Road Maintenance Worker

Delaware, County of • Delaware, OH

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About The Position

The Road Maintenance Worker performs unskilled to semi-skilled routine labor for the maintenance, construction, and repair of County roads, bridges, and culverts. The work uses a variety of hand and power tools, small machines, and light to medium equipment. The incumbent works as a member of a designated work crew and reports to the Crew Leader - Roadway or the Assistant Superintendent of Roads.

Overtime is mandatory and a condition of continued employment. The worker must maintain a telephone at their residence and be available for work on short notice and outside scheduled work hours.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• At least one year of relevant work experience in general roadway maintenance, construction, and/or operation of a medium- to heavy-duty truck.
• Valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License with a Class B Endorsement.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Maintain a telephone at place of residence and be available for work on short notice and outside scheduled work hours.
• Mandatory overtime is a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate light to medium equipment, including power saws, weed eaters, chain saws, jack hammers, and compactors, for roadway and bridge construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Load and unload materials; spread gravel, stone, mix, and/or tar; establish levels or grades; repair or install culverts; dig footers; backfill; and perform signing, painting, and similar work.
• Transport tools, supplies, and materials to and from job sites as directed.
• Perform manual labor, including loading and unloading trucks, patching roads, filling potholes, sealing pavement, cutting brush and trees, mixing and pouring concrete, and cleaning culverts.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace roadway signs and related components; clear brush and obstructions that affect sign visibility; and erect and inspect warning and detour signs.
• Perform flagging activities to control traffic flow as directed.
• Perform snow removal and spread salt/grit mixture for snow and ice control as assigned.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, adding fluids, and routine adjustments.
• Perform custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning facilities.
• Perform general maintenance and repair of facilities.

What This Job Offers

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