Highway Technician -III

Highway Technician

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible; additional compensation to include annual work boot allowance); full-time; 40 hours per week;
Summer:
Monday – Thursday; 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.;
Winter:
Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.; full benefits

The Highway Technician performs skilled maintenance and repair work on County roadways, bridges, storm drainage systems, traffic signs, and related infrastructure. This position operates a variety of light to heavy equipment and tools in support of roadway maintenance, construction, and emergency response activities. Work includes pavement repairs, drainage maintenance, vegetation management, snow and ice control, and installation or repair of signs and appurtenances.

Incumbents perform assigned tasks in accordance with established procedures, safety standards, and work plans under the direction of a Foreman or Assistant Foreman. The position may provide limited assistance or guidance to other workers but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Work is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions and may require on-call response for emergencies or winter operations.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN I DUTIES:

• Operate light to heavy equipment and vehicles, including dump trucks, mowers, loaders, skid steers, and related equipment, following established safety procedures
• Assist with pavement maintenance activities such as pothole patching, minor asphalt and concrete repairs, trench repairs, and shoulder maintenance
• Perform basic drainage maintenance, including ditch cleaning, debris removal, culvert assistance, and minor pipe repairs
• Install, repair, and maintain traffic signs, guardrails, and other roadside safety devices
• Perform other related duties as required

HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN II DUTIES:

• Operate and maintain a wide range of heavy and specialized equipment, including graders, backhoes, track hoes, bucket trucks, sweepers, and pavement marking equipment
• Perform advanced drainage work such as culvert replacement, pipe installation, ditch grading, and alignment of pipe using established methods and equipment
• Conduct skilled trade work including welding, concrete and masonry repair, and fabrication related to highway and bridge maintenance
• Fabricate, install, and maintain traffic signs and pavement markings in compliance with MUTCD and County standards
• Set up, modify, and remove work zones and traffic control devices in accordance with approved traffic control plans
• Perform other related duties as required

HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN III DUTIES:

• Lead, assign, and direct the work of crews on complex projects, specialty assignments, or emergency operations
• Operate highly specialized heavy equipment and machinery requiring, extensive experience, and technical expertise
• Assist Foremen and Assistant Foremen by providing work…