Road Technician II - Asphalt crew

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

• Respect -respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated
  - strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity
  - do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable
  - ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly
  - service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

We are hiring a full-time (40 hours weekly), non-exempt Road Technician II to work with the asphalt Crew. The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment for asphalt repairs and roadway paving. Additionally, in this role, you will repair and add stone or gravel to county dirt roads.

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 112: $21.63 - $25.96 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

Work Schedule: Responds to after-hours emergency calls as required; works on call for duty in inclement weather conditions and on holidays as necessary.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Expanded Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of maintenance tasks using vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery, including but not limited to grading and paving roads and parking lots, scraping roads, constructing and repairing bridges, constructing barricades, constructing convenience centers for garbage disposal, patching roads, mending fences, constructing and repairing sidewalks, installing asphalt or concrete, placing stone, landscaping, sowing grass and mowing grass on rights-of-way, cutting and removing trees and debris from rights-of-way, installing road signs, digging ditches, laying drainage pipes, hauling waste, etc.
• Operates heavy vehicles and equipment to load, haul or move materials, dirt and debris; drives a truck to transport heavy equipment and required materials and tools to job sites.
• Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs of equipment, machinery, and tools; inspects equipment regularly for proper and safe operating condition.
• Sets up road construction sites to control traffic flow during work based on the guidelines set by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, municipalities, counties, and contractors. May work as traffic control flag man.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls as required; works on call for duty in inclement weather conditions and on holidays as necessary.
• Assists workers in other County Departments and divisions with maintenance tasks as necessary.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Two years of operating construction heavy equipment or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state CDL A driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• CEPSCI = Storm Water maintenance (state issued).
• FEMA ICS…