Maintenance Worker/Operator

Job Title: Maintenance Worker/Operator

Department: Highway

Reports To: Assistant Highway Superintendent

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Principal Function: The Maintenance Worker/Operator is responsible for operating equipment and Dump Trucks in the performance of a variety of tasks around the maintenance, upkeep, and services of the County roads.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Operates equipment to create new roadways, resurface roadways, reshape embankments, operate the asphalt roller, operate the street sweeper, clear drainage ditches, install culverts, and other similar operations.

2. Locates and flags for utilities, as needed.

3. Locates pipes and maps for pipe replacement, as needed.

4. Mows and maintains open space areas in the County.

5. Performs general construction tasks and building maintenance of County-owned properties.

6. Removes trees and other debris from County roads after storms.

7. Operates snow control equipment in the removal of snow and application of salt to County roads and properties.

8. Performs routine maintenance on all tools, power equipment, and heavy machinery.

9. Repairs and replaces County road signs utilizing heavy equipment, if needed.

10. Performs general laborer work to complete assigned tasks as required.

11. Performs janitorial duties in order to keep work areas clean and safe, as needed.

12. Maintains an effective communication process with the Assistant Highway Superintendent and Highway Superintendent.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

County-related Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees working in the County should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Citizen Service - Manages difficult or emotional Citizen situations; Responds promptly to Citizen needs; Solicits Citizen feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Professionalism/Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills -Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views and tries new things; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality.
• Oral and Written Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Job-related Competencies – To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

· P*roblem Solving *– Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

· Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision- making process; Makes timely decisions.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with airbrake endorsement on manual transmission is required prior to the start of employment with the County. Previous experience operating heavy equipment is desired.

Other Skills and Abilities: The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.

· Provides on-call coverage to ensure 24/7/365 service availability, as required.

· The ability to operate heavy equipment to include, but not limited to: a backhoe, mower, road grader, chip spreader, roller trencher, front-end loader, distributor broom, tractor, and welding equipment is required.

· The ability to operate special tools to include: measuring tools, transit, laser lever, grinder, hand tools, acetylene torch, paint sprayer, weed eater, weed sprayer, chainsaw, skid steer, street sweeper, leaf machine, gas welder, electric welder, and air compressor, is required.

· The ability to operate trucks for general purpose of hauling and snow removal is required.

· A working knowledge of the use of attachments to any equipment in a safe and efficient manner is required.

· A working knowledge of the mechanics of equipment used to perform periodic maintenance, repairs, and adjustments is required.

· The ability to adapt to work plans as they are affected by weather conditions in a timely manner in order to achieve quality results is required.

· The ability to work in emergency situations to include: snow events, tree damage from storms, and signs down due to different situations is required.

· The ability to maintain and cultivate positive relationship with citizens and other County departments is required.

· The ability to attend meetings and seminars as requested is required.

· The ability to speak, read and write in English is required. Spanish is desired.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and taste or smell.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather); and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn on the job at all times in accordance with the department’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) to include: work boots, hard hats, safety goggles, gloves, protective clothing, and high visibility vest.

While the offices of the Highway Department are usually open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, this position may require work beyond these hours and on the weekends. It also requires the ability to drive a County vehicle. Thus, a valid CDL driver’s license is required.

Additional Notes: When the employee is engaged in the essential duties as listed above as an Operator, the employee will receive a higher rate of pay for performing those essential duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.78 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22