Road Maintenance Worker Specialist - Mohave Valley

Road Maintenance Worker Specialist - Mohave Valley

Salary

$46,072.00 - $56,638.40 Annually

Location

Mohave Valley, AZ

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

06018

Department

Public Works

Division

Roads

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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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

• Traveling 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:

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

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 equipments 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 drivers 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 Arizonas 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.

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 you High School diploma or GED

• Yes
• No

02

Are you able to meet the physical requirements of the position essential functions, including but not limited to lifting up to 60-65 pounds without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a 10-year work history as it is required for this application, if there are any gaps in your 10 year history, please explain why and what the gaps were:

04

Do you have a CDL or Medical Card?

• Yes
• No

05

If Yes to question 4 please list you CDL license number and expiration date, any endorsements as well as the Tanker Air Brakes Hazmat CDL Medical card number and expiration Date:

06

If NO to Question 4, do you have the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of appointment to the position?

• Yes
• No

07

Please provide a detail 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 a wide range of weather conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold, while maintaining awareness of personal safety?

• Yes
• No

09

Why do you want to work for Mohave County?

10

Do you currently 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 on the spot with Mohave Valley?

• Yes
• No

14

Would you accept $22.15/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