Highway Maintenance Worker II (Grade 8)

Yuma County; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuma County is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to perform operations of various heavy trucks and equipment in road construction and maintenance projects. The role involves assisting with roadway repairs, traffic control in work zones, and routine maintenance, with on‑call duties in a 24‑7 rotation.

Applicants must have an AZ Class A CDL, a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of construction, maintenance, trades, or heavy equipment experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain an Arizona Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for operation of combination vehicles with manual transmissions.
• Background check and pre-employment drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy trucks and equipment with manual transmissions on road construction and maintenance projects.
• Performs manual labor tasks; assists with construction and repairs of roadways, culverts, guardrails, and building fixtures.
• Identifies and reports mechanical problems; conducts daily logs and reports; maintains traffic in work zones.

Skills

Pre/post oper. checks

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Follow instructions

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Plumbing tools

Carpentry tools

Masonry tools

Electrical tools

Metalwork tools

Job description

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, performs skilled work of moderate difficulty in the operation of heavy trucks and equipment in the construction, maintenance, road maintenance, and repair of County properties; work is subject to exposure to various situations and conditions; this position has department specific responsibility; employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing on a random basis or for reasonable suspicion.

(Illustrative Only) Operates a variety of heavy trucks and equipment with manual transmissions and hand tools; performs manual labor assignments; works on construction and maintenance projects; builds and maintains road structures; assist in repairing roadway surfaces, culverts, headwalls, shoulders, and guardrails; assists with the construction and repairs of building fixtures; assists with the inspection, performance, and routine maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems; controls traffic in work zones; completes required daily logs and prepares reports; provides on‑call, 24‑7 services on a predetermined rotation schedule; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of construction, maintenance, trades, or heavy equipment experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; must possess and maintain an Arizona Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for the operation of combination vehicles with manual transmissions; requires successful completion of a background check and must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug test.

Knowledge of:

• Yuma County organization, operations, policies and procedures
• methods, tools, materials and equipment commonly used for road construction and maintenance and building trades
• inspection and preventive maintenance practices applying to mechanical equipment
• traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in heavy truck and equipment operation
• occupational hazards, OSHA regulations and other safety requirements and practices including first aid and CPR
• traffic signing for road construction/maintenance and flagging procedures
• dust control products, and asphalt materials and application methods
• soil classifications and compaction

Skill in:

• Performing pre- and post-operational equipment checks, and identifying mechanical problems
• operating tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment involving complexed maneuvering and adjusting of levers and devices, the satisfactory operation of which requires a high degree of coordination and skill in manipulation
• servicing and maintaining construction equipment and tools according to standard operating and safety procedures
• using the tools and equipment for plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electrical, and metalwork
• performing calculations and measurements involved in construction and maintenance projects
• maintaining traffic control for a work zone
• establishing effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• following written and verbal instructions

Ability to:

• Be exposed to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease and hazardous materials
• lift 50-100 pounds
• work in varying extreme weather conditions
• work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
• recognize hazardous conditions and react appropriately
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• follow written and verbal instructions
• stand and bend. (30%)
• walk and stoop. (20%)

Work Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; generally the job requires 30% bending, 20% walking, 20% stooping and 30% standing; the job is performed under varying extreme weather conditions and exposed to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil and hazardous materials.

EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE