Public Works Trainee
Recruitment #10-971010-01

Approximate Salary:     $35,845.04 - $43,570.09/year
Opening Date:     3/5/2010 8:00:00 AM
Closing Date:     3/12/2010 5:00:00 PM
Contact Information:     Rebecca Iacobucci at (707) 784-2357
Type of Recruitment:      Open Competitive
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THE POSITION

This is an entry level class learning a variety of maintenance tasks related to an assigned section of the Public Works Division within the Department of Resource Management.  Incumbents may be assigned to the Roads, Traffic Maintenance, or Flood Control sections.

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 29, 2010.

The current recruitment may also be used to fill full-time regular, part-time, limited-term, and extra-help positions as vacanciees occur or the need arises.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Depending on assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Assists in permanent patch, pot hole patch, culvert installation, chip seal, dust coat, blade patch, crack sealing, and pavement removal and replacement on various road projects; applies oils, aggregates and blacktop to roadways.
  • Clears brush, weeds, trees, debris from channels, channel roads, bridges or levees using power and manual equipment and herbicides; helps reconstruct damaged bridges, channel or levees and places rip rap.
  • Learns to install and repair road signs and sign posts at proper height and angle and regularly inspects all signs on an assigned route; washes all signs using a power washer as needed and maintains a traffic sign log book.
  • Completes training as a flag person.
  • Learns district boundaries and roads within it.
  • Learns to perform daily pre-op and post-op of equipment to which assigned.
  • Learns to use hand tools associated with various activities of road maintenance.
  • Cleans and picks up litter and debris in and around County right of ways and County roads.
  • Learns to perform routine maintenance, according to lube chart or operators manual, on equipment.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  1. High school diploma or GED equivalent required.  AND
  2. Three (3) months work experience in construction trades required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Independent travel is required.
  • Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required.
  • Possession of a valid Class B California Driver’s License within three (3) months of employment.
  • Possession of a valid Class A California Driver’s License with an X endorsement (Hazardous Materials) within six (6) months of employment.
  • Incumbents of this class will demonstrate necessary knowledge and abilities to be promoted to the journey level within twelve (12) months of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

  • Incumbents and candidates applying for positions in this class will be subject to, depending on job assignment, drug and alcohol testing as required under the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.  Testing includes post-accident and pre-employment, as well as random and reasonable suspicion testing as required by law.
  • Candidates for some positions in this class may be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable policy.
  • Incumbents may be required to work outside normal business hours.
  • Incumbents in this classification will be flexibly promoted to the journey level Public Works Maintenance Worker upon the completion of one (1) year of satisfactory performance as a Public Works Trainee.

BENEFITS

"SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

SALARY POLICIES - The starting salary is ordinarily the first rate shown on the front of the announcement.  After satisfactory completion of approximately six months, a 5% salary advancement may be authorized.  Thereafter, further increases are possible upon completion of additional periods of six months, twelve months, and eighteen months, assuming satisfactory service.  Longevity, shift differential, bilingual, call back and stand by pay are provided for some classifications.  Effective December 1, 1998, all new hires are required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

HOLIDAYS & VACATIONS – Regular full time employees receive twelve paid holidays per year, and accrue vacation at the rate of ten days per year.  After three years of continuous service employees accrue vacation time at the rate of fifteen days per year and at the rate of twenty days per year after ten years. Senior and Executive management positions start earning vacation at a higher rate.

SICK LEAVE – Regular full time employees accumulate twelve sick leave days per year.

RETIREMENT - The county is a member of the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS), and benefits are coordinated with Social Security.  The County has reciprocity with all State PERS and County 1937 Act Retirement Systems agencies.  PERS retirement for miscellaneous employees is based on a formula of 2.7% @55 with both employee and employer contributing.  PERS safety retirement is based on a formula of 3.0% @ 50 or 2.0% @ 50 depending on the job classification.  The County reports the employer’s contribution to PERS as salary, thereby increasing employees pay upon retirement.

HEALTH BENEFITS - Employees and their dependents are eligible for vision and dental insurance with 100% of the cost paid by the County of Solano.  The County also participates in a cafeteria medical plan administered by PERS HealthCare (eligibility is dependent upon job classification).

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - An Employee Assistance Program is also available.

OTHER BENEFITS – Employees also may elect to participate in a deferred compensation and the credit union.  All County employees are eligible to purchase auto and/or home owners, renter insurance from Liberty Mutual Insurance.  This is a group policy and therefore receive substantial savings on premiums.  Life insurance is also available for employees only.

SELECTION PROCESS

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 29, 2010.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. 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 a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Candidates will need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment.  Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. These provisions are subject to change.

HOW TO APPLY

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement, (ie. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) days of the final filing date or within five (5) days from application submittal if the recruitment is Open & Continuous or Open until Filled. 

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply.  Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources, (707) 784-6170 open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, you must be an applicant for initial County employment, have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF YOUR DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.  If you have a service connected disability, you must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating you are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points.  Veteran's preference five (5) points Disabled Veterans 10 points.

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: If you are a qualified individual with a disability, that is, someone who is able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, contact the Solano County Department of Human Resources at (707)784-6170, for a Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.  This form should be received in the Human Resources Department within 5 days from the final filing date of the recruitment.  A staff member will contact you and advise you how to proceed.

IMPORTANT: If you are a Solano County employee with a disabling condition, and are unable to perform the essential functions of your present position with or without reasonable accommodation, you may be eligible for preferential certification to an alternative position.  Please immediately notify the ADA Analyst at (707)784-6170 to initiate review of this option.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

PLEASE NOTE: All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.

HIRING PROCEDURES - Depending on the number of qualified applicants received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Candidates must be successful in each part of the examination.  For Civil Service positions, the appointing authority is entitled to certification of the top five candidates by score.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT - Prospective employees will be required to have a Urine Drug Test in accordance with the Solano County Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Solano County employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the California Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION - Prior to appointment you may be required to pass a medical examination administered by the County Physician.  Candidates are encouraged not to quit or give notice to present employers until the medical examination has been completed and passed.

APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be fingerprinted and required to execute an oath of allegiance to the United States and the State of California.  You will also be required to offer proof that you are a lawfully admitted alien or U.S. citizen.

EXAMINATION APPEALS - For Civil Service positions, individuals selecting to appeal their disqualification in any phase of the examination process must submit a written statement to the Director of Human Resources, within five calendar days of the receipt of the action, indicating the action being appealed, their specific basis for the appeal and the relief sought.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD - All new positions are required to successfully complete a minimum probationary period of six to twelve months, depending upon the position.  A probationary period does not apply to "at will" positions.

EXTRA HELP APPOINTMENTS - Appointments may be made from an eligible list for extra help (up to 999 hours/fiscal year, no benefits) positions.

DISASTER WORKERS - In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

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.



 
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