Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61033024)

Job Responsibilities

• Operates small equipment such as a standard dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris.
• Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone.
• Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.
• Operates small equipment such as a forklift and concrete mixer, powered tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities.
• Assists in on-call repairs, emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12‑hour shifts.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.
• Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required upon entry to the position.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.
• The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards.
• May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

Additional Comments

• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.