Road Maintenance Tech

Franklin County • Franklin County Public Works, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Road Maintenance Technician I, II & III positions participate in maintenance activities including construction, maintenance and repair of native, gravel and paved roads, and of bridges, structures, culverts and other drainage facilities. Performs a variety of heavy machinery and specialized equipment and performs maintenance and repair work to assure effective operation and maintenance of the County Road system. Franklin County is divided into two maintenance Districts. Road Maintenance Technicians are assigned to a district but may be requested to assist the other district at the discretion of the Road Maintenance Operations Management Team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, OR G.E.D.
• One year of truck and/or heavy equipment operation experience in road maintenance or related field.
• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.
• Ability to interpret and apply Washington State road specifications and survey markers applicable to work assignments.
• Knowledge of industry work hazards and safety procedures.
• General skills in troubleshooting and resolving issues or problems by analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, interpreting compliance documentation, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• General time management and mental and physical organization skills that support the ability to focus, have clarity, and use strategy to fulfill a variety of tasks successfully.
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain communication and working relationships with peers, representatives from other agencies, vendors, public officials, and the general public using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Three years’ experience required for Technician II
• 5 years for Technician III
• Proficient knowledge for Technician II
• Expert knowledge for Technician III
• Proficient knowledge of road systems, conditions, signs, and signals.
• Expert knowledge of road systems, conditions, signs, and signals.
• Proficient knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply Washington State road specifications and survey markers applicable to work assignments.
• Proficient knowledge of industry work hazards and safety procedures.
• Expert knowledge of industry work hazards and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated skills in the operation of specialized and heavy road maintenance equipment, such as grader, backhoe, front end loaders, dump truck, and other complex heavy equipment.
• Proficient skills in using hand and power tools to perform semi-skilled work.

Responsibilities

• Patrols Franklin County roads and assists employees in identifying hazardous areas and needed repairs.
• Performs a variety of road maintenance work including patching of chuck holes, cutting brush, burning weeds, painting, and flagging.
• Drives and/or operates trucks and other construction and maintenance equipment, including special attachments and/or towing trailer-mounted equipment, satisfactorily.
• Constructs, maintains, and repairs roads and related structures.
• Assists in training and overseeing the work of employees less experienced with maintenance and repair activities and equipment operation.
• Checks road signs for vandalism or damage from natural causes and reports to Traffic Control Technician.
• Operates a variety of heavy and specialized vehicles or equipment to perform assigned duties related to maintenance and repair of native, gravel and paved roads, and of bridges, structures, culverts and other drainage facilities.
• Installs, paints, and repairs guard rails, signs, and sign posts as needed.
• Performs a variety of minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment, and tools; assists mechanic in servicing and repairing vehicles.
• Pursues self-development and continuing personal development of skills and knowledge by attending ongoing educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What This Job Offers

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