Highway Maintenance Operator II

State of careers Rhode Island•Scituate, MA

About The Position

Within the Department of Transportation (DOT), to perform skilled labor and the specialized operation of a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment used in the repair of highway pavements, shoulders, roadsides, and drainage, signage, and in the control of snow and ice; may be assigned a variety of skilled maintenance tasks in support of bridge, traffic, roadside, pavement markings and facility maintenance programs; also performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; and performs related work as required.

Requirements

A thorough knowledge of the state laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on the highway
Skill in the operation and servicing of heavy equipment including heavy diesel and gasoline motor equipment
The ability to operate dump trucks, tractor trailers, backhoes, front end loaders, snow plows, basin cleaners, large power mowers and a variety of other motor vehicles used in construction and maintenance of state highways
The ability to make emergency repairs and mechanical adjustments to equipment
The ability to operate a variety of power hand tools
The ability to readily understand and carry out oral and written directions
The ability to work outdoors during inclement weather and be on call during emergency situations
The ability to lift and load material
The ability to operate and use the tools required in highway maintenance work including pneumatic hammers
The ability to drive vehicles in a safe and conscientious manner
Skill in the operation of specialized equipment which requires hand, foot, and eye coordination
Some duties may require the use of protective equipment such as respirators, safety goggles, etc.
Graduation from a senior high school and supplemented by courses in mechanics
Considerable employment in the operation of highway maintenance, construction, or other heavy equipment in excess of 26,000 lbs. GVW with airbrakes and manual transmissions.
Must possess and maintain a valid Rhode Island Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A with tanker endorsements, and a Restricted or Unrestricted Excavating Equipment License issued by the Rhode Island Board of Hoisting Engineers for pay loader, backhoe, and excavating equipment or equivalent.
Compliance with the 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 is a mandatory requirement and a condition of continued employment.
Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Nice To Haves

To work statewide on all RIDOT road, and drainage assets
To run heavy equipment
To drive snow plowing equipment during winter operations.
Experience with heavy construction, experience operating heavy equipment, road/bridge construction experience.

Responsibilities

To perform skilled labor and the specialized operation of a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment used in the repair of highway pavements, shoulders, roadsides, and drainage, signage, and in the control of snow and ice
To perform the specialized operation of heavy construction and maintenance equipment such as, but not limited to, heavy trucks, graders, front end loaders, tractor trailers, pavement marking vehicles, power sweepers, bulldozers, backhoes, road rollers, tractors, basin cleaners, mowers, and an array of support equipment such as compressors, chippers, pumps, pneumatic tools, and hand tools such as chain saws, hand drills, trimmers, mowers, and shovels.
As a licensed commercial motor vehicle operator performing safety sensitive functions, to be responsible for providing a safe work environment at all times for co-workers and the traveling public by following established work rules and the rules on drug use and alcohol misuse
To operate heavy trucks equipped with plow blades and aggregate spreaders to remove snow and ice and spread abrasive and de-icing chemicals on surfaces.
To operate mowers or tractors with attached rotary, gang, sickle or other type cutters to control vegetation in ditches, medians and other areas of state-owned right-of-way.
To load and unload materials, such as parts, supplies, abrasives, de-icing chemicals, etc.
To assist in general use herbicide spraying operations in right-of-way areas.
To assist in traffic control and flagging oncoming traffic to warn of work zone and roadwork in progress.
To provide on-the-job training, direction and instruction to other workers.
To operate power sweeper for cleaning sidewalks, highways, bridges and parking areas.
May operate pneumatic and hydraulic powered tools, such as jack hammers, tampers, and drills, in the performance of maintenance work.
To use brooms, shovel, and tamper to clean, fill, and compact material in the road surface.
To remove and dispose of dead animals from the right of way.
To operate and perform emergency repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment using personal knowledge and operating safety instructions pertaining to assigned equipment
To shovel, rake, sweep and dig as directed by a supervisor to provide support to the maintenance program.
To mount and dismount special equipment, such as plow gear and sanders, using equipment instructions and hand tools to prepare equipment for operation.
May perform preventive facility maintenance work such as painting, cleaning, and general repair duties using personal knowledge and appropriate tools of the trade.
To perform operational adjustments, repairs, and preventive maintenance on power equipment using standard operating procedures, personal knowledge and/or equipment instruction to maintain equipment in a high state of readiness.
To perform the functions of this classification in a variety of environmental and weather conditions.
To do related work as required.