Highway Worker

Position: Full-Time - Highway Worker
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, timber, pipe and other materials, tools, and equipment.

* Hauls materials for road construction.

* Spreads asphalt and patches holes in street surfaces; digs and resets manhole covers.

* Mows grass and trims shrubs and bushes.

* Repairs washed out areas on County's rights-of-way.

* Installs silt fences and other materials for erosion control.

* Performs duties of Public Service Worker as needed.

* Fills out daily vehicle inspection reports.

* Operates dump trucks, low-boys, bush hogs, mowers, chainsaws, air hammers, mud jacks, pumps, mixers, trimmers, tractors, and other equipment.

* Performs traffic control operations at work sites.

* Removes and installs fences.

* Removes trees, tree limbs, litter, and debris from County's rights-of-way; performs physical duties associated with natural disasters and other emergencies.

* Cleans drains.

* Performs masonry work as necessary.

* Performs pre-start-up inspections; maintains an awareness of all activity around assigned equipment; practices defensive driving when in pedestrian and vehicle traffic; takes shortest and safest routes possible in transportation operations while obeying all traffic laws.

* Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.

* Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

* Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of road construction, maintenance, and repair activities.

* Knowledge of county and department regulations, policies, and procedures.

* Knowledge of the safe use and operation of assigned equipment.

* Knowledge of the maintenance of assigned equipment.

* Knowledge of the county road system.

* Knowledge of traffic hazards, safety principles, rules, regulations, and speed limits.

* Skill in the operation of assigned equipment.

* Skill in understanding and following instructions.

* Ability to comprehend and follow safety rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Some High School education and one (1) year of related experience, or equivalent.

* Possession of a valid Commercial, Class A or B, state issued driver's license.