Utility Maintenance Worker - Roads and Bridges

Summary

Performs skilled labor and drives truck(s) to help construct, repair and maintain county roads and bridges, drainage ditches, and culverts.

• Assists Equipment Operators in the construction, repair and maintenance of county roads, bridges, drainage ditches and culverts; drives and operates trucks including dump trucks, water trucks, front end loaders, slope mowers, tractors, spreaders, rollers, mowers, sweepers, and bush hog;
• May utilize hand and power tools for routine maintenance of vehicles and facilities;
• Performs manual labor tasks.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Performs other job related duties as directed.

The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.

• High school graduate or GED preferred;
• Two years of experience in road construction or skilled facility maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in operating a slope mower is desirable.

Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License preferred.

• Knowledge of: tools, equipment, methods, and materials used in public works and facility construction, maintenance, and repair activities; the practices followed in the care and safe operation of trucks, motorized equipment, and power tools; the precautions necessary to work safely around mechanized equipment; basic air conditioning, carpentry, electrical, painting, and plumbing tasks.
• Skill in: the safe use of common hand tools and light power equipment; performing manual labor for protracted periods of time; understanding and complying with oral and written instructions; working effectively with others on a team or crew.

Trucks, including dump truck, water trucks, front end loaders, slope mowers, tractors, spreaders, rollers, mowers, sweepers, and bush hog, and/or power tools necessary for routine maintenance of vehicles, other tools and equipment related to job performance.

Job requires flexibility in order to perform a variety of tasks; performing routine, repetitive duties; driving trucks and operating road equipment.

Work is performed primarily outside. Worker is subject to adverse weather and environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, humidity, and precipitation; noise and vibration from heavy equipment; physical hazards from moving machinery, equipment with moving parts, and traffic; adverse atmospheric conditions from dust, fumes and chemicals.

Job duties require heavy work; working on uneven surfaces; may move materials and equipment up to 100 lbs. by lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; constant standing and/or walking (more than 75 percent of the time) is required. Duties require appropriate safety precautions.

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status (disabled), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or political affiliation in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact a Human Resources representative at , or for the hearing impaired, through RELAY Texas at or mail your request to 1225 Pearl St.,

Suite 201 Beaumont, Texas 77701.