Highway Maintenance Worker; DOT​/D1

Why does the job exist?

This position will operate medium to heavy duty equipment in a safe and efficient manner to repair and maintain interstate, roads, roadways, highways, bridges and structures, and erosion repairs throughout District One for the safety of the traveling public.

By operating medium to heavy duty equipment, utilizing hand and power tools, and performing operator level maintenance on equipment and tools.

The traveling public and pedestrians.

• Six (6) months experience operating 10-yard dump truck, loader, backhoe, mower with attachments, blade, roller, broom and other light to heavy duty equipment.
• Ability to repair and maintain roadways and bridges, guardrail, fences and other roadway features.
• Perform operator level preventive maintenance checks and services on equipment and tools.
• Ability to utilize a computer.
• Ability to utilize hand tools to service, clean, maintain and repair equipment, buildings, grounds and fixtures.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Six (6) months of experience maintaining roads and operating medium to heavy-duty equipment to include loader, five (5) and ten (10) yard dump trucks, self-propelled brooms, rollers, or mowers. Must possess a valid driver's license and a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (or equivalent licenses from another state) within one (1) year of hire. This position may require Herbicide, Tanker, and/or Hazmat endorsement.

This position is designated a safety sensitive position within the meaning of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and must abide by all provisions of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Testing Act. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.

Employment requires successful completion of a post-offer physical and pre-employment drug test; employment is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. A Class B Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of hire and Class A Commercial Driver's License within nine (9) months of hire is required. Must pass demonstrative abilities with a 75% or better to advance to the interview.

Business reference checks and driver's license verification are also required, and employment is conditional pending results.

Work is performed primarily in the field in varying weather conditions - hot or cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow, exposure to sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, rough/rugged terrain, noxious plants and infected trash, exposure to hazardous chemicals, insects and reptiles, loud noises, confined spaces, stressful situations, subject to falls and bruises, considerable physical strain, high speed/high volume traffic, interaction with the public, local county, school and city officials by phone and in person, irregular hours day or night, subject to call out for emergencies, heavy lifting, sitting/standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling for extended periods of time may be required.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Frequent temporary assignments that require travel and extended overnight stays; extended or irregular hours day or night; and call-out away from post of duty to include night time work and snow removal as applicable are required.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.