Highway Maintenance Specialist

Fillmore County•Spring Valley, MN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs tasks to maintain Fillmore County roads, facilities and grounds to provide for the safety and adequate travel and accessibility for the public. Includes aspects of maintenance, heavy equipment operation, tool use, construction, and traffic control.

Requirements

Knowledge of proper and safe operation, servicing and maintenance of heavy equipment.
Knowledge of local and state laws and regulations regarding the operation of equipment, particularly those pertaining to their operation on public streets.
Working knowledge of weed and brush control practices and the application of chemicals.
Knowledge of road construction and operating procedures.
Familiarity with OSHA and relevant Department of Labor laws and requirements.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Requires High School Diploma or GED and minimum of one-year work experience in the operation of highway construction or maintenance equipment.
Requires valid Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License.
Forklift and safety right to know certification required within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience with snow removal and ice control in a road system environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plows and wings snow and applies ice control materials.
Asphalt patching, crack filling and gap filling.
Blading roads to maintain gravel roads.
Repair and replace culverts.
Reshape and clean ditches and waterways.
Bridge repair and maintenance.
Roadside mowing, spraying, cleaning and grubbing.
Complete records and reports regarding time and job codes.
Must be available for callouts for seasonal and emergency operations.
Equipment operation including: snow plow/dump truck, road grader, payloader, mowers, dozer-backhoe, semi-truck and trailer, pickup, forklift, water truck and pumps, router and crack filling equipment, and excavator.
Equipment maintenance including inspection, servicing, and assisting mechanics in repair activities.
Employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.