This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Resource Management Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Porterville.

Operate any of a variety of road construction and maintenance equipment on an intermittent or regular basis depending on work projects and locations; act as lead worker over small crews as locations make necessary; interpret verbal and written orders and work sketches; inspect work in progress and give assistance to crew members; assist superintendent in making regular inspections of district roads and concrete structures for damages and repairs; assist in handling emergency and after hour calls; answer public complaints; assist in making field repairs and adjustments of equipment; service assigned equipment; coordinate work efforts of two or more small crews apart from larger groups; supervise directing traffic, road patching, fence repair, concrete work, right of way clearance, installation of drains or culverts and similar duties; keep records on time, material and equipment maintenance; may assume additional duties in Assistant Superintendent's absence or as conditions warrant.

Education/Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade AND four years in the operation of a variety of light and heavy construction type equipment doing several phases of road building and maintenance work including equipment service maintenance, keeping operation records and some supervisory experience gained as a journey worker acting on an occasional or emergency basis. In addition, this position also requires a general knowledge and understanding of concrete placement for flat work and curb and gutter installations and finishing.

Knowledge of: Light and heavy equipment operation and service requirements; safety procedures; proper method of backfilling culvert installations, and building retaining walls or installing rip rap. Concrete work to include the use of concrete tools, practices mixtures, and their elementary properties; procedures and applicable federal and state rules and guidelines in road construction and maintenance operations; principles of supervision and training of small crews; record keeping systems.

Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; work with and supervise small crews; operate a variety of construction type equipment; service and make minor repairs on equipment; setting of forms, lay, finish and repair concrete; organize work in proper step-by-step order; adjust to changes in work loads; identify and evaluate problems; read and understand construction plans and grade stakes; interpret blueprints; retain and recall factual information; inspect work progress at intervals and make adjustments on completion; explain nature of work to interested property owners; train inexperienced workers in acceptable work methods; prepare written and oral reports; work cooperatively with maintenance personnel and other County departments; use patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with the public.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, Class “A” California driver's license as well as an endorsement to include tankers and doubles at date of hire.

Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Bargaining Unit 2

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.


Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.


To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/index.cfm/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.