Road Maintenance Technician I/II

Yakima County

8d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

These positions perform both skilled and semi-skilled maintenance with experienced, journey level capabilities, thru multiple activities involving manual labor and the operation of various equipment used in the maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, drainage structures, and levees. Common equipment includes single and tandem axle 5-yard and 10-yard dump trucks, water trucks, and tractors with a variety of trailer and hitch combination(s) including, pintle, ball, and 5th wheel plate connections to; pup, flatbed, lowboy, tilt deck, tanker, belly dumps, and side dump trailers, with the purpose of; transporting, placing, removing, stockpiling, and distributing; aggregates, liquids, dirt, equipment, and other materials for road maintenance activities. Compacting roadways, snow removal, and sanding operations included. Operates a variety of other construction related equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Performs traffic control and routine preventative maintenance on equipment. While the emphasis of this position leans heavily on performing manual labor, there is considerable opportunity for the complimentary use of equipment in support of the daily and programed maintenance operations. When required, this position may be assigned to perform other duties including the activities and utilization of equipment for the other job descriptions within the Road Maintenance Technician I & II Class specification. Road Maintenance Technician I is an Entry-Level position. Road Maintenance Technician II is a Journey-Level position. While the emphasis of this position is on the bridge and drainage operations; when required, this position may be assigned to perform other duties including the activities and utilization of equipment for the other job descriptions within the Road Maintenance Technician I & II Class specification. There will be a driving exercise with a 10-yard standard transmission, Dump Truck as a part of the interview.

Requirements

Road Maintenance Technician I: High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years of experience of which includes 1 year of experience driving with a Commercial Driver’s License. Experience must consist of one or all of the following: motorized equipment operation, road maintenance and/or construction experience or experience related to the essential duty statements listed above; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Road Maintenance Technician II: Internal Candidate Requirements: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and a total of 5 years of experience of which includes 1 year of experience driving with a Commercial Driver’s License and 2 years of work experience performing the duties of a Road Maintenance Technician I within Yakima County or other governmental (State, Federal or Local Government) or private road maintenance / construction operation. Experience is defined as: motorized equipment operation, road maintenance and/or construction experience or experience related to the essential duty statements listed above.
Road Maintenance Technician II: External Candidate Requirements: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and a total of 5 years of experience of which includes 2 years of experience driving with a Commercial Driver’s License AND work experience performing the duties of a Road Maintenance Technician I within Yakima County or other governmental (State, Federal or Local Government) or private road maintenance / construction operation. Experience is defined as: motorized equipment operation, road maintenance and/or construction experience or experience related to the essential duty statements listed above. (Note: Applicants with equivalent education and or experience must provide a detailed explanation.)
Valid State of Washington Driver's License with Commercial Driver's License Class A with Airbrake and Tanker Endorsements.
Valid State of Washington Flagger Certification required for County Road assignments within 30 days of hire.
Successful completion of general employment verification and pre-employment DOT Drug Testing Consent for queries of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to comply with Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 382).
road maintenance/construction techniques and standards; basic equipment maintenance; knowledge of equipment and tools used in road and bridge maintenance; and, work zone safety precautions.
Operating boom trucks, dump trucks, front end loaders, backhoes and other common road maintenance equipment; performing preventive maintenance on equipment; applying traffic control techniques; using two-way radios and other communications devices; applying customer service techniques; establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers; communication, both oral and written, sufficient to receive direction and follow direction.

Nice To Haves

Road Maintenance Technician I: valid State of Washington Driver's License with Commercial Driver's License Class A with Airbrake & Tanker endorsement.

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance on a variety of drainage structures such as drainage improvement districts (DID), ditches, catch basins, drywells and culverts.
Repairs and maintains asphalt surfaces.
Repairs and replaces roadside and bridge guardrails.
Clears brush and trees from roadways, Right of ways, and levees.
Provides oversight, expertise, and in field training for the Road Maintenance Technician I position.
Performs traffic control operations and implements work zone safety precautions as a flagger on County roads.
Operates dump trucks in snow and in ice control operations.
Hauling materials and equipment to and from jobsite.
Other duties as assigned including those typically assigned to other job descriptions within the Road Maintenance Technician I & II classification.
Other duties required.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
Retirement Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Coverage
Basic Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA- VEBA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Voluntary Benefits – vision, term life, critical illness, disability and other insurance plans
Washington State Retirement Plan (DRS)
457 Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)