Road Maintenance Worker

Road Maintenance Worker

Salary

$37,897.60 - $46,612.80 Annually

Location

Kingman, AZ

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

06145

Department

Public Works

Division

Roads

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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Job Summary

Mohave County Public Works is looking to fill a position of Road Maintenance Worker.

Our Mission

To construct and maintain county roads accepted by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors as County Highways, regularly maintained roads, or tertiary maintained roads, and to provide a safe and economical transportation system for the citizens of Mohave County.

About the position

This is an entry level position involved in the operation of light to medium equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of county-maintained roads and property. Incumbents will receive on-the-job training on light and medium equipment. Incumbents may also receive additional training in the operation of heavy equipment. As incumbents attain and demonstrate qualifications, the incumbent may be periodically required to operate heavy equipment.

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 situation requires overnight stay(s).

Compensation

Range 10/Steps 1-8 ($18.22 to $22.41)

• Must pass pre-employment background screening
• Must possess a valid drivers license for operation of motor vehicles at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.

Road Maintenance Tasks include:TaskDescriptionPothole RepairPatch and repair damaged pavement areasShoulder MaintenanceMaintain roadway shoulders for safetyConstruction MaintenanceSupport construction-related road workCrack Seal & Chip SealTreat approx. 90-100 miles of paved roadway each fiscal yearSoil StabilizationImprove soil structure on roadwaysDirt Road GradingGrade and maintain unpaved roadsSweepingClear debris from roadways and shouldersCulvert & Cattle Guard CleanupMaintain drainage and livestock crossingsGuardrail RepairRepair and maintain roadside guardrailsRight-of-Way Weed ControlRemove vegetation and maintain safe rights-of-waySnow RemovalClear snow and maintain safe winter travel routes

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).

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.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Must possess the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License within a six (6) month period from hire date.

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.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel.
• Understand and follow, quickly and accurately, oral and written instructions.
• Drive a manual shift transmission.
• Learn safe, effective operation of light to heavy equipment.
• Perform the essential functions of the class with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

Mohave County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Mohave County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all job applicants and employees. The County shall not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, pay promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration, term or condition of employment, due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, genetic information or disability, age (40 or older).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

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!

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you able to perform the physical requirements of the positions essential functions, including the ability to lift up to 60-65 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

03

A detailed 10-year work history is required on the application. Did you provide a 10-year work history, explaining any gaps? If not, explain why.

04

Do you have a current CDL or Medical Card?

• Yes
• No

05

If yes to Question #4, please list your CDL license number, any endorsements, and the expiration date of both the license and medical card. Class A expiration, Class B expiration, Tanker Air Brake Hazmat CDL expiration, Medical Card expiration.

06

If NO to Question 4, do you have the ability to obtain a CDL license within 6 months of appointment to the position given the Arizona State of eligibility requirements?

• Yes
• No

07

Please provide a detailed description of your experience in operating equipment, including the type of equipment used and the job it was used for? [Examples: Dozer, Motor Grader, Skid Steers, Land Cleaner, Excavator]

08

Do you have the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme hot and extreme cold temperatures?

09

Why do you want to work for Mohave County?

10

Do you have the ability to drive a manual transmission in a CDL vehicle?

• Yes
• No

11

If you currently have a CDL, do you have a restriction for manual transmission?

• Yes
• No

12

Will you accept a job that requires you to work overtime, including weekends or holidays?

• Yes
• No

13

Are you willing to accept a position in Kingman?

• Yes
• No

14

Would you accept $18.22/hour?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Mohave County

Address 700 W. Beale St

Kingman, Arizona, 86402

Phone 928-753-0736

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mohavecountyaz