Public Works Maintenance Worker(Senior)

Solano County Resource Management Departmental Promotion

Recruitment #18-974030-D1

The Position

Current Solano County Resource Management employees are invited to apply for this promotional opportunity.

 

Under direction of the Public Works Operations Manager, the Public Maintenance Worker (Senior) performs the advanced level construction and maintenance work on Public Works projects. Incumbents are responsible for operating heavy equipment used in construction, repair, and maintenance of roads, flood control channels, and/or bridges.  Incumbents may also guide and/or otherwise lead the work of a small crew. 

 

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

 

Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

 

AND

 

Experience:

 

Two years of full-time paid experience construction and road maintenance work equivalent to journey level public works maintenance worker which includes familiarity with the operation of a grader, backhoe, and/or loader;

 

    OR

 

Two years of full-time paid experience in the Solano County class of Public Works Maintenance Worker.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class A with any required endorsements.  Note:  The driver’s license must be kept current while employed in this class.  A Hazmat certification may be required.

Other: Must be a current Solano County Department of Resource Management employee. 

 

To view the job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15992

BENEFITS

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2018 calendar year is $1,520.73 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.   

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.  

 

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. 

  

The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year. 

 

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years.  

 

To view the benefits for this position, please visit: 
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16477  

 

Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Sick Leave for every full hour worked.

 

To view the benefits for an extra-help position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=21216

Selection Process

01/29/2018 – Deadline to submit application and required documents.

02/20/2018 – Tentative date for performance exam for most qualified applicants.

03/06/2018 – Tentative date for oral board exam for most qualified applicants.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

How to Apply

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet, available on the employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Department of Human Resources’ office,  and are due by the final filing date.
 

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

Document Submittal Requirements

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA  94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Public Works Maintenance Worker - Senior) and the recruitment number (18-974030-D1). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

Supplemental Questionnaire

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

1

I understand that this recruitment is a promotional opportunity for current Solano County Department of Resource Management employees. Are you a current employee for the Solano County Department of Resource Management?

Yes No
2

How many years experience do you have working as a Public Works Maintenance Worker Trainee?

*Please note: the experience you choose below must be detailed in your application.*

no experience
less than six months
more than six months, but less than one year
more than one year, but less than two years
more than two years, but less than three years
more than three years, but less than four years
four years more more
3

How many years experience do you have working as a Public Works Maintenance Worker (Journey)?

*Please note: the experience you choose below must be detailed in your application.*

no experience
less than six months
more than six months, but less than one year
more than one year, but less than two years
more than two years, but less than three years
more than three years, but less than four years
four years or more
4

How many years of full time paid experience do you have working in construction and road work equivalent to a journey level Public Works Maintenance Worker, which includes familiarity with the operation of a grader, backhoe, and/or loader?

*Please note: the experience you choose below must be detailed in your application.*

no experience
less than six months
more than six months, but less than one year
more than one year, but less than two years
more than two years, but less than three years
more than three years, but less than four years
four years or more
5

Do you have a valid California Class A Driver's License?

Yes No

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER