Highway Maintenance Technician

This position performs a variety of highway construction and maintenance work to keep the roadways and roadsides safe and in good repair according to standards. Winter maintenance activities are also required for this position. This position may also be responsible for the operation of heavy equipment and other specialized equipment used in building, shaping, and maintaining road surfaces and culvert replacements.

Final date to receive applications:

Job type:
County

Status:
Full Time, Non-Exempt

Starting wage range: $26.32/hr.

- $28.97/hr.

Position open until filled

Summer 6:00 - 4:00 M-TH, Winter 7:00 - 3:00 M-F

Year round work, 4-10 hour day schedule in the summer, comp time option, PPE Reimbursement program, no travel

• Safely operates assigned trucks and heavy construction equipment, machinery, and tools for highway and bridge construction and maintenance construction; and maintenance materials handling.
• Responds to weather situations including snow and ice events, high water, washouts, and others as directed.
• Responds to unforeseen emergency situations including cargo spills, traffic accidents, blocked roads, pavement buckles, and others as directed.
• Performs general highway maintenance and related activities as assigned, including snow and ice removal, temporary and permanent asphalt surface repairs, patching holes, sawing pavement, concrete repairs, sign repairs, clearing brush, hauling materials, flagging traffic, roadway vegetation control, sweeping intersections, routering and sealing road cracks, culvert and drainage work, removing dead animals, trash, and buildings and facilities maintenance repairs.
• Operates equipment as required, including but not limited to, trucks, tractor-mowers, sweepers, small rollers, loaders, snow removal equipment, and similar equipment of comparable size and complexity.
• Operates brush cutters, chain saws, asphalt kettles, jackhammers, weed sprayers, forklifts, hand mowers, and various hand tools.
• May operate heavy motorized equipment including but not limited to, motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, large capacity loaders, large roller compactors, large trucks, tractors, oil distributors, semi-tractor, and trailer, aerial truck, centerliner, and other similar equipment of comparable size and complexity, as required.
• Performs daily inspection and service to equipment. Maintains records of inspection and services.
• Performs minor repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance to assigned equipment as scheduled or directed.
• Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; assists co-workers in the safe handling of equipment; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
• Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents, or personal injuries.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and storage area.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma/equivalent.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with N endorsement.
• Work Zone Safety Training, MSHA, confined space, hazmat, forklift certification, first aid, and CPR, may be required upon hire based upon assignment of equipment.
• Employment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

• Previous work experience in heavy equipment operation or truck driving.

• Ability and skill to drive and operate mobile equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Ability to safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and machinery including hydraulic systems, trailers, towing, fastening and covering of loads, lifting capacities, and proper loading to meet safe and efficient weight distributions.
• Knowledge of Digger's Hotline, utility markings, clearances, and rules for safe equipment operation in close proximity to underground and overhead utility facilities.
• Knowledge of legal load limits for assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to safely perform flagging operations in accordance with industry guidelines.
• Ability to install and maintain traffic control devices in accordance with industry guidelines.
• Ability to operate assigned…