Road Maintenance Worker I-West

Travis County•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs road construction and general maintenance work in one or more specialized public works programs. Work may include roadway reconstruction and rehabilitation, surface maintenance, secondary drainage, right-of-way maintenance, burial and cemetery services, commodities delivery, customer service programs, traffic markings, asphalt markings and legends, signs, and other devices used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic on public roads and pedestrian or bicycle ways. The position may assist with fabricating road signs and barricades and performs traffic control in road construction work zones. This is the second of four road maintenance-related classifications in the Maintenance job family. It performs general road maintenance, drainage system maintenance, mowing, brush and debris removal from rights-of-way, and general traffic control at work sites. A flexible schedule may be required to meet departmental needs. The role involves fieldwork and operation of road-maintenance vehicles and equipment, maintaining traffic control and public safety, completing records, and communicating with coworkers and the public. Employees may be assigned to business continuity efforts outside their normal job functions. Work hours are 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, at the West Service Center in Austin, Texas. Drug, criminal, driving, education, and employment background checks are required. Duties and responsibilities may vary with assigned tasks, and this description is not exhaustive.

Requirements

One year of construction and general maintenance experience, including landscaping work or traffic-control-device fabrication and sign installation and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job duties.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures, and methods relevant to the assigned function.
Knowledge of applicable safety practices and regulations and the Texas Motor Vehicle Code and other relevant codes, laws, and statutes.
Knowledge of light equipment and tools used in road maintenance.
Knowledge of traffic-control signs, sign construction and installation, asphalt striping, markings, and legends, and applicable requirements.
Knowledge of proper implementation and maintenance of traffic-control plans under the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Knowledge of operating and maintaining basic hand and power tools.
Computer knowledge, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and a variety of software packages.
Skill in safely operating road-maintenance and grounds-maintenance equipment and hand tools.
Skill in traffic-control sign construction, installation, and maintenance.
Skill in teamwork and verbal and written communication, including conveying and following instructions and providing information to the public.
Ability to maintain important files and records.
Ability to safely and correctly apply road-construction and maintenance techniques and operate light road-maintenance and construction vehicles and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently and efficiently, manage time, meet timelines, and make sound judgments and decisions.
Ability to monitor project progress and develop related reports.
Ability to train and advise others and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, outside-agency representatives, and the public.
Ability to lift or carry up to 60 pounds and perform the physical activities required for the essential functions.
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and field conditions, including traffic and construction-site hazards.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License.
Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
Work Zone Flagger Training certificate, Work Zone Traffic Control Instruction certificate, or a related certificate.

Responsibilities

Perform general road-maintenance labor, including mixing and pouring concrete, sealing cracks, patching roads, and cleaning drains and ditches.
Operate vehicles and equipment used for roadway and right-of-way maintenance, including pickup trucks, tractors, slope mowers, mini-excavators, compactors, woodchippers, skid steers, forklifts, lift/bucket trucks, hydro mulchers, dump trucks, knuckle-boom and tank trucks, loaders/backhoes, and rollers.
Remove trash; erect fences and barricades; install culverts; repair and erect signs; place hot or cold asphalt mix; repair driveway approaches; and apply dust-control emulsion to roadways.
Install and maintain traffic-control signs and asphalt markings and striping in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local requirements.
Assist in fabricating road signs and barricades for traffic control in road construction areas.
Install, erect, and process materials associated with roadway and right-of-way maintenance.
Provide assistance during emergencies such as floods, severe weather, and accidents, as directed.
Perform traffic control at job sites, place and gather traffic-control signs and barricades in construction work zones, and direct traffic within those zones.
Observe safety precautions and follow safety rules and regulations.
Perform preventative vehicle and equipment maintenance and minor repairs; check oil, water, and fuel; service tires; make adjustments before leaving the job site; and maintain mileage and service records.
Maintain accurate daily records of activities, timekeeping, materials, equipment, and job-site issues, and enter data into computer software.
Attend meetings, conferences, educational classes, and training, and apply the information to work assignments.
Communicate with employees at all levels and members of the public to receive and relay factual information and support public relations.
Cut and remove brush, mow grass, weed-eat along roadsides, and remove safety or health hazards, including dead animals, from rights-of-way.
Assist with indigent burials and cemetery grounds maintenance as required.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.