Work Zone Assistant/Laborer

Ravalli County • Hamilton, MT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

These are Temporary positions of unknown duration, funded to assist with damage to the County roads and bridges. These positions could last as long as 18 to 36 weeks depending on weather. Under the supervision of the Road and Bridge Foreman, the Work Zone Assistant/Laborer Assists Driver/Operators in setting up work zones and participates in the construction and maintenance of the Ravalli County Road and Bridge system, and performs manual labor as necessary to achieve program objectives.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of safety regulations and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to communicate well with other employees and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive, ethical, effective and professional working relationship with other department employees in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to obtain work zone traffic control (flagger) certification provided by the Road & Bridge Department.
• Completion of High School or GED
• Valid Montana Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Heavy lifting is routinely required, up to 100 lbs.
• Must be physically able to effectively perform all position requirements in adverse conditions including weather extremes and steep, uneven or unstable terrain.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a variety of heavy equipment units and heavy-duty trucks & related attachments is a plus.
• Valid Montana Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) preferred.
• Experience in the operation of heavy equipment units and heavy – duty trucks, and in the construction and operation of road and bridge systems.

Responsibilities

• Conducts flagging and traffic control for work zone operations.
• Performs manual labor on road and bridge construction and maintenance projects.
• Assists Driver/Operators in setting up work zones.
• Participates in the construction and maintenance of the Ravalli County Road and Bridge system.
• Performs manual labor as necessary to achieve program objectives.
• Travels throughout Ravalli County.
• Participates in the mandatory Ravalli County drug-testing program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED