Highway Maintenance Worker

McLeod County, MN•Hutchinson, MN

3d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Works Maintenance Worker performs a variety of skilled maintenance, repair, and operational duties to support McLeod County Public Works. This position plays an important role in maintaining safe and functional roadways, parks, and facilities for county residents and visitors. Work involves operating light and heavy equipment, performing snow and ice control, maintaining county infrastructure, and assisting with general facility and grounds upkeep. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and skilled in operating and maintaining equipment in a variety of outdoor conditions. This position requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at the time of hire. POSITION SUMMARY This position performs a variety of skilled maintenance work to support Public Works to ensure the safety and security of County residents and visitors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience with prior responsible related work experience; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with proof of insurance
Must obtain a tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
Must be able to obtain fork lift certification within one (1) year of employment
Ability to classify, compute, and tabulate data and information
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to assemble, copy, record, and transcribe data and information
Ability to explain, demonstrate, and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures, and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others.
Ability to operate various communication devices
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to effectively handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment
Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making
Knowledge of applicable software applications
Demonstrates knowledge of the operation of heavy diesel and gas powered construction equipment
Demonstrates knowledge of road construction and maintenance practices
Demonstrates knowledge of snow and ice control practices
Demonstrates knowledge of park maintenance activities
Demonstrates knowledge of the supplies, materials, and techniques used in general building and grounds maintenance work
Demonstrates skill in the methods, materials, and equipment used in sign installation, and pavement messages
Ability to comprehend information contained in equipment, procedural and safety material
Ability to use mechanical skill in the safe operation of equipment
Ability to safely use and care for hand and power tools
Ability to apply carpentry skills in the performance of various infrastructure maintenance tasks
Ability to uphold safe working conditions and procedures and follow County and departmental policies and procedures
Ability to identify potential hazards and correct situations
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs
Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring multiple conditions
Lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds
Ability to climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull
Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics
Ability to respond within one (1) hour of being called for unscheduled work and/or emergencies
Ability to work around underground hazards
Ability to work early morning starts, extended hours, and weekend duty

Nice To Haves

Experience in County/State snow and ice control operations, motor grader operation, general highway maintenance work, and park/recreation maintenance

Responsibilities

Perform daily equipment inspections (pre-trip) to ensure vehicles are in proper working order and maintain logs
Document time spent on particular projects, equipment, roads, parks, or facilities. Accurately documents materials used
Perform snow and ice control to county standards
Operate a variety of light, heavy, and specialized maintenance equipment
Perform routine equipment maintenance/repair tasks
Perform maintenance and/or repairs at facilities as necessary or directed
Perform a variety of highway maintenance and repair tasks on and around aggregate, bituminous, and concrete surfaced roads
Perform road and right of way inspections to ensure safe conditions
Perform work zone traffic control in accordance with the MMUTCD
Maintain facilities in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition
Perform a variety of grounds and facility maintenance
Perform setup functions for a variety of events
Assist other Public Works divisions
Perform job related duties as assigned or apparent