Highway Maintenance Worker

Under direct supervision of the Highway Commissioner, the Maintenance Worker I performs a variety of maintenance and traffic tasks related to the preservation and upkeep of road district highways, bridges, draining structures, and other highway features. The Maintenance Worker I operates tools and highway maintenance equipment, and may occasionally lead a maintenance or traffic crew. Performs all duties in accordance with the Warren Township safety code and established safe work practices.

• High school diploma/GED equivalency required
• CDL license, Class A or B required
• Ability to pass background check, pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and DOT physical exam. (This position is subject to random drug & alcohol testing.)
• At least 1 year of experience snowplowing, construction, and/or maintenance work preferred

Full-Time;
Monday-Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm

• Operates and maintains brush chippers, sewer vacuums, jet machines, sweepers, backhoes, loaders, trucks, skid loaders, tractors, mowers, snow plows, salt spreaders, compressors, jack hammers, generators, and other heavy motorized equipment; washes, greases and helps maintain equipment including minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Repairs, replaces, and patches concrete, bituminous, and other road surfaces; fills in shoulder ruts with dirt and gravel; cleans and repairs bridges; directs and controls traffic during road maintenance.
• Lays out limited storm drainage systems.
• Operates dump trucks to haul stone, concrete, sand, asphalt, and other construction material; spreads salt and sand; plows and removes snow; cleans, repairs and erects signs; digs post holes, sets or pills posts; repairs guard rails and fences; paints curbs; plants, trims and fertilizes tree and shrubbery. Works from ladders and scaffolding.
• Cuts grass, weeds, and brush; repairs and cleans culverts, drains, storm sewers, ditches, and other drainage facilities; loads and unloads trucks; spreads sand, gravel and asphalt; fills, fires, and operates asphalt kettles; fills pavement cracks and joints.
• Moves equipment and supplies to other locations, stockpiles materials, and loads trucks.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties in headquarters.
• Conducts equipment inspections per guidelines and coordinates necessary repairs.
• Removes and disposes of trash, dead animals, and other debris found on highways.
• Responds to calls on a 24-hour basis to assist in emergencies such as floods, winds, rain, and snow storms.
• Attends and completes training required for the job as required by the Highway Commissioner.
• Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains responsive community relations; notifies Highway Commissioner of any accidental damage to customer property.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Understands the practices, methods, and materials used in maintenance, repair, and construction of public streets, storm water facilities and/or buildings.
• Ability to operate general equipment, machinery, tools, and onboard computers used in maintenance, repair, and construction work.
• Demonstrates and understands proper safety procedures and awareness of occupational hazards associated with assignments and the equipment involved. Complies with OSHA and risk management protocols.
• Ability to operate and utilize desktop and machinery computers and basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Ability to work independently or in teams to complete projects on time.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate licenses and certifications to operate equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic locating unit, utility maps, as-built maps, and site maps to locate utility lines.
• Ability to perform arduous physical labor, indoors or outdoors, as required by the Highway Commissioner and the essential duties and responsibilities of the role.