Salary
$30.55 - $38.14/hour; $5,295.33 - $6,610.93/month; $63,544.00 - $79,331.20/year
Department
Public Works
Job Type
Open
Date Opened
4/14/2026 08:00:00 AM
Filing Deadline
Open Until Filled
Employment Type
Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Permanent/Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week)
Temporary/Extra Help
Work Location
Auburn, CA and surrounding areas
POSITION INFORMATION
The Department of Public Works is currently accepting applications to fill a permanent/full-time vacancy in Auburn.
The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they arise, subject to position-specific requirements.
Safety sensitive positions are subject to random ongoing DOT drug testing including marijuana.
BENEFITS
Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.
DEFINITION
To perform semi-skilled and skilled construction and maintenance duties involving the operation of light and moderately heavy construction equipment; and to perform road maintenance and repair, traffic striping, tree trimming and removal, and street sign fabrication and installation.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
General Duties for All Assignment Areas
- As a Maintenance Worker, perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to equipment operation, traffic control, maintenance, street sign repair and installation, tree trimming, bridge construction and repair, and guard rail installation and repair in a training capacity.
- Direct and control traffic around work sites, including set up and removal of signs, cones, and flagging.
- Perform snow removal with heavy equipment, including graders, push plows, and blowers.
- Maintain records and other documents as required.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of effective customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Functional Assignment Areas
(While the majority of duties assigned to a position typically fall within one of the following areas, incumbents may also be assigned duties that cross multiple areas.)
When assigned to Road Maintenance (in addition to general duties), duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Operate light and moderately heavy equipment, including dump and water trucks, pavers, rollers, rotary mowers, snow removal equipment, sanders, skip loaders, and back hoes to perform excavation, digging, plowing, mowing, hauling, and loading; assist in equipment maintenance by performing minor repairs and service tasks as needed.
- Manually assist in resurfacing, oiling, and patching streets, roads, and other surfaces; clean ditches, clean and replace culverts, lay drainage pipe, build fences, and repair storm drains; load and unload materials and supplies.
- Operate construction equipment, including motor graders, front loaders, excavators, forklifts, bulldozers, graders, aerial lift trucks, traffic line removers, sweepers, and power tools, including compressors, rotor hammers, jack hammers, paint sprayers, asphalt grinders, and concrete saws.
- Inspect and clear obstructions from storm drains.
- Repair, upgrade, and install guardrails.
- Install street barricades and cones prior to street repair activities.
- Transport equipment and materials to job sites.
- Trim trees from below and above using aerial lift and hand and power saws; position lift for other trimmers; handle ropes, guys, tools, and equipment for trimmers in tall trees or lifts.
- Trim, clear, and stack roadside brush and fallen trees; mow grass along roadways; operate chipper and masticator.
- Prepare and mix herbicides for roadside spraying; spray brush and weeds; operate truck or spray rig.
- Perform concrete work and minor building maintenance, repair, and construction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of the applicants to identify in their application how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing duties similar to a Maintenance Worker assigned to Roads with Placer County.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Required License or Certificate:
- May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within six (6) months of employment. Hazardous materials endorsement may be required depending upon the position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of the following characteristics: gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or any combination of two or more characteristics stated herein. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.
Conclusion
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Bethany Clinkenbeard, Administrative Technician, at [email protected] or at (530) 886-4669.
Work Location: In person
