HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE OPERATOR I

State of careers Rhode Island

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Within the Department of Transportation (DOT), this role involves performing physical labor and operating a variety of self-propelled mobile and other equipment used in the maintenance and repair of highway pavements, shoulders, roadsides, and drainage, signage, and in the control of snow and ice. Responsibilities may extend to supporting bridge, traffic, roadside, pavement markings, and facility maintenance programs, as well as performing preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. The position requires adherence to safety rules and regulations, especially for those performing safety-sensitive functions as a licensed commercial motor vehicle operator.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of state laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on the highway.
• Skill in the operation and servicing of motor equipment, including heavy diesel and gasoline motor equipment.
• Ability to operate dump trucks, snow plows, basin cleaners, large power mowers, and other motor vehicles used in highway construction and maintenance.
• Ability to make emergency running repairs and mechanical adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to operate a variety of power hand tools.
• Ability to readily understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to work outdoors during inclement weather.
• Ability to lift and load material.
• Ability to operate and use the tools required in highway maintenance work, including pneumatic hammers.
• Ability to drive vehicles in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Skill in the operation of specialized equipment requiring hand, foot, and eye coordination.
• Graduation from a senior high school.
• Experience in the operation of highway maintenance, construction, or other heavy equipment in excess of 26,000 lbs. GVW with airbrakes and manual transmissions.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Rhode Island Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B with airbrake and tanker endorsements, at the time of appointment or within three (3) months and continually thereafter.
• Compliance with USDOT Federal Regulations of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and the State of Rhode Island’s Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Policy & Procedures.
• Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Nice To Haves

• May direct the work of laborers, inmate help, or others assigned to assist.
• Some duties may require the use of protective equipment such as respirators, safety goggles, etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor and operate self-propelled mobile and other equipment for highway maintenance and repair.
• Operate equipment for maintenance of highway pavements, shoulders, roadsides, and drainage.
• Perform tasks related to signage maintenance and snow and ice control.
• Support bridge, traffic, roadside, pavement markings, and facility maintenance programs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Operate heavy trucks, tractors, basin cleaners, mowers, compressors, chippers, pumps, pneumatic tools, and hand tools.
• Operate trucks with plow blades and aggregate spreaders for snow and ice removal.
• Operate mowers or tractors with attached cutters to control vegetation.
• Load and unload materials such as parts, supplies, abrasives, and de-icing chemicals.
• Assist in herbicide spraying operations.
• Assist in traffic control and flagging oncoming traffic.
• Provide on-the-job training and instruction to other workers.
• Operate power sweeper for cleaning sidewalks, highways, bridges, and parking areas.
• Operate pneumatic and hydraulic powered tools such as jack hammers, tampers, and drills.
• Use brooms, shovels, and tampers to clean, fill, and compact material in the road surface.
• Remove and dispose of dead animals from the right of way.
• Perform emergency running repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Install and maintain highway signs and markers.
• Perform physical laboring tasks such as shoveling, raking, sweeping, and digging.
• Mount and dismount special equipment like plow gear and sanders.
• Perform preventive facility maintenance work such as painting, cleaning, and general repair duties.
• Perform operational adjustments, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance on power equipment.
• Perform duties in a variety of environmental and weather conditions.
• Be on call during emergency situations.

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required for new hires after September 30, 2014.

What This Job Offers

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