Road Structures Worker I-26602505
Salary
$60,673.60 - $73,756.80 Annually
Location
County of San Diego, CA
Job Type
Regular - Full time
Job Number
26602505
Department
Public Works, Dept of, Road
Division
Roads Program-Rf
Opening Date
05/29/2026
Closing Date
6/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Excellent Opportunity!
County of San Diego
ROAD STRUCTURES WORKER I
Practical Exams and Interviews will be conducted beginning the week of July 20, 2026.
This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $60,673.60 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.
Future Salary Increases
June 2026 - 3.48% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 0.48% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 - 2.94% increase to base pay (2.90% Across-the- Board + 0.48% Market Adjustment)
The Position
The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Road Structures Worker I. Employees in this job class perform work in the construction, repair, and preventive maintenance of County-maintained road and bridge structures, culverts, guardrails, masonry walls, concrete curb and gutters, and related structures.
Please read the Road Structures Worker I job description for more information.
Hiring Process and Timeline:
i. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
ii. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
iii. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Conditions of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veterans Preference Policy for additional information.
Military Skills Translator
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Strategic Plan
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov)
Disaster Service Worker
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary (NMG-NCR)
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score.
DO NOT indicate "SEE RESUME," or "SEE APPLICATION," as these are not acceptable answers.
Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
By checking the YES below, I indicate that I have read and understand the instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire. I understand that the written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position.
Do you understand this information?
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please select the box that most accurately describes how you qualify for Road Structures Worker I:
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If you selected at least one of the experience areas in the previous question, please ensure that the experience is referenced in the Work Experience section of the application. Please also provide the following information regarding your experience for each position held: 1) Job Title(s) 2) Employer Name(s) 3) Employment Dates 4) A description of your duties. Note: If you selected "I do not meet the minimum qualifications listed above" in the previous question, then please enter "NA" below.
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CURRENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA CLASS A OR B DRIVERS LICENSE/PERMIT:
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Do you have at least one (1) year experience working with the following concrete structures: culverts, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, bridges, or walls?
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If you selected Yes to Question #5 above, please indicate your experience and include the following information:
1) Job title
2) Employer name
3) Employment dates (month/year)
4) Brief description of your experience working with concrete structures
NOTE: Please ensure your experience is in the Work Experience section of this application. If you do not have experience, please enter "N/A" below.
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Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in the following areas of materials/construction and maintenance?
Note: Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses may be subject to verification.
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If you selected one or more of the checkboxes in Question #7 above, please indicate your experience and include the following information:
1) Job title
2) Employer name
3) Employment dates (month/year)
4) Brief description of your experience
Note: Please ensure your experience is in the Work Experience section of this application. If you selected None of the above, please indicate "N/A" below.
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Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in the following areas of plan/blueprint reading?
Note: Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses may be subject to verification.
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If you selected one or more of the checkboxes in Question #9 above, please indicate your experience and include the following information:
1) Job title
2) Employer name
3) Employment dates (month/year)
4) Brief description of your experience
Note: Please ensure your experience is in the Work Experience section of this application. If you selected None of the above, please indicate "N/A" below.
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
Required Question
Employer County of San Diego
Address 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370
San Diego, California, 92123
Phone (619) 236-2191
(866) 880-9374
Website http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov
We are committed to provide and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce for County departments so they may deliver superior services to the residents and visitors of the County of San Diego.