Highway Maintenance Tech II

Job Title: Highway Maintenance Tech II

Reports To: Highway Superintendent

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Highway Superintendent, and general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, the Highway Maintenance Tech II is responsible for driving truck, hauling material, performing semi-skilled construction, and repair work on County roads, grounds, and related facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Operate and maintain medium to heavy duty capacity dump trucks, tractors, trailers, and trucks with specialized equipment to include sand spreader, hot oil distributor used in hauling materials and equipment to perform highway repair work.

· Operate truck mounted snowplows and other snow removal equipment.

· Operate equipment of small to medium capacity such as loader, backhoe in performing highway repair and patch work.

· Operate other self-propelled equipment of similar size and complexity.

· Shovel, load and haul gravel mix, and snow as needed.

· Mow grass in County roadway ditches as needed.

· Repair County roads and bridges to include loading and unloading materials, fences, crack filling, and picking up litter as needed.

· Replace and install traffic signs as needed.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist in the operation of Heavy Equipment when deemed necessary and directed by supervisor.

· Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices.

· Wear Personal Protective Equipment when required.

· Attend meetings and seminars as assigned.

· Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

· High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification

· Experience in the ability to drive trucks, and operate light/heavy equipment, and tools associated with construction.

· Basic knowledge of procedures, techniques, and standards applicable to highway and roadway maintenance and construction.

· Be proficient in the use of a variety of shop tools.

· Must be able to work without direct supervision.

· Ability to work well with others and get along with the general public.

EXAMINATION, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION

· Must possess a valid South Dakota Commercial Driver’s License.

· Must possess a valid social security number.

· Must successfully pass post-offer Drug and/or Alcohol testing and random DOT Drug and/or Alcohol testing as requested.

· Complete all state required training/exams/certifications.

· Other such exams as deemed appropriate and necessary by the County.

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 functions.

· The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. May need to reach, stoop, kneel or crouch.

· The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.

· The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

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 functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

· The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne articles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22