Road Maintenance Equipment Operator I

Navajo County•Show Low, AZ

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs skilled work of routine difficulty maintaining, repairing, and constructing roads and highways. Operates light to heavy construction and maintenance equipment and performs related work as assigned. The position is eligible for a snowplow stipend in accordance with Navajo County Personnel Policy 2.9. The role involves operating equipment and using tools for road care and construction, performing manual labor, maintaining vehicles and equipment, assisting with traffic and worksite safety, repairing roadway structures, and supporting road surfacing and wildfire response. The employee may lead other workers, explain project impacts to the public, perform some electrical work, and prepare reports and records.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience operating light to heavy highway construction equipment.
One year of highway construction or maintenance experience.
Obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 90 days of hire.
Obtain traffic flagger certification within the first 9 months.
Maintain a good driving record.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Operate light to heavy construction and maintenance equipment to grade, clean, move earth, and smooth roads, including dozers, graders, backhoes, tankers, sweepers, and snowplows.
Use tools and equipment to maintain and construct roads and highways.
Perform routine manual labor, including heavy lifting, for the construction, repair, and maintenance of County roads and byways.
Make minor repairs, including welding, and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Flag traffic, divert traffic away from construction areas, and place signs and barricades to protect work sites and promote safety.
Replace and repair culverts, cattle guards, and other roadway appurtenances; repair and install fences and guardrails.
Keep rights of way clear of brush, obstacles, and debris, and fell trees with chainsaws.
Apply asphalt, patch potholes, seal-coat or chip-seal roads, apply paving fabrics, and repair crack seal.
Assist with wildland fires as needed, create fire barriers, remove brush, and contour land topography.
Explain project work and its impacts to residents and travelers when questioned.
May lead other workers and help others learn equipment operation and job duties.
May perform some electrical work.
Prepare reports and maintain records.