General Road Maintenance

Cerro Gordo County • Mason City Junction, IA

2d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Generally performs daily routine maintenance on the secondary road system.

Requirements

• Ability to learn secondary road maintenance procedures.
• Ability to operate road maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
• High school diploma (Relevant experience may be considered in place of education.)
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment required to perform the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to deal with the general public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to properly and effectively communicate in writing.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, diagram, or map form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Valid Iowa Commercial Driver's license.
• Must have a valid Iowa Driver's License and have reliable transportation.
• Must be insurable for driving under county insurance company policies.
• Ability to obtain automobile insurance if personal vehicle is ever used for county business for which mileage reimbursement would be received.
• To be reimbursed for mileage, must provide proof of auto insurance with the following minimum limits: $100,000 bodily injury for each person $300,000 bodily injury for each occurrence $100, 000 property damage OR $300,000 single limit for all liability

Nice To Haves

• Experience in heavy equipment operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate any equipment owned by the County as directed.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Make minor repairs to equipment not requiring the expertise of a trained mechanic.
• Perform such work for other departments or agencies of the County as may be assigned.
• Work a non-standard workweek due to extreme weather events and other emergencies (including nights and weekends).
• Report road deficiencies to Road Foreman.
• Related duties as assigned.
• Attend schools and seminars as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED