair of heavy equipment. May do intermittent light and heavy equipment operation on a training basis and as relief operator.

Do hauling, loading, cutting, leveling and packing of fill dirt and asphaltic materials. Do cleaning along construction projects, right of ways, and drainage ditches. Do signing of area for traffic control and direct traffic. May do snow removal, installation of culverts and drain pipes with rip-rap, moving fences and guard railings, and painting of equipment and signs. Perform concrete work such as setting forms, laying, finishing, and repairing concrete. Do routine service work on assigned piece of equipment, make minor adjustments and assist in repair. May keep simple time, materials and equipment maintenance records. Follow safety rules and regulations.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Conditions of EmploymentCandidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access ActThis may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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