Public Works Highways Utility Worker (BC-10)

County Of Maui•Maui County (various), HI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled work in the construction, repair and alterations of highway appurtenances and county baseyard facilities; performs a variety of welding tasks with oxyacetylene and electric welding equipment; and performs other related duties as required. This class is distinguished by its responsibility for the performance of a variety of skilled work in the construction, repair and alteration of highway appurtenances and county baseyard facilities, including the performance of skilled welding tasks.

Requirements

Four years of experience involving carpentry and/or masonry work under a journey level carpenter and/or mason including or supplemented by some welding experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3)
Prior to completion of probation, a Hawaii State Commercial Driver's License (Class B) and a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiners Certificate.
Knowledge of practices, tools, methods and materials used in construction and maintenance work
Knowledge of hazards and safety practices
Knowledge of steel welding and cutting equipment and its use
Ability to use common tools and techniques of the several trades such as masonry, carpentry, painting and steel work
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Responsibilities

Constructs, maintains, alters and repairs retaining walls, culvert headers, catch basins, gutters, storm drains, guard rails, sidewalks, curbings, spillways, loading platforms, floors, etc., using concrete blocks, stones, bricks, and soft mixes
Constructs and repairs stone work on bridges, walks, retaining walls and buildings
Constructs simple concrete and masonry bridge footings and wings
Plans, lays out and constructs or repairs timber bridges, decking and railings
Repairs, maintains and erects highway signs
Lays out, marks and welds light and heavy gauge metals in the repair of equipment frames, automotive bodies, grader blades, load buckets, water tanks, guard rails, etc.
Applies paints, varnishes, stains, lacquers, and enamels by brush or spray to buildings, bridges, vehicles, machinery, etc.
May operate motorized equipment
Supervises laborers and helpers in maintenance and repair work
May perform other trade work