Highway Worker II

JOB OBJECTIVES: Incumbent is responsible for assisting with the maintenance, construction and repair of County roads, bridges, and culverts using various pieces of medium to heavy duty motorized equipment. Under general direction of General Superintendent and general supervision of Road Crew Foreman and/or Crew Leader.

Essential Job Functions

• Operating trucks and various pieces of motorized equipment;
• Performing manual labor tasks, such as patching roads, filling potholes, sealing pavement, cutting brush and trees, mixing and pouring concrete, cleaning culverts, etc.;
• Loading and unloading trucks;
• Flagging traffic at job sites;
• Performing general maintenance and repair of work areas, facilities, equipment and vehicles.
  
  

Non-essential Job Functions

Performs related Essential and Non-Essential functions as needed.

Skills And Knowledge

Equipment: Ability to use the following equipment: medium to heavy duty dump trucks, single axle and tandem dump trucks with equipment attachments, tractor broom, tractor mower, tractor post hole digger, patch roller, rubber tired roller, material loader, sewer jet, etc.

Critical Skills/Expertise

• Ability to operate a variety of medium to heavy motorized equipment;
• Knowledge of County highway and bridge construction and road repair methods;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, departmental policies and procedures, safety procedures, etc.;
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement;
• Knowledge of County highway system;
• Ability to work at other than regular hours and upon short notice.
  
  

Job Standards: One to three years of related work experience is required. Must have a valid Class A CDL with the necessary endorsements.

RESPONSIBILITY

Work consists of routine tasks, following established procedures. Supervisor provides general supervision in following established practices and clear-cut policies. Errors in work may cause delays in work or losses in expenditures for materials and/or equipment or unjustified work time.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Requirements: Incumbent performs heavy work which may require lifting more than fifty (50) pounds frequently.

Physical Activity: Incumbent performs the following physical activities: climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Visual Activity: Incumbent performs work in which operating trucks and other light and medium equipment is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbent works outside, and is exposed to temperatures that range from below 32 degrees to above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Incumbent is frequently exposed to noise, vibrations, atmospheric conditions and various other hazards.