Highway Maintenance Worker I: Small Equipment Operator (61033820)

Responsibilities

• Operates small equipment (dump truck, brush chipper, concrete mixer, roller, snow plow, spreader, etc.) powered tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities.
• 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.
• Performs construction, repair, and preservation to asphalt and concrete pavements using proper repair techniques. This work involves the use of hand or pneumatic-powered tools and compaction equipment.
• Performs manual labor to assist with the installation and repair of catch basins and other drainage structures and the placement of drainage pipes.
• Assists with the installation and repair of traffic signs, pavement markings, and safety devices.
• Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12‑hour shifts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No minimum training or experience requirements for this classification.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Must attain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.
• Physical demands: bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards.
• May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or department‑related emergencies.
• Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.