Highway Maintenance Worker II

County of Burleigh•Bismarck, ND

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Highway Maintenance Supervisor, the Highway Maintenance Worker II performs journeyman-level automotive and heavy equipment mechanics and welding. The position performs general labor and road and bridge maintenance, maintains equipment, safely operates tools, trucks, and heavy equipment, and may lead small temporary crews as assigned. The role is full-time, non-exempt, and based at the Burleigh County Bismarck Shop. The salary is $28.22 per hour, Grade 5.

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate or GED certified.
Must be at least 18 years of age and able to read and write.
Must possess and retain a North Dakota CDL Class A driver’s license with N. endorsement and without air brake restrictions, with no serious driving convictions based on established department criteria.
Must live within an approximate 60-minute response time of the assigned shop.
Must successfully complete a standard background and criminal record check, alcohol and controlled substance test, and physical exam; the County pays the costs of these exams.
Must already be authorized to work permanently in the United States; Burleigh County does not provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker I or in other construction-related work using the essential skills and equipment required for the position.

Responsibilities

Perform general labor on Road and Bridge projects, including asphalt patching, mowing, culvert bed preparation, snow removal, and gravel and paved roadway maintenance.
Perform preventive maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
Safely operate power tools, trucks, motor graders, front-end loaders, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment.
Act as team lead (Straw Boss) on small temporary crews as assigned by the supervisor.
Perform general labor using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, posthole diggers, brooms, and scrapers.
Participate in asphalt patching and culvert bed preparation.
Place traffic control signs and devices and perform 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 motor graders, front-end loaders, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, trucks, and other heavy equipment.
Operate asphalt-related equipment, rollers, and other equipment associated with road and bridge maintenance.
Repair, clean, and maintain vehicles and perform related work as required.
Conduct snow removal and apply sanding or traction materials as needed.
Maintain shops and grounds, including mowing and weed eating.
Generate detailed daily timecards, material records, and work reports.
Observe established safety practices and procedures when working with tools and equipment.
Keep equipment in good operating condition by adjusting it and performing routine maintenance as operating results and conditions require.
Communicate professionally with supervisors, employees, and the public to help create a positive and productive work atmosphere.
Prepare daily work reports and record equipment maintenance activities.
Perform other duties as required and assigned.