Road Maintenance Equipment Operator I

About the Role

Under close supervision, performs skilled work of routine difficulty in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads and highways; operates light to heavy construction/maintenance type equipment; performs related work as assigned. This position is eligible to receive the snowplow stipend in accordance with Navajo County Personnel policy 2.9.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of construction/maintenance type equipment (light to heavy class) for road care and construction, including dozers, graders, back hoes, tankers, sweepers, snow plows, etc.
• Uses tools and equipment for maintaining and constructing roads and highways.
• Performs routine and manual labor work requiring heavy lifting for road construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Makes minor repairs (including welding) and performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Flags traffic and diverts it away from construction areas, ensuring driver and worker safety; places signs and barricades to protect construction sites.
• Replaces and repairs culverts, cattle guards, fences, guard rails, and other roadway appurtenances; maintains rights of way by removing brush, obstacles, and debris; falls trees with chain saws.
• Applies asphalt, patches potholes, seal coats/chip seals roads, applies paving fabrics, and repairs crack seal.
• Assists with wildland fires by creating fire barriers, removing brush, and contouring land topography.
• Explains project work and its impacts to residents and travelers.
• May lead other workers and assist in training equipment operation and duty performance.
• May perform some electrical work.
• Prepares reports and maintains records.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of highway construction and maintenance methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation and care of light to heavy highway maintenance vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of the care and operation of hand and power tools.
• Skill in operating highway maintenance vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Skill in maintaining construction equipment.
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.