Roads Maintenance Worker I

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the Roads Maintenance Field Operations Supervisor, the Roads Maintenance Worker I performs semi-skilled road maintenance and construction duties. The position helps clean, maintain, and repair Community roadways using hand and power tools and equipment, and works in varied weather conditions while maintaining public safety and removing hazards. It is an entry-level role in a progression-eligible job series, distinguished from Roads Maintenance Worker II by its lower skill and experience requirements, greater supervision, and lack of a Class B CDL requirement. This is a FLSA non-exempt driving position subject to on-call and weekend hours. The role assists with roadway construction and maintenance, signage and traffic-control work, pavement markings, vegetation and hazard removal, roadway-asset inspections, and equipment upkeep. The worker documents and reports deficiencies, follows work orders and traffic-control plans, and performs other job-related duties and special assignments as required. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of full-time work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the described tasks. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. An enrolled Community Member who closely qualifies may be considered under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
At least one year of full-time work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the described tasks; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs, and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Knowledge of basic methods, materials, practices, and techniques used in roadway construction, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of basic road construction and maintenance tools and equipment, including their basic operation and maintenance.
Knowledge of traffic laws and principles and practices for safe motor vehicle operation and maintenance.
Knowledge of applicable safety practices.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and the public.
Ability to safely operate tools and equipment and troubleshoot equipment problems.
Ability to perform semi-skilled roadway construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
Ability to lift, move, and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more for distances over 20 feet, and otherwise physically perform work-related tasks.
Ability to work for extended periods while stooping, reaching, lifting, bending, and standing, and to work in varied weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers and communicate efficiently and effectively, verbally and in writing, with managers, supervisors, staff, and the public.
Ability to interpret sketches and follow oral and written instructions, including work orders.
Ability to use a computer for leave requests, training, and other basic tasks, and use a tablet to view, manage, document, and complete work orders.
Ability to obtain Basic Work Zone Traffic Control/Flagger certification.
Ability to obtain a Worker Protection Standard card for pesticide application.
Ability to follow OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist with roadway maintenance and construction, including saw cutting and removing asphalt or concrete, removing debris, placing asphalt patches, and performing other maintenance measures.
Use hand tools and equipment to perform road maintenance work; may operate heavy equipment that does not require a CDL, such as gannons, rollers, and forklifts.
Install, repair, maintain, and inspect roadway signage in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), including placing signs, repairing or removing damaged signs, removing graffiti, and conducting inspections.
Assist with installing traffic-control devices and flagging work zones.
Deliver, set up, and remove temporary traffic control in accordance with an approved traffic-control plan or work order.
Assist with the layout and installation of pavement markings; use, maintain, and repair paint application equipment.
Remove vegetation and hazards that obstruct signs, block drainage systems, or affect intersection sight visibility and clear zones.
Inspect roadway assets such as signs, streetlights, culverts, and catch basins; document and report deficiencies.
Conduct daily walk-around equipment inspections before use, clean and service equipment afterward, perform basic routine maintenance, and report mechanical or operational problems to the supervisor.
Follow applicable safety practices and OSHA requirements and maintain public safety while working.
Perform other job-related duties and special assignments as required.