What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road Maintenance Worker II - Public Works position at Benton County?
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TITLE: Maintenance Worker II
DEPARTMENT: Roads
REPORTS TO: Road Superintendent
FLSA: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY:
Operates heavy and specialized equipment and performs maintenance and repair work to assure effective operation of the County road system. Assists in training and directing other employees in equipment operations and maintenance activities
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
Positions in the Maintenance Worker II classification are distinguished from positions of the Maintenance Worker I by the ability to operate the most complex heavy equipment with skill and to perform more complex repair and maintenance activities on County roads.
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES:
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)
Patrols highways and constructs, maintains and repairs an assigned portion of the County road system and related structures. Lays asphalt for resurfacing and patches roads using hand tools and specialized equipment.
Operates grades to rebuild or level paved and gravel roadways and reshape road shoulders.
Operates backhoe and other heavy and specialized equipment to clean and dig ditches and culverts, loads materials into trucks and filling trenches and replaces irrigation and drain pipes under roadways.
Assists in training and overseeing the work of employees less experienced with maintenance and repair activities and equipment operation.
Drives trucks to haul gravel, asphalt, and other materials to and from work sites.
Hauls front end loader and other equipment to and from job sites using semi-tractor and other vehicles.
Operates jackhammers, weedeaters, mowers and other small equipment to maintain roads and roadside and removes debris from roads.
Removes snow and spreads sand for ice and snow control on roadways.
Controls traffic at work sites by setting up warning signs and flagging to guide traffic through work areas.
Installs and repairs guard rails, signs and sign posts as needed.
Cuts brush and trims trees from right of way.
Operates herbicide application equipment to clear weeds and other vegetation from roads.
Completes regular reports and records regarding materials, time and equipment utilized to complete a project.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is primarily performed outdoors in varying weather conditions. Employee risks physical hazard from mechanical equipment and traffic. Physical effort is required to perform heavy manual labor; lifting in excess of 50 pounds is required.
Subject to call back on a 24-hour basis for emergency repairs of roadways.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of road systems and locations, related maintenance equipment, and construction and repair methods and procedures.
Knowledge of safe working practices.
Ability to operate heavy equipment and hand tools used in public works maintenance operations.
Ability to perform heavy manual work under dirty, confined and uncomfortable condition.
Ability to work independently and in crews.
Ability and willingness to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or G.E.D. and two years’ experience in road maintenance and repair or heavy equipment operation; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Washington State driver's license with Class A, CDL endorsement(s)
Valid Flagging Certification
Valid Industrial First Aid Certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $59,196.80 - $76,856.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Kennewick, WA 99336 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kennewick, WA 99336: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $59,197 - $76,856
