Apprentice Highway Worker - Wall

Apprentice Highway Worker

The role of the Apprentice Highway Worker is to ensure the roadways are safe for the travelling public by performing maintenance work on County highways and bridges.

Essential Functions:

• Perform road construction and maintain highways and surrounding terrain including operation of heavy equipment, trucks, construction machinery, snow removal equipment, etc. in a safe and efficient manner
• Remove snow and ice from roads and bridges
• Prepare equipment for snow removal including installing chains, changing cutting edges and/or loading trucks with sanding materials
• Know the functions and limitations of each piece of equipment
• Maintain bridges and access areas including inspection, maintenance and replacement of structural members, compaction of backfill area
• Maintain all construction and maintenance equipment in a safe and orderly condition
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures

Education And/Or Experience

Required:

• One or more years of road construction/maintenance experience
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Knowledge of equipment and truck operation
• Must have a valid driver's license and have or be able to obtain a South Dakota Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within ninety (90) days of hire date

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to move about and operate necessary tools and equipment.
• Must be able to move up to 50 pounds unassisted, and move 100 pounds with assistance
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in-person and in writing
• Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment

Working Environment:

• Most work is performed outdoors where the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions including; extreme cold, extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, high volume traffic, heavy equipment and noise related to construction projects. Noise level may be loud at times.
• Subject to call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays and must live within 30 minutes of divisional office/shop hired for
• Overtime hours may be required

Pennington County Benefit

Summary:

The following is a summary of benefits available to full-time and part-time benefited employees of Pennington County.

Health Care Program:

Health – Pennington County has a self-funded health care program for employees and their dependents. Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield). Two plans are offered: a traditional PPO plan with co-pay structure and a high deductible plan with higher deductible/out-of-pocket maximums. Dental – Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental of South Dakota. 100% of usual and customary charges for preventive and diagnostic procedures are covered, after a $50 deductible per individual / $150 per family.

Routine and restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, and major services are covered at 50%. There is an annual maximum of $1000 per individual. Orthodontics are not covered under this plan. Prescription – The Health care program includes retail and mail order (90-day supply) prescription coverage, both requiring an affordable co-pay. Co-pays do not accumulate toward satisfaction of the deductible or co-insurance limit.

Note:

Health care program coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following one complete month of employment. The program is available for employees and their dependents.

Life Insurance:

Pennington County provides a $20,000 basic life insurance policy for every benefited employee. Optional supplemental life insurance can be purchased for employee, spouse, and dependent children.

Employee Assistance Program:

Pennington County employees and family members may receive counseling services for issues relating to…