Part-Time Highway Maintenance Worker

Position Summary The Maintenance Worker performs skilled highway maintenance work with a variety of heavy and specialized equipment. Responsible to manage assigned routes for snow and ice control and for decisions on traffic control, signing and flagging in work zones. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Highway Maintenance and Equipment Operation

• Performs skilled operation of snowplow equipment- tandem trucks, motor grader, skid steer, tractor/snowblower, loader and other equipment to maintain assigned sections for snow and ice control.
• Determines route priorities, salt/sand and product application.
• Performs gravel road maintenance using semi and tandem trucks with trailers and determines application rates and spreading procedures.
• Performs asphalt maintenance including patching, crack sealing, paving, otta seal, chip seal, etc.
• Cleans roadways with brooming equipment.
• Maintains shoulder material with equipment including motor grader, shouldering machine, rollers, broom, trucks, etc.
• Performs ditch maintenance and maintains culverts and drainage structures. Operates equipment to repair, maintain, or replace culverts, drain tile, bridges and ditches. Removes nuisance, blockage or damning in culverts and ditches. Operates steaming equipment to thaw and clean blocked culverts.
• Operates brushing equipment for right of way maintenance including tractor and mower, skid steer brush hog, brush chipper, chainsaws, and brush saws. Determines cutting operations and traffic control.
• Estimates and applies material during operations to ensure safe County roadways.
• Inspects and reports additional repairs needed during roadway travel.
• Ensures adherence to best practices, County policies and maintenance manuals.
• Performs equipment maintenance of all light and heavy equipment; creates and maintains maintenance records, and completes daily vehicle inspection reports in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Cleans and washes vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other maintenance tasks including repairs and tasks for other departments and other government entities.
• Attends training and meetings and maintains licenses and certifications.

Qualifications Education: High School diploma or equivalent, some specialized training beyond high school and one year relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education/training/experience. Requirements:

• Valid Minnesota Driver's CDL Class A License (without any of the following restrictions E,L,M,N,Z).
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid and Forklift certifications.
• Subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
• Requires one hour response time to duty in event of storms or emergencies.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to road, bridge and ditch systems construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to safe operation of equipment, tools and industrial settings.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Ability to lift and navigate up to 25 pounds on a routine basis and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
• The ability to communicate effectively and have strong positive public relations skills.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved.
• Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies and precedents and to adapt standard methods to fit facts, using generally prescribed procedures.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office, outdoors, roads, bridges, vehicles, etc.
• May be exposed to various atmospheric conditions such as odors, dusts, insects, poor ventilation, fumes, inclement weather, etc.
• Ability to lift, carry or push up to 100 pounds.

Equipment Utilized • Variety of heavy and light equipment and vehicles, department tools, and office equipment. Competencies Common to all County Positions

• Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures.
• Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
• Represent Becker County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies. Becker County