Section Patrolman

About the position

Under the supervision of the Road & Bridge Supervisor, the Section Patrolman is a non-exempt position under FLSA. This position may perform construction and/or maintenance on designated districts of gravel and dirt roads to a level that is safe for the driving public, ensure proper drainage of said roads, and to perform grass, weed and brush control within their designated district. This employee assists in snow and ice removal during inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Operates motor grader, loader, dump trucks, and other equipment to maintain the quality of the roads
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Maintains drainage of roads and creates new drainage as needed
• Performs necessary repairs to roads, ditches and culverts
• Allocates rock within district
• Provides snow and ice removal during inclement weather
• Installs drainage structures
• Performs mowing duties and cuts brush and trees in district
• Installs culverts and entrances
• Maintains daily labor and equipment records
• Performs maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment
• Reports problems, road hazards, and sign damage in district
• Reports equipment problems to the shop
• Maintains a safe work site
• Ensures positive public relations with public and staff
• Works with public to explain project details, answer questions, provide timelines for completion

Requirements

• Employee shall have the mechanical ability to operate and maintain a motor grader
• Ability to operate backhoes, loaders, rollers, etc. is preferred
• Employee shall have basic mathematical skills, ability to communicate effectively, read maps, and work from verbal or written instructions
• A high school diploma, GED or equivalent, or graduation from a vocational school is preferred
• One to three years of similar or related experience is recommended
• Must have (or obtain within 1 year of employment) and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and/or other appropriate endorsements