Utility In Training Job Cosmopolis Washington USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Location: Cosmopolis

Utility In Training Or Utility I

** Only hiring 1 position either, Utility in training OR Utility I depending on qualifications
** JOB SUMMARY

Employees in this position perform a variety of semi-skilled highway maintenance tasks to assist in providing the county with safe roadways.

Employees in this position may be required to perform portions or all of the duties normally falling within the current classification depending on current workload and staffing requirements. Employees may promote to a Utility I after they have received a Class A CDL with Tanker and Manual Transmission Endorsement. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Operates a variety of power equipment/vehicles in making minor repairs to roadways, shoulders, and related structures such as bridges and guardrails. This equipment includes:

Pickups
Water Pumps
Misc. Hand Tools
Implements inc. Chainsaws
Chipper Unit

Repairs roadway using cold patch and raking hot asphalt.

Cleans roadways and related structures by picking up rubbish and debris, sweeping bridges and traffic islands, cleaning ditches and culverts with hand shovel or mechanical equipment and generally maintains roadways in a clean condition.

Performs maintenance painting.

Assists in painting traffic arrows, crosswalks, and stop bars using templates, spray gun, rollers, and brushes.

Cuts brush, trees, and other vegetation from the right-of-way using a pole saw, hydraulic cutting wand chain saw, machete, ax, and powered mowers.

Assists in landscaping highway rights-of-way, planting and maintaining a variety of ground cover plants and trees.

Performs various traffic control assignments, including signing, flagging, and uses manual tools to work on posts, guardrails, signs, etc.

Performs rough carpentry and masonry.

Cleans and cares for tools and equipment; performs preventive maintenance.

Assists in training other personnel in the use of road equipment.

Responds to callout for emergency situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically requires:

Climbing

Balancing

Stooping, kneeling

Crouching

Reaching

Standing

Mobility

Pushing

Pulling

Lifting

Manual Dexterity

Grasping

Feeling

Talking

Hearing

Seeing

Repetitive motion

Requires the physical strength and ability sufficient to perform manual labor for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable situations and in all types of weather and temperature conditions. May lift and carry 50-100 pounds; work at heights, alone, and in remote areas; have exposure to smoke, fumes, weeds and plants, etc.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

Skilled in the use of manual and power hand tools.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers, supervisors and the general public.

Knowledge of work zone safety and traffic control.

Ability to work in a safe, efficient, and cooperative manner.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Ability to obtain a valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver's license with Tanker and Manual Transmission Endorsement and acceptable driving record within one year of hire date.

Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR, Flagging, and Defensive Driving certifications.

The County requires a physical examination, hearing examination, and alcohol and drug test. Any offer of employment is contingent upon those results.

Supplemental Information

The statements contained herein reflect general details describing the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the scope of responsibility. They are not an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER