Road Maintenance Worker Specialist - Mohave Valley

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).

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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:

Pothole Repair
- Patch and repair damaged pavement areas

Shoulder Maintenance
- Maintain roadway shoulders for safety

Construction Maintenance
- Support construction-related road work

Crack Seal & Chip Seal
- Treat approx. 90–100 miles of paved roadway each fiscal year

Soil Stabilization
- Improve soil structure on roadways

Dirt Road Grading
- Grade and maintain unpaved roads

Sweeping
- Clear debris from roadways and shoulders

Culvert & Cattle Guard Cleanup
- Maintain drainage and livestock crossings

Guardrail Repair
- Repair and maintain roadside guardrails

Right-of-Way Weed Control
- Remove vegetation and maintain safe rights-of-way

Snow Removal
- Clear snow and maintain safe winter travel routes

• 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…