Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker II

Project County of Burleigh • Bismarck, ND

1d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the County Road Superintendent and County Engineer, is responsible for performing general labor-type duties, hand and power tool operation, and intermediate level truck and equipment operation on various road and bridge projects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Must have the ability to read and write.
• Requires a valid North Dakota Class A driver's license non-air restricted and with a tanker endorsement.
• Candidates must successfully complete a standard background and criminal record check along with an alcohol and controlled substance test and physical exam. Costs associated with these exams will be paid for by the County.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) or more years of experience in the operation of various types of heavy equipment, truck driving and maintenance duties of highway and road projects are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates with other maintenance personnel to perform general labor duties using hand tools including but not limited to: shovels, rakes, posts hole diggers, brooms, scrapers, etc. for use in shop and grounds maintenance, asphalt patching, preparing culvert beds, snow removal, etc.
• Places traffic control signs and devices, assists traffic through work zones as required.
• Operates jackhammers, air compressors, mechanical tampers, power saws, hydraulic drivers and similar equipment.
• Operates semis and dump trucks hauling maintenance material and drive trucks in plowing snow and spreading traction material.
• Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment to a varying degree of difficulty, including but not limited to the following: motor graders, front end loaders, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, rollers, mowers, trucks of all types, asphalt related equipment and other equipment associated with road and bridge maintenance.
• Performs related work as required including minimal routine repair and maintenance of vehicles, buildings, and grounds as required.
• Occasionally serves as a temporary crew leader on small projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Generates detailed daily timecards, material and work reports.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees