Highway Maintenance Worker II (Grade 8)

Yuma County•Yuma, AZ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled work of moderate difficulty in the operation of heavy trucks and equipment in the construction, maintenance, road maintenance, and repair of County properties. Work is subject to exposure to various situations and conditions. This position has department-specific responsibility. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing on a random basis or for reasonable suspicion.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of construction, maintenance, trades, or heavy equipment experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess and maintain an Arizona Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for the operation of combination vehicles with manual transmissions.
Requires successful completion of a background check.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Yuma County organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of methods, tools, materials and equipment commonly used for road construction and maintenance and building trades.
Knowledge of inspection and preventive maintenance practices applying to mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in heavy truck and equipment operation.
Knowledge of occupational hazards, OSHA regulations and other safety requirements and practices including first aid and CPR.
Knowledge of traffic signing for road construction/maintenance and flagging procedures.
Knowledge of dust control products, and asphalt materials and application methods.
Knowledge of soil classifications and compaction.
Skill in performing pre- and post-operational equipment checks, and identifying mechanical problems.
Skill in operating tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment involving complex maneuvering and adjusting of levers and devices, the satisfactory operation of which requires a high degree of coordination and skill in manipulation.
Skill in servicing and maintaining construction equipment and tools according to standard operating and safety procedures.
Skill in using the tools and equipment for plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electrical, and metalwork.
Skill in performing calculations and measurements involved in construction and maintenance projects.
Skill in maintaining traffic control for a work zone.
Skill in establishing effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Skill in following written and verbal instructions.
Ability to be exposed to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease and hazardous materials.
Ability to lift 50-100 pounds.
Ability to work in varying extreme weather conditions.
Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to recognize hazardous conditions and react appropriately.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to stand and bend (30%).
Ability to walk and stoop (20%).

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of heavy trucks and equipment with manual transmissions and hand tools.
Performs manual labor assignments.
Works on construction and maintenance projects.
Builds and maintains road structures.
Assists in repairing roadway surfaces, culverts, headwalls, shoulders, and guardrails.
Assists with the construction and repairs of building fixtures.
Assists with the inspection, performance, and routine maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment.
Identifies and reports mechanical problems.
Controls traffic in work zones.
Completes required daily logs and prepares reports.
Provides on-call, 24-7 services on a predetermined rotation schedule.
Performs other duties as assigned.