Maintenance Worker (Roads)

Performs work activities utilizing both manual labor and motorized equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, traffic, control devices, and drainage systems with County of Summit Engineer responsibilities. Incumbent serves as a primary resource in the performance of manual labor duties and vehicle and equipment operating. This is skilled work in the operation of moderately complex vehicles and equipment in construction and related maintenance activities. This position operates vehicles and equipment requiring specialized skill and/or training in manipulating controls and attachments and/or in maneuvering for safe and efficient special purpose operation. When not operating vehicles and equipment, employee participates in and/or leads work crew activity. Performs the tasks of clearing, seeding, installing drainage pipe, and maintaining grade control. Guides and directs heavy equipment operators. This position is responsible for participating in and leading the installation and maintenance and repair of traffic control devices, guardrail, and pavement markings. Installs different types and sizes of drainage pipe for storm water management. Installs various forms and types of erosion control material, such as but not limited to rip-rap, vegetation mats, silt fence(s), grids, seeding, and mulching. Performs grade checking using “eye”, levels, and laser equipment. Cuts, trims, clears and chips trees, brush, and all other vegetation from ditch right-of-way. Transports various materials in dump trucks to and from job site(s), and tows trailers in regular operations. Operates pumps for water removal, operates compactors in back filling, and pours and finishes concrete. Performs asphalt pavement repairs using various materials and techniques. Operates a variety of light and heavy trucks to transport people, equipment, and materials; loads and unloads pipe, logs, and steel plates; operates high pressure water truck and roller, in the construction and maintenance of highways. Operates salt spreader and heavy trucks with plow attachments and liquid deicer systems for snow and ice control operations.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Relevant experience in working with vehicles, tools, and equipment common to road construction and maintenance activities.
• The ability to work in an outdoor environment often performing manual labor tasks that are exacting, strenuous, and require extreme caution and strict adherence to applicable safety measures.
• Completion of secondary education or equivalent with expected proficiency in written and oral communications and basic mathematical skills.
• Experience in operating motorized equipment up to and include dump trucks.
• Possession of a valid State of Ohio Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker endorsement.