County of Alameda
9410
YARDWORKER
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to act as a utility worker in the performance of a variety of duties
and responsibilities in the Public Works Agency Corporation Yard; and to perform related
work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
The Yardworker classification is used only in the Public Works Agency. Incumbents of
positions in this classification are assigned the responsibility of performing a variety of skilled
functions requiring the ability to operate a wide variety of tools and equipment in the
performance of day-to-day activities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However,
employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual
in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
1.
Performs a wide variety of skilled tasks using tools that include arc welder, body grinder, stand
grinder, drill press, hand drills, table saw, cut-off saw, saber saw, saw-all, chain saw, dial
caliper-inch and metric, dial indicators with magnetic base and other miscellaneous hand or
power tools.
2.
Issues power tools and equipment and other miscellaneous supplies to Public Works Agency
work crews and maintains the inventory and records of these tools and supplies in a
computerized maintenance management and inventory system.
3.
Fabricates and repairs flashers, A-frames, barricades and portable road signs.
4.
Uses and trains other Agency personnel in the use of various types of equipment, such as
portable pumps, generators, chain saws, pole hedgers, pole saws and weedeaters.
5.
Maintains landscaping, including the sprinkler system.
6.
Orders and receives all supplies for the Public Works Agency field operations, including pipe,
lumber, solvents, traffic paint, personal protective equipment, hand tools, road materials,
hazmat cleanup materials, etc.
7.
Operates forklift to unload newly-received stock.
8.
Maintains and repairs all pneumatic and hydraulic tools which include jackhammers, gasoline
powered portable water pumps, chippers, generators, hedgers, chainsaws and other hand
equipment used by Agency personnel.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either I
The equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a Laborer in the Alameda County classified
service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the
Consolidated Courts.)
Or II
The equivalent of two years of full-time experience performing a variety of skilled tasks as
described in the Examples of Duties listed above.
License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Certificate: Acquisition of forklift operator’s certificate within 30 days of employment.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the
announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties
listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.
Knowledge of:
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Common tools, materials, equipment and methods of carpentry, electrical and mechanical
trades.
Record keeping.
Basic computer skills.
Purchasing and requisition procedures.
Ability to:
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Perform skilled tasks in a wide variety of maintenance and construction trades.
Maintain inventory records.
Operate a variety of construction tools and equipment.
Maintain a variety of construction tools and equipment.
Work effectively under stress.
Deal and work effectively with co-workers and supply/service vendors.
Revised: 6/78
PR:Lm-h Revised: 6/85
HC:pb Revised: 2/26/92
Old doc: 0875h
New doc: 9410.doc
ys/3/01
CSC Date: 3/25/92
RC:pf Revised 4/7/03
CSC Date 5/14/03