Highway Maintenance Specialist

Highway Maintenance Specialist

This position is manual to skilled work in the operation of a variety of heavy weight and specialized highway maintenance and road construction equipment, and the performance of a variety of highway maintenance tasks. Work involves the responsibility for the application of considerable skill and manipulative ability in the safe and efficient operation of various heavy equipment familiar to the highway maintenance and construction industry. Work also involves the operation of light-to-heavy weight and specialized highway maintenance equipment and performing a variety of manual labor tasks associated with highway repair, maintenance and construction. Work of this class is distinguished by the nature of the equipment operated and the nature of other responsibilities through special assignments. Operationally, Maintenance Specialists are accountable for quality work, equipment preservation, safely and efficiently while performing maintenance repairs and related activities while achieving department objectives. Maintenance Specialists are accountable for positively participating with other department team members in project and department work execution. Administratively, Maintenance Specialists are directly responsible for accurate time, materials and resource consumption documentation. The position requires a basic level of customer involvement, fostering productive relationships with communities and the public to identify needs, interests, and priorities and ensure service excellence Maintenance Specialists perform work in a group setting or independently according to oral or written assignments or established policies/practices under limited supervision with direction from the Lead Worker or Assistant Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as: motor graders, dozers, backhoe/loaders, loaders, skid steers and trucks along with all related equipment necessary for highway repair and maintenance at a professional level when assigned.

Operates all types of highway maintenance and/or construction specialty equipment when assigned.

Performs blading or road surface and shoulder smoothing.

Performs bituminous blade patching.

Performs snowplowing and hauling.

Performs servicing, field maintenance, preservation and/or running repairs on equipment.

Performs a variety of manual tasks related to highway maintenance such as crack sealing, patching, brushing, cleaning and repairing culverts, cleaning and painting bridges, restoring erosion, repairing potholes, repairing and replacing signs, erecting safety barricades, etc.

Performs and/or assists with shop mechanical duties for major repairs of equipment.

Performs short-term lead work duties, especially as related to small crew leader and garage responsibilities.

Performs a variety of duties assisting with general building repairs.

Performs related work as required in a highly effective and professional manner.

Performs engineering technician duties assisting in data collection when assigned.

Works in groups or individually while being respectful and professional to co-workers and the public at all times and helps promote positive work environment.

Keep accurate and detailed daily time sheets.

Operates computers and job related devices and software.

Communicates effectively and professionally with others verbally and in writing.

Performs all other related duties as assigned in a highly effective and professional manner.

Maintains a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes, tanker endorsement, and DOT health card.

Is readily available on a 24-hour emergency call-out basis for emergency operations.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Four or more years experience in related field or equivalent knowledge gained through education and/or experience

Class B CDL and ability to obtain State Issued CDL Class A driver's license within 6 months

Air Brake endorsement

Tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months

DOT Health Card

Desirable Qualifications

A combination substantially equivalent to some experience in highway maintenance, road construction and snow plowing along with experience or demonstrated ability in the operation and servicing of light to medium weight highway maintenance and construction equipment.

Knowledge of the operating maintenance characteristics of associated highway maintenance equipment, especially assigned equipment.

Knowledge of general highway maintenance techniques and procedures.

Knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment and operations.

Knowledge of the maintenance and servicing requirements of assigned equipment.

Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in the operation of highway and/or construction related equipment.

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to highway maintenance operations.

Ability to make operating adjustments and field repairs on assigned equipment.

Ability to perform strenuous work under a variety of conditions

Ability to perform a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction related assignments.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, both in terms of work orders and equipment operations.

Skill in the operation of a variety of highway and/or construction related equipment, specifically the operation of a dump truck.

Basic knowledge of computer operations.

Benefits

This summary is intended for general information purposes and does not represent the legal description of our benefit package. The summary plan descriptions, Crow Wing County personnel manual, or applicable labor contract contains more complete information and will prevail in the event of a discrepancy. View the Benefits Booklet for details on the benefit package.

Compensation The county strives to be a market competitive employer with compensation rates that are externally competitive and internally equitable. Compensation rates are governed by the county pay matrix and applicable labor contract. Information regarding the county pay programs is available in the Human Resource Department.

Paid Time Off (PTO) PTO benefit accrues at the rate of 21 days per year for the first 3 years for regular full-time staff and is pro-rated for regular part-time staff.

Holidays The 12 calendar holidays that are observed by Crow Wing County are as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Health Insurance Regular full-time employees and their dependents are eligible for group health insurance coverage, administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Eligibility begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Regular part-time employees regularly scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis.

Dental Insurance Delta dental benefit is available to those participating in a health insurance plan. Calendar year annual maximum of $1000 per person.

Life Insurance Regular full-time employees shall be provided a term life insurance policy of $50,000. Optional life insurance is available at the employee's expense.

Short-Term Disability Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible for short-term disability following 6 months of qualifying employment. Short-term disability payments begin on the first day following 14 consecutive calendar days of absence attributable to a qualifying disability. The plan provides income replacement of up to 50% of regular pay subject to a maximum limit of $1,000 per week.

Long-Term Disability Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible. Long term disability pays 50% of salary up to a maximum of $4,000 per month beginning on day 91 of total disability. The maximum benefits duration is up to the social security normal retirement date.

Retirement Plan Retirement benefits are provided through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on PERA visit their at