Highway Maintenance Specialist - Highway - Public Works Division Job Chattanooga area,Tennessee USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Highway Maintenance Specialist I #1477 - Highway - Public Works Division

Description

Under close supervision, performs a variety of duties related to the maintenance of County highways and bridges such as road striping, sign installation, cutting trees, maintenance of right-of-way, fencing, traffic control and repair of road beds.

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Tasks

Performs a variety of general labor/road maintenance and repair work tasks at various locations throughout the county; including but not limited to sign installation, cutting trees, installation and repair of guardrails, traffic control to ensure work zone safety, maintenance of right-of-way and fencing, may oversee inmates assisting with road maintenance.

(Detailed list of some tasks below)

Operates a variety of heavy vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, front-end loaders, tractors, and rollers in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies in a safe and efficient manner; performs vehicle and equipment checks; performs preventive maintenance; may transfer equipment to and from work sites; may provide assistance in snow removal and ice control.

May be called upon to work during emergency weather conditions during and after normal work hours. Works around all types of moving equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees may be required to perform the following duties during any given work period:

NOTE:

This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks and should be noted that heavy equipment is used when it is applicable and available. INSTALL OR REPAIR GUARDRAILS Lift And Carry Guardrail Components

Posts (+/- 50 pounds)
12’ Rail (+/- 100 pounds)
25’ Rail (+/- 200 pounds - Requires 2 crew members to carry)
End flap (+/- 25 pounds)
Guardrail jobs often involve the use of a sledge hammer (10 to 16 pounds), pry bars, wrenches and sockets, and almost constant manipulation of components by pushing, pulling, and prying.

CUTTING AND REMOVING TREES FROM ROADWAYS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER Carry And Use

Chainsaw weighing approximately 25 pounds
Axe weighing approximately 10 pounds
Sledgehammer and Wedge weighing approximately 15 pounds
Cutting trees involves rolling or carrying branches and logs which can sometimes weigh from 5 to 100 pounds. Depending upon the severity of the weather, this task can continue for periods of up to twelve (12) hours with limited breaks.

ERRECTING AND REPAIRING FENCES Lift, Carry, And Use Components And Tools

Fence Posts weighing approximately 5 to 75 pounds
Wire Rolls weighing approximately 25 to 200 pounds (Requires 2 crew members)
Pole Drivers weighing approximately 25 to 75 pounds
Post Hole Diggers weighing approximately 20 pounds
Steel Bar weighing approximately 25 pounds
Concrete Bags weighing approximately 40 to 80 pounds
Fence building and repair often requires constant manipulation of components by lifting, pushing, and pulling.

CLEANING DRAIN TILE

Employees work in conjunction with water truck. Working in and around tiles and confined spaces. Lifting concrete box lids – approximately 100 to 300 pounds (requires 2 or 3 crew members). Pulling hoses against pressure to free obstructions using high pressure hoses (firehose). Requires digging in and around drainage structures with shovel or mattock.

SALT AND SAND DISTRIBUTION (SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL)

Often involves hand work with shovels to spread salt and sand to areas not accessible by salt trucks; physically shoveling and slinging salt and sand.

CLEANING LEAVES OUT OF DITCHES AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURES

Physical manipulation of pitchforks, rakes, and brooms to gather and pick up leaves.

FLAGGING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL

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