What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road Maintenance Worker 1 position at Lincoln County, OR?
Position Summary
Your job in the department is to . . .
Perform diverse semi-skilled manual and moderately skilled tasks related to road maintenance activities.
Your job also involves . . .
Operating out of class equipment in a training capacity in order to become a certified operator as well as occasionally operating equipment out of class when certified.
CDL Learner's Permit must be acquired within 2 months of hire.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
JOB FUNCTIONS
Asphalt raker:
- Perform manual tasks required to repair road surfaces, such as spreading asphalt mix and compacting, spreading sand, or removing loose material, pouring oil, assist with crack seal procedure working with hot sealant; road preparation and spreading.
Brush crew:
- Perform heavy manual labor in cutting brush.
- Feed brush and tree limb into chipper.
- Operate and maintain chain saw.
Flagger:
- Skilled in traffic control principles and work zone traffic control to provide safe movement of traffic with maximum flow through work zone with use of signs, flags, candlesticks, cone tapers and barricades in compliance with MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices).
- Responsible for the safety of public, road maintenance workers and equipment with highly visible exposure requiring positive public image and undivided attention.
- Operates pilot car.
Laborer:
- Perform heavy manual labor, digging ditches, cleaning, and installing culverts or drain tiles, removing obstacles from roadway and adjacent areas.
- Hand loads and unloads all types of materials.
- Cold patching and repairing roadways.
- Install and repair guard rails, fences, signs and signposts, and paint surfaces as required.
Bridge maintenance:
- Perform a wide variety of bridge maintenance and repair activities requiring manual work.
- Clean, patch, cut brush, pressure wash, cut asphalt and concrete.
- Clean drains and maintains/installs drain systems.
- Assist in bridge inspections.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Indicate the MINIMUM educational level required and the number of years of relevant experience required to perform the duties of the position.
Minimum Education Level
1 - High School Diploma / GED
Minimum Experience Level
One year (if in specific skills/fields, list below)
Specifics: in operation of light maintenance equipment; or experience in performing semi-skilled and/or skilled manual tasks.
Substitution Note: Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the above described duties.
Certifications
Certification(s) required (list specifics below)
Specifics: Flagger, First Aid and CPR cards.
Driver’s License
Oregon Driver's License required
Specifics: Valid ODMV license with CDL learners permit with good driving record required. An unrestricted class "A" CDL with a tank endorsement must be obtained within 6 months probationary period.
Other Licenses
None required
Desirable Qualifications: N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below:
Knowledge of:
- Position receives training on equipment needed for road maintenance: tractor with brush cutter and mower attachment, front end loader with attachment with an operating weight of 22,000 lbs or less, 5 ton or less road roller; 5 yard truck for hauling and dumping/use of sanding attachment.
Skill or ability to:
- Operate equipment safely under adverse conditions.
- Learn and properly utilize Departmental Communications Devices.
- Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the county, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
- Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
- Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the county. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
- Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules
Job Conditions and Physical Demands
WORKING CONDITIONS
Job Conditions: Extended periods of heavy manual labor in all kind of out-of-doors adverse weather.
Work Location: Lincoln County
Travel: Operation of county vehicles required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands are typical 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.
Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions. Possible exposure to detrimental noise levels, proximity to operating machinery, and exposure to construction and road maintenance risks.
- Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert light to strenuous physical effort in light to heavy work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate to heavy weight (20-75 pounds).
- Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
- Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, or pathogenic substances. Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to violence or disease
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.
Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.
