Maintenance Assistant Temp - Highway

Overview

This is a skilled position performing manual labor, under limited supervision, in the operation and maintenance of County highways and properties. Operate equipment including self-propelled riding mowers, trucks with trailers, and others. Perform manual labor in the construction and maintenance of County highways and properties. Set up work zone traffic control measures, in conformance with the MMUTCD. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Previous work experience with Washington County Highway Department
• Previous highway work experience
• Work experience operating hand mower, string trimmer, backpack blower, utility vehicle, janitorial equipment, a truck with trailer, riding mower, hand tools
• Work experience with mowing, tree trimming, refuse removal, flagging (work zone), herbicide/pesticide application

Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday or four 10-hour days. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

$17.52 - $18.86 Hourly

Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Right to work Poster

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have the ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions. Must have own means of transportation; individuals operating a motor vehicle for County business must possess a valid driver's license.

One-year grounds or road maintenance experience desired.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a criminal history background check prior to beginning employment with Washington County.

Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace
• Knowledge of common tools, methods, and equipment used in parks, highways and facility maintenance;
• Ability to understand and follow basic instructions;
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time under possible adverse weather conditions
• Ability to meet and deal with the public in a friendly, businesslike manner;
• Ability to report to work on a regular and timely basis.

• Under limited supervision, performs general highway, parks and facility maintenance work such as maintenance of grass, tree, shrubs and other forms of vegetation, pickup and removal of refuse; cleaning of various buildings, restroom facilities, and other structures; assists in minor repair and general maintenance of standard facilities such as benches, tables, and grills;
• Operates equipment such as self-propelled riding mowers and others, as assigned;
• Performs manual labor in the construction and maintenance of highways, park equipment, irrigation systems, swimming areas, trails, grounds, trees, and buildings;
• Assists in the painting of buildings, fences, tables, benches, and equipment;
• Reports hazards such as signs down or missing, washouts and other hazards on roadways and ditches;
• Reports violations of County Park Ordinance;
• Operates trucks with trailers and performs other maintenance duties as apparent or assigned;

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work is physical in nature and performed 90% outside, 10% inside. Work performed outside involves exposure to seasonal weather elements including heat, wind, humidity, sand, rain and cold water. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to: hand and riding mowers, string trimmer, sprayer, automatic transmission truck with a trailer with a combined GVW of under 26,000 pounds and hand tools.

Duties include being able to perform the following movements on an occasional to continuous basis:
Walking, turning/twisting, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, climbing, reaching and grasping. Duties may include lifting and pulling up to 75 pounds. with or without assistance. Exposures may include but are not limited to: various chemical agents, fuels, blacktop/diesel/gasoline fumes, fertilizer, temperature extremes, and in rare instances, body fluids. Additional…