Road Maintenance Worker

Carroll County, MD • Westminster, MD

33d • $18 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Road Maintenance Worker, you will perform traffic control duties, operate various equipment, and maintain vehicles. Working under the direction of the Foreman, you will assist with various maintenance tasks while ensuring a safe work environment. The work you do will help to ensure the County's roadways are kept safe and clear.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Up to one year of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
• Valid driver's license
• Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card
• State of Maryland Flagging Certification (or must obtain within six months of employment)

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic control duties including flagging traffic and setting up traffic control devices.
• Operate various small equipment such as mowers, rollers, weed eaters, tampers, chain saws, air compressors/jack hammers. Assist in maintaining equipment and tools.
• Perform maintenance duties such as digging, cleaning ditches and drains, shoveling and spreading blacktop/stone and chips, clearing debris, removing trash, sweeping streets, cutting weeds and brush, and mowing.
• Maintain vehicles, including completing vehicle inspection reports required by Department of Transportation.
• Assist drivers with hooking up equipment and backing of trucks.
• Perform snow removal as needed.
• Follow all established safety rules and regulations. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Accept feedback.
• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate and a willingness to learn. Participate in a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
• Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
• Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
• Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees