Road Maintenance Operator - Public Works

As an employee of Sarpy County, you receive regular pay for the services you provide at a rate of $24.69 per hour. In addition to your hourly wage, Sarpy County provides benefits, such as insurance and retirement, which are valued at up to $28,447.21 per year.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the close supervision of the Foreman, the incumbent accurately performs semi-skilled tasks and operates a variety of equipment and trucks to maintain and build roads and bridges. In addition to equipment operation, incumbents are required to perform other functions and manual labor duties related to construction, maintenance and repair. Duties require some responsibility and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operate truck(s) / vehicle(s) (e.g. single and tandem axle truck), loader, backhoe and skid steer, (Class A license is required to haul skid steer). Load, haul and unload trucks used to transport various equipment, materials and supplies.

Operate construction, maintenance and power equipment, and perform required manual labor for construction, repair, and maintenance projects.

Perform required manual labor in construction and maintenance projects.

Prepare equipment for paint striping of roads and curbs.

Place barricades for preparation of work zone.

Place and level concrete for road repair.

Prepare and install guardrails.

Prepare equipment and areas for snow removal including, but not limited to installing snow plow blade, inspecting and operating equipment, and installing snow fencing to prevent drifting.

Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and may make minor repairs and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, County Officials, and the general public.

Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

Report to assigned worksite with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.

Peripheral Duties

Control traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.

Perform other duties as directed and assigned.

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

Two (2) years of bona fide work experience in highway construction, and maintenance preferred.

Special RequirementsMust have, by time of appointment, and maintain throughout employment, a valid Drivers' License and Class B CDL license, as well as meet eligibility requirements of "acceptable driver standards" as defined by the County. Position will be subject to DOT Random testing. This is a safety sensitive position.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles

Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations

Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in street and utility maintenance work

Ability to understand and comply with departmental policies and procedures

Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing

Ability to observe proper safety precautions

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to complete daily activities according to work schedule

Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions

Ability to understand and follow exacting verbal and written instructions

Ability to perform tasks with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions

Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions

Ability to work from construction specifications or blueprints

Ability to classify soils and perform as a Department of Labor and Industries competent person on excavation sites

Ability to operate tools, motorized vehicles and equipment, and devices necessary for the successful completion of assigned job duties. May operate road grader for routine road maintenance, track loaders, excavators, or boom trucks for training purposes or during emergency situations (IF QUALIFIED). FOR TRAINING PURPOSES: A day constitutes (4) four hours or more.The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Communication abilities include the ability to talk (i.e. verbal exchange / exchange information) and hear (i.e. exchange information accurately) within normal ranges.

Work is performed regularly in outside weather conditions during day-shift hours, however hours may occasionally include evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-ins. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions (e.g. wet and/or humid conditions, extreme temperatures), and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.