Road Maintenance Worker Specialist - Mohave Valley

Job Description:

Road Maintenance Worker Specialist - Mohave Valley

Description

Job Summary

Our Mission

To construct and maintain county roads within Mohave County highways, regularly maintained roads, or tertiary maintained roads, and to provide a safe and economical transportation system for our citizens.

About the position
* Tr aveling throughout the county while operating a county vehicle in adverse traffic conditions, weather, terrain, and altitudes.
* 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.

Range of Hourly Pay

Range 14 / Step 1 - 8

$22.15 - $27.23

Working Schedule :

• 4 ten-hour shifts.
• Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm (summer hours)
• Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm (winter hours)
  • 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).
    

Proud To Offer:

Paid Time Off (PTO):

• 11 Paid Holidays
• End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).

Retirement Benefits:

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  • Contribution rate of 11.98% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day.
• Deferred Compensations Programs (optional)

Comprehensive Wellness Program:

• Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events
• Marketplace Discounts
• Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care).

Road Maintenance Tasks include, but not limited to:
Task Description Pothole Repair Patch and repair damaged pavement areas Shoulder Maintenance Maintain roadway shoulders for safety Construction Maintenance Support construction-related road work Crack Seal & Chip Seal Treat approx. 90-100 miles of paved roadway each fiscal year Soil Stabilization Improve soil structure on roadways Dirt Road Grading Grade and maintain unpaved roads Sweeping Clear debris from roadways and shoulders Culvert & Cattle Guard Cleanup Maintain drainage and livestock crossings Guardrail Repair Repair and maintain roadside guardrails Right-of-Way Weed Control Remove vegetation and maintain safe rights-of-way Snow Removal Clear snow and maintain safe winter travel routes

Essential Job Functions

• Work is subject to varying job site assignments and may be subject to call back, 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, raking, chip sealing, patching, sweeping, trimming trees, weeding, mowing, removing debris, installing cattle guards, placing of barricades and cones, flagging of traffic and crack sealing.
• Utilizes various hand and power tools and equipment such as: jackhammers, compressors, drills, chain saw, mower, shovel, rake, and weed eater.
• Operates, maintains and services a specific assigned piece of equipment to include: remote blade, tractor/ trailer, chip spreader, 4,000 gallon water truck, bituminous distributor, or laydown machine.
• Operates and services equipment in the maintenance and repair of roads and to haul materials and equipment. Utilizes heavy equipment which consists of: backhoe, screening plant, scraper, dozer, maintenance blade, tandem axle truck, front end loaders, rollers, and sweepers. Light equipment which consists of: single axle truck, tractor/mower, and other related equipment.
• Direct equipment to perform work assignments, such as, but not limited to: sweeping road/street, watering road, cleaning and installing culverts, rolling asphalt, loading trucks, hauling heavy equipment and materials.
• Adheres to safety procedures in work areas and in performance of work assignments. Promotes a culture of safety.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Cleans, maintains and services required equipment and tools used during performance of work assignments.
• Adheres to equipment's operating requirements established by manufacturer and by department policy and procedures.
• Provides responsible operation of county equipment concurrent with industry practice and license requirements.
• Adheres to performance specifications when issued for routine of job specific work.
• Provides appropriate traffic control when required and in accordance with county standards and the MUTCD.
• Train Road Maintenance Workers and Road Maintenance Worker Seniors in the proper use of construction equipment including start up and shut down procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Five (5) years actual operating experience of a specific piece of equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of roads such as a Road Maintenance Worker or Road Maintenance Worker Senior or related field involving the operation of equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of roads, streets, and property.
• An equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum requirements.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.
• Must possess the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License within a six (6) month period from hire date.
• Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Road maintenance and repair methods and materials such as understanding grade stakes and methods of drainage.
• Operation and servicing of heavy equipment utilized in the performance of work in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads.
• Traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in equipment operation such as Arizona's Blue Stake Law and heavy equipment and tractor/trailer operations.
• Safety hazards, practices and procedures related to road maintenance repair work and the operation of heavy equipment.
• Distribution of appropriate quantities of materials and the methods of distributing the materials used in the maintenance of roads.
• Use and care of equipment, tools, and materials used in road maintenance and repair activities.
• Safe and effective operation and servicing of medium to heavy equipment including, but not limited to: chip spreader, tractor/trailer, remote blade, water truck, bituminous distributor and laydown machine.
• Effectively service, maintain and operate assigned equipment and other related equipment and tools in accordance with standard operating and safety procedures.
• Work independently and determine best course of action to effectively perform work assignments.
• Fulfill physical requirements of work assignments.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel and general public.
• Understand and follow, quickly and accurately, oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with persons of diverse Ethnic, Educational and Economic backgrounds, and personnel contacted in the course of work.
• Drive a manual shift transmission.
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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!

Closing Date/Time: 6/28/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$46,072.00 - $56,638.40 Annually