Highway North Barn Part Time Highway

Allen County Government • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Highway Department Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker I performs maintenance and repair to county roads and highways. This position is not covered as defined by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and one year experience in truck operation experience preferred.
• Commercial Driver’s License with Class A endorsement for operating County vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of patching highways, OSHA rules for working near and around traffic.
• Knowledge of basic roadway construction
• Ability to operate dump trucks, chain saw, construction equipment and tools including, but not limited to loader, bob cat, excavator, back-hoe, and motor grader.
• Working knowledge of repair and proper installation of the water run off systems and drainage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating trucks and heavy equipment to maintain or construct roads, culverts, bridges and drainage structures.
• Performs inspections including, but not limited to ensuring proper fluid levels, tire pressure and mechanical functions on trucks and equipment before use.
• Replaces catch basins and repairs field tile for water run off drainage.
• Provides traffic control and flagging at road construction sites.
• Works on road crew performing asphalt repairs, mowing, vector removal and related maintenance and repairs.
• Responsible for snow removal, machine repairs, brush cutting, tree removal, dead animal removal and stump grinding.
• Loads, hauls, dumps, and spreads crushed stone, sand, salt and other materials from trucks.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees