Highway Maintenance Worker II

County of Burleigh•Bismarck, ND

2d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the Highway Maintenance Supervisor, is responsible for performing journeyman level automotive/heavy equipment mechanics and welding. This role involves performing general labor duties on Road and Bridge projects, including asphalt patching, mowing, culvert bed preparation, snow removal, and various roadway maintenance tasks. The position also requires preventive maintenance and upkeep of equipment, and safe operation of power tools, trucks, and heavy equipment. Additionally, the role may involve acting as a Team Lead for small crews.

Requirements

Must be high school graduate or GED certified, 18 years of age or above, and have the ability to read and write.
Must possess and retain a CDL Class A driver’s license with N. endorsement without the air brake restrictions, as issued by the Driver’s License Division of the State of North Dakota, with no serious driving convictions, based on established department criteria.
Must live within an approximate 60-minutes response time to the assigned shop.
Candidates must successfully complete a standard background and criminal record check along with an alcohol and controlled substance test and physical exam.
Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Nice To Haves

Preferably have two or more years’ experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker I or other construction related work using all the essential skills and equipment needed in this position.

Responsibilities

Responsible for general labor duties on Road and Bridge projects including but not limited to asphalt patching, mowing, culvert bed preparation, snow removal, gravel, and paved roadway maintenance, etc.
Responsible for preventive maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
Responsible for operating power tools, trucks, motor graders, front-end loaders, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment in a safe manner.
Act as Team Lead (Straw Boss) on small, temporary crews as assigned by supervisor.
Participates with other maintenance personnel to perform general labor duties using hand tools including but not to; shovels, rakes, posthole diggers, brooms, scrapers, etc.
Participates in asphalt patching and preparing culvert beds.
Place traffic control signs and devices, performing flagging duties as required.
Operate jackhammers, air compressors, mechanical tampers, power saws, hydraulic drivers, and similar equipment.
Operate side dump, belly dump, and read dump trucks hauling maintenance materials.
Operate heavy equipment such as motor graders, front end loaders, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, and trucks of all types.
Operate asphalt related equipment, rollers, and other equipment associated with road a bridge maintenance.
Performs related work as required including repair, cleaning, and maintenance of vehicles.
Conduct snow removal and sanding/traction material applications as needed.
Perform show and grounds maintenance as required, including mowing, and weed eating.
Generate detailed daily timecards, material, and work reports.
Performs other duties as required and assigned.
Observe established safety practices and procedures when working with tools and equipment.
Ensure equipment is in good operating condition by adjusting and performing routine maintenance as operating results and conditions require.
Create a positive and productive work atmosphere by communicating and maintaining a professional manner with supervisors, employees, and the public.
Prepare daily work reports and record equipment maintenance activities.