Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61036103)

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Operates motorized equipment used in highway and bridge maintenance, including belt loaders, rollers, skid steers, tractors, trailers, and specialized patching and mowing equipment.
• Performs skilled manual labor such as patching roadway base and surface failures, cleaning ditches, placing pipe, installing driveways, removing fallen trees, and managing vegetation.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains signs and sign foundations, and sets, forms, and finishes concrete for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
• Operates single and tandem axle dump trucks, including with trailers, for hauling materials and transporting equipment.
• Assists in operating heavier equipment such as front-end loaders, motor graders, backhoes, and specialized slope mowers.
• Operates and maintains powered tools for tree and vegetation removal, pipe cleaning, concrete repair, and facility maintenance.
• Conducts safety inspections and daily preventative maintenance on assigned equipment to ensure proper operation and longevity.
• Operates salt brine anti-icing equipment and snow removal equipment during inclement weather.
• Assists in emergency operations and may be required to work extended hours or on-call rotations.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must obtain 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working near traffic and environmental hazards.
• Frequent exposure to outdoor environments in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease.
• May be required to work outside normal schedules, especially during inclement weather or emergencies.