Maintenance Worker I

Allen County Government•Fort Wayne, IN

19d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker I works under the direction of the Highway Department Barn Supervisor to maintain and repair county roads and highways. The role involves operating and inspecting trucks and heavy equipment, conducting roadway and drainage repairs, supporting road construction and maintenance crews, and completing related records and safety procedures. The position is covered by the Allen County Employee Handbook. The role operates under moderate supervision and detailed instructions, with no supervisory responsibilities. It requires careful and proficient operation of trucks, equipment, and attachments to protect personal safety and the safety of others. The worker communicates regularly with County employees and is expected to interact with coworkers, the public, and outside agencies with tact, respect, patience, and professionalism. The regular schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 40 hours per week, with overtime as required or schedule changes during weather events. Summer hours from Memorial Day through Labor Day may be changed to 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Barn Supervisor’s discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Commercial Driver’s License with Class A endorsement for operating County vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of highway patching and OSHA rules for working near and around traffic.
Knowledge of basic roadway construction.
Ability to operate dump trucks, a chain saw, construction equipment, and tools, including a loader, bobcat, excavator, backhoe, and motor grader.
Working knowledge of repair and proper installation of water runoff systems and drainage.
Ability to perform moderately complex tasks involving operation and inspection of heavy equipment, and to understand the work process for catch-basin replacement and field-tile drainage repairs.
Ability to regularly lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds and perform the physical activities described in the working conditions.
One year of truck and heavy equipment operation experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of truck and heavy equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks and heavy machinery to maintain or construct roads, culverts, bridges, and drainage structures.
Inspect trucks and equipment before and after use, including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, and mechanical functionality.
Replace catch basins and repair field tile for water drainage.
Provide traffic control and flagging at road construction sites.
Work as part of a road crew on asphalt repairs, mowing, vector removal, and other related maintenance tasks.
Perform snow removal, machine repairs, brush cutting, tree removal, dead animal removal, and stump grinding.
Load, transport, deposit, and spread materials such as crushed stone, sand, and salt using trucks.
Operate electronic and surveying equipment, including slope grade lasers, sondes for tile tracing, underground cameras, slope levels, and station surveying equipment for right-of-way.
Maintain work reports and records as required by the County and Department of Transportation.
Follow County, State, and Federal safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Perform other assigned duties, including overtime as required.
Participate in safety training programs and maintain Forklift Certification.