Maintenance Worker I

Allen County Indiana • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Highway Department Barn Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker I performs maintenance and repair to county roads and highways. This position is 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 and heavy equipment 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.
• Maintain Forklift Certification in addition to participating in all safety training programs offered.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operation of trucks and heavy machinery to maintain or construct roads, culverts, bridges, and drainage structures.
• Conducts inspections, ensuring proper fluid levels, tire pressure, and mechanical functionality of trucks and equipment before and after use.
• Replaces catch basins and conducts repairs on field tile for water drainage purposes.
• Provides traffic control and flagging at road construction sites.
• Works as part of a road crew, performing asphalt repairs, mowing, vector removal, and other related maintenance tasks.
• Takes charge of snow removal, machine repairs, brush cutting, tree removal, dead animal removal, and stump grinding.
• Loads, transports, deposits, and spreads materials such as crushed stone, sand, salt, and others using trucks.
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating precise electronic equipment and completing tasks involving slope grade lasers, sondes for tile tracing, operating underground cameras, slope levels, and station surveying for right-of-way.
• Maintains work reports and records as required by the County and Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Adheres to County, State, and Federal Safety Regulations, Policies, and Procedures in performing all duties.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED