Roads Maintenance Worker

Iron County•Cedar City, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties to build, repair, clear and maintain Iron County Roadways and other related duties. Operate heavy equipment to include backhoe, dump truck, front end loader, rollers, lowboy, trucks, grader, distributer, dozer, snowplow, mower, sprayer and other equipment used in transporting vehicles and equipment to job sites. Build and maintain county roadways. Remove snow in mountain and valley areas and prepare for emergency flood control, 24 hours per day. Assist in road repair by chip sealing, crack sealing and seal coating. Install, repair and maintain road signage. Maintain equipment by performing preventive maintenance on equipment, changing all oil and filters on a regular basis, repair truck tires and grease required areas on a regular basis and other mechanical duties as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year experience with the operation and maintenance of various types of heavy equipment.
Valid UTAH CDL License (Class A).
Complete physical as required to maintain UDOT certification.
Attend any required training seminars when scheduled.
Attend scheduled defensive driving courses.
Attend UDOT Flagging school as required to obtain and maintain certification.
Pass random drug testing according to UDOT guidelines.
Knowledge of mechanical applications.
Knowledge of road construction methods and techniques.
Knowledge of work zone regulations.
Skill in operating hand tools.
Skill in operating heavy equipment.
Skill in operating road construction machinery.
Skill in basic mathematics.
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to work unsupervised and accept responsibility.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and public.
Ability to use independent judgment.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to communicate via radio.
Ability to read blueprints, plans and specifications.
Pass a drug screen.
Pass an extensive pre-employment background screening.

Nice To Haves

Valid Utah CDL - Class A License
Heavy equipment experience

Responsibilities

Build, repair, clear and maintain Iron County Roadways.
Operate heavy equipment including backhoe, dump truck, front end loader, rollers, lowboy, trucks, grader, distributer, dozer, snowplow, mower, sprayer and other equipment.
Transport vehicles and equipment to job sites.
Build and maintain county roadways.
Remove snow in mountain and valley areas.
Prepare for emergency flood control, 24 hours per day.
Assist in road repair by chip sealing, crack sealing and seal coating.
Install, repair and maintain road signage.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including oil and filter changes.
Repair truck tires and grease required areas.
Perform other mechanical duties as needed.