Public Work Full-Time - Maintenance Worker Boyds

About the role

This FLSA non-exempt full-time position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found.

Pay

Salary is $51,221.96 to $52,211.96 annually.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Life flight membership
• Retirement package

Scope of Responsibility

Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of assigned equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment such as truck/trailer combinations, backhoes, motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, mowers, front-end loaders, snowplows, and sanders for road construction and maintenance operations
• Lay and align culvert pipe to proper grade
• Perform excavation using hand tools (shovels, rakes) and motor-operated equipment
• Operate large dump trucks to haul road materials to and from sites
• Safely operate chainsaws for brush cutting and tree felling
• Perform bridge maintenance and repair as required
• Perform flagging, manual labor, and general repair activities when equipment is not in use
• Follow sound work practices and maintain personal and equipment logs
• Respond to public inquiries courteously and provide information within scope of knowledge or refer to supervisor
• Perform elementary computer operations

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N Endorsement
• Current Flagging and Traffic Control Card
• Current First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain within a determined timeframe
• A telephone is required

Knowledge

• Operation and maintenance of assigned construction and maintenance equipment
• Construction and repair methods and procedures
• Safety hazards and procedures, including public safety considerations
• Basic computer operations

Physical Demands and Environment

• Field setting working in all weather and temperature conditions
• Walking on various surfaces including rough terrain
• Sitting, standing, maintaining balance, climbing stairs, ladders, and inclines
• Kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting
• Sense of touch, finger dexterity, gripping with fingers and hands
• Ability to transport 50–100 pounds
• Ability to operate passenger vehicles, trucks, and construction equipment
• Work alone and in remote areas
• Exposure to sunlight, outside temperature extremes (including ice and snow), dampness
• Exposure to smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, solvents, and oils
• Exposure to noxious weeds and plants, dust, pollen, insect stings
• Ability to discern voice conversations and alarms, convey information, and have far, side, night, and color vision with depth perception
• Wear required personal protective equipment: hard hats, safety-toe footwear, safety glasses or goggles, welding helmets, ear plugs or muffs, respirators, and rubber or leather gloves

Abilities

• Sufficient physical strength and stamina to perform manual labor for extended periods in dirty and uncomfortable conditions and in all types of weather
• Continuous physical exertion including frequent bending, walking, and heavy lifting
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and large vehicles and construction equipment
• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Clear oral and written communication skills

Applicants selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment controlled-substance test. Employees in this position are subject to drug and alcohol testing requirements, including random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and follow-up testing as applicable. A background check will be conducted as part of the pre-employment process. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.