Road and Bridge Technician

Harvey County•Newton, KS

5h•$22 - $24

About The Position

Performs highway construction and maintenance work to keep roadways, bridges, and roadsides safe and in good repair, including winter maintenance activities. The role carries out a wide range of road and bridge maintenance tasks, operates and services heavy construction equipment and vehicles, responds to weather-related and other emergencies, and supports traffic safety and public infrastructure upkeep. The position works under the direct supervision of the Road & Bridge Operations Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of related experience.
Valid Class A CDL.
Complete OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour safety training, Work Zone Safety Training, MSHA, confined space, hazmat, forklift certification, first aid, and CPR within the timeframe specified by the County.
Knowledge of common construction equipment and materials; MUTCD and Kansas Traffic Guidelines; roadway grading and excavation; asphalt paving and concrete construction; safe operation of heavy-duty trucks and equipment; equipment operation and maintenance; legal load limits; hand and power tools; preventive maintenance and repair; traffic laws and ordinances; occupational hazards and safe work practices; PPE and Safety Data Sheets; County administrative policies; office practices; and relevant computer software.
Skill in maintaining safe work practices, recognizing workplace hazards, operating equipment safely and efficiently, following technical manuals, and performing required mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate machinery and equipment safely near traffic, stakes, slopes, trucks, construction equipment, workers, and utilities; read grade and alignment stakes; and safely load, unload, and transport equipment.
Ability to perform flagging according to industry guidelines and manual labor outdoors over uneven terrain.
Ability to operate motor vehicles safely in varying circumstances and weather conditions.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently under strict time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
Ability to maintain accurate records; interpret and implement policies, procedures, instructions, correspondence, and regulations; communicate clearly orally and in writing; analyze facts and exercise sound judgment; work as a team member; and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work the allocated hours and respond after hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform general highway maintenance, including snow and ice removal, asphalt and concrete repairs, pavement sawing, bridge installation, road painting, sign repairs, brush clearing, material hauling, traffic flagging, intersection sweeping, crack sealing, culvert work, and drainage work.
Operate paving and construction machinery to spread, smooth, level, compact, or reinforce roadbed materials and finished surfaces.
Observe paving material distribution, adjust machine settings or material flow, and identify low spots for correction.
Start and regulate burners or heating units, screed temperatures, and asphalt flow rates.
Fill paving machines, tanks, and hoppers with materials; signal equipment operators to assist with equipment or material alignment and movement.
Dig ditches and trenches, backfill excavations, and compact or level earth to grade specifications.
Safely operate assigned trucks, heavy construction equipment, machinery, and tools for road and bridge construction, maintenance, and materials handling.
Respond to weather events, including snow and ice, high water, and washouts, and to emergencies such as cargo spills, traffic accidents, blocked roads, and pavement buckles.
Operate equipment and tools including brush cutters, chain saws, asphalt kettles, jackhammers, weed sprayers, forklifts, hand mowers, and hand tools; operate other heavy equipment as required.
Inspect and service equipment daily and maintain inspection and service records.
Load, deliver, and unload construction and maintenance materials and equipment using single- and multi-axle trucks, tanks, and trailers.
Operate heavy-duty snowplow trucks to plow, sand, and salt roads and roadsides and perform post-storm cleanup.
Remove litter, debris, and other objects from roadways, rights-of-way, and roadsides.
Erect or dismantle shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
Position or dismantle concrete forms using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
Set up traffic control in high-volume traffic areas and protect employees and the traveling public.
Maintain scales, rest areas, buildings, and grounds.
Inspect contractor road and bridge projects to ensure standards are met.
Locate public utilities in public rights-of-way using appropriate equipment to track data.
Prepare time and work reports.
Carry out work safely, follow safety regulations and equipment-use requirements, and report accidents according to applicable policies.
Participate in rotating on-call duties, which may include emergency response, nighttime or weekend hours, or special events.
Perform other duties as assigned.