Maintenance Worker III

Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. • Portland, PA

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Maintenance and/or Deputy Director of Maintenance, and the direct supervision of the Regional Maintenance Supervisor and/or Deputy Regional Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker III performs a wide variety of simple or unskilled building and grounds services. The position works on bridges and roadway approaches and performs duties involving physical exertion, manipulative ability, routine use of machine and power tools, and other less complex equipment. This is an entry-level position. Related work may be required.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must have a valid New Jersey or Pennsylvania driver’s license. The employee must be able to understand and follow simple instructions, communicate basic information, perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and use common sense to address routine problems.

The work environment is usually moderately noisy. Physical demands include occasional standing, walking, sitting, handling tools or controls, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, or smelling. The employee may occasionally need to lift or move up to 60 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid New Jersey or Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense to detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional standing, walking, sitting, handling objects or tools, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, or smelling.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Perform general manual service and assistance around a Commission facility.
• Carry out general landscaping tasks.
• Operate small power tools, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, air compressors, and other small equipment.
• Assist in painting Commission facilities and equipment.
• Use bituminous materials and aggregates to repair, patch, and maintain bridge and roadway pavements.
• Act as a flagman when required.
• Assist with snow and ice control operations at any time of day or night.
• Perform related work and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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