Road Maintenance Worker - Golden Valley

Job Description:

Road Maintenance Worker - Golden Valley

Description

Job Summary

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.

* 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.

Hourly Rate of Pay Range 10 / Step 1 - 8 $18.22 - $22.41
Working Hours:

• Work 4 ten-hour shifts.
  
• Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm (summer hours)
  
• Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm (winter hours)
  
• Occasional overtime for call-outs 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 s ituation requires overnight stay(s).
  

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

Proud To Offer:
Paid Time Off (PTO):

• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 1 Floating Holiday.
• End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).

Retirement Benefits:

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  • Contribution rate of 12.00% 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).

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: operating jackhammer, drilling holes in rocks, shoveling of cold mix asphalt cake, raking chips, chip sealing, asphalt patching, oiling, 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: jackhammer, compressors, drills, chain saw, mower, shovel, rake, and weed eater.
• Operates and services light to medium equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of roads and to haul materials and equipment. Utilizes equipment such as: medium - tandem axle truck; all front end loaders; all rollers; all sweepers; water truck; other related medium equipment; light - single axle truck; sweeper; rubber tire roller; jack hammer; hand tools; and other related light equipment.
• May receive additional training on operating and servicing of heavy equipment used in maintenance and repair of roads.
• May be periodically assigned to operate and service heavy equipment upon attaining and demonstrating ability to perform assignment.
• May receive training on any or all of the following: backhoe; screening plant; paddle wheel finish scraper, dozer, and blade; chip spreader; tractor/trailer; remote blades; water truck, motor grader, bituminous distributor; laydown machine; or any other related heavy equipment.
• Adheres to safety procedures in work areas and in performance of work assignments.
• Cleans, maintains, and services required equipment and tools used during performance of work assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered in meeting the minimum requirements.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Must pass drug screen post offer.
• 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.
• Must possess the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License within a six (6) month period from hire date.
• Must provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Road maintenance and repair methods.
• Hand tools, operation and servicing of light and medium equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of roads.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation such as Arizona's Blue Stake law.
• Safety hazards, practices and procedures related to road maintenance and repair work and the operation of heavy equipment.
• Use and care of equipment, tools, and materials used in road maintenance and repair activities.
• Safe, effective operation and servicing of light to medium equipment such as: medium - tandem axle truck; all front end loaders; all rollers; all sweepers; water truck, and other related medium equipment; and light - single axle truck; tractor/mower; sweeper; rubber tire roller; and other related light equipment.
• Effectively service, maintain, and operate equipment in accordance with standard operating and safety procedures.
• Drive a manual shift transmission.
• Learn safe, effective operation of light to heavy equipment.

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: 6/14/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$37,897.60 - $46,612.80 Annually