Highway Maintenance Technician

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Responsible for inspecting and maintaining contracted assets (roadways, medians, signs, guardrails, barrier walls, noise walls fences, bridges, lighting, vegetation, etc.) per standards and conditions specified in the contract and as directed by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

An individual must be able to meet and maintain successful performance of each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are the representative knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Maintain and repair highway and other surfaces including potholes, striping, adding or replacing reflectors.

Creates safe traffic control by setup and removal of traffic control devices including cones, message/arrow boards, temporary signage, etc.

Maintains clean appearance of highways and medians through litter and debris removal and disposal (may use litter claw or other device).

Repairs/maintains functionality of slopes, berms, culverts, drains, etc. through use of shovels and other hand or power tools and equipment.

Controls vegetation appearance and growth through use of herbicide equipment, hand or power trimmers, and chemical sprayers and other methods.

Maintains the appearance and functionality of signs, guardrails, fence, and lighting through repair and/or replacement using hand or power tools.

Transports crew and equipment to work sites operating vehicle pickup trucks and specialized motor vehicles.

Required to be available for work rotations as needed for overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

All other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Follow all health, safely, and environmental requirements; Perform cleanup duties; Perform material handling and storage duties; Identify, use, and care of common hand and power tools; Use and care of craft specific tools and equipment; Knowledge and application of craft related mathematics; Knowledge and application of common hitches, Emergency stop signal, Basic crane hand signals, Knot tying (bowline & clove hitch), and use of rigging equipment relevant to craft specific tasks; Knowledge and use of safety standards and best safety practices relevant to rigging, Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware; Responsible for maintaining and repairing highways, county roads, construction roadway resulting from traffic change patterns (i.e., reclaimed asphalt repair, striping, etc.); Monitors roadways for damage and advises superintendent regarding maintenance required.; Makes repairs to pavements, street furniture, road marking, etc.; Operates machinery and trucks including light duty vehicles.; Performs tasks such as snow and ice removal to include snow plow operation (with Class B CDL only).; Ensures smooth operation of traffic control and traffic control systems. Liaise with local authorities and utility companies.; All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Mental Demands: Understand and carry out oral instructions; Read and carry out written instructions to perform work tasks; Work at varying heights; Recognize, avoid, and report safety hazards; Assemble and disassemble objects; Operate equipment and power tools

Physical Demands: See hazards, safety warnings, and barriers; Bend knees for lifting and routine work tasks; Stoop for work positioning and lifting to perform work tasks; Lift maximum 50 lbs without assistance; Ability to comprehend, and respond to audible/visual instructions, alarms and warnings; Climb/balance on ladders, scaffolding, and structures for work tasks; Kneel for work positioning and work task performance; Reach above shoulders and away from body to perform work tasks; Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform work tasks

Working Conditions: Work in extreme heat or cold; Work where noise level is above 85 decibels; Work in wet/humid environment; Work in cramped quarters; Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation; Work inside and outside

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Salary is based upon experience.