(Internal Only) Maintenance Technician IV

Skagit County; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Skagit County is seeking an experienced supervisor for road and bridge maintenance. The role includes operating heavy equipment, directing crews, and ensuring safe, efficient daily work across county projects.

The position requires a valid Washington CDL Class A endorsement, a clean driving record, and completion of required safety trainings within six months. Promotion policy applies, with step-based increases noted on the AFSCME Public Works salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience operating road maintenance vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to lead, coach and direct day-to-day crew functions.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and gear in field operations.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and lay out daily work tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate road maintenance vehicles and equipment as directed.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Direct the work of subordinates and coordinate crew tasks.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provide information.
• Plan, schedule, and lay out day-to-day work functions.

Skills

Equipment operation

Crew leadership

Safety training

Effective communication

Tools

Dump truck

Loader

Dozer (D-6)

Backhoe

Sander/plow equipment

Job description

NOTE: This is an internal promotional opportunity for current Skagit County employees.

Utilizes departmental equipment to construct, repair, and maintain County roads, bridges, drainage, and other facilities, and tree trimming operations, and, depending on day-to-day priorities, may be responsible for running designated jobs, crew safety, equipment operations, training, and job layouts. The position requires the employee to maintain a Washington State Class A - Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and is subject to applicable federal and state regulations including CDL random drug and alcohol testing.

• Salary upon hire is in accordance with Skagit County promotion policy.
• Progressive increases are based upon years of service with Skagit County, up to step 8 total steps (top step $40.08/hr.). This position is range 13 of the AFSCME Public Works salary schedule.

Typical functions include a wide variety of duties to support road, bridge, and special operations. Examples of duties and responsibilities are shown below.

• Proficient operator of road maintenance vehicles and equipment, including dual axle dump with pup or tilt trailer, non-quarry loader, dozers up to D-6, backhoes, dual axle dump with plow or sander, sod picker. Also operates all lower-graded equipment as needed.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and makes minor repairs on assigned equipment.
• Selects appropriate equipment and materials to complete work according to specifications, verbal instructions, and established procedures.
• Ensures proper drainage and grading on County roads.
• Performs bridge maintenance, repairs, and cleaning.
• Performs removal of danger trees.
• Performs tree trimming and chipping operation program.
• Directs the work of subordinates.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner. Provides information within scope of knowledge or refers inquiry to the appropriate person.

SUPERVISORY:

Serves as lead person in the supervisor's absence.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Carries out projects, directs work, trains employees as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the Position Description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical path to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Four years' experience in roadway maintenance and equipment operation.
• Job offer will be conditioned on a satisfactory review of a current and valid three year driver abstract from DOL; and satisfactory results of pre-employment drug testing as allowed or required by law. Applicants are subject to a criminal background check as part of the hiring process.

REQUIRES THE KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in road maintenance.
• Work hazards and safety procedures.

REQUIRES THE ABILTIY TO:

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain close working relationships with supervisor and other employees.
• Communicate effectively with other employees and the public.
• Safely under potentially hazardous road or weather conditions.
• Operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment used in road maintenance.
• Lead, coach, train, and direct day-to-day crew functions.
• Plan, schedule, layout, and maintain day-to-day work functions

LICENSES and/or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State driver's license AND

Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A endorsement. County CDL holders will maintain a satisfactory Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) driving record, periodically verified by current drivers abstract from the Department of Licensing (DOL) and be randomly tested for use of controlled substances and alcohol misuse as required by the 1991 Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and other state and federal law.

• Washington State Traffic Flagger Card within 6 months
• First Aid and CPR certification within 6 months

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Most work is in the field, with exposure to extreme weather conditions, rough terrain, potential hazards from road conditions, or road machinery and equipment. This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death.

HAZARDS:

Must have hand-eye coordination to operate equipment, ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand, walk, climb, and perform extended periods of physical labor.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Following review of applications and resumes, the highest qualified applicants will be interviewed and may be tested. After a selection is made, all applicants not selected will be notified in writing. Skagit County reserves the right to use applications received for this posting to fill any other positions within this classification which may open within six months following the closing of this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.

Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination with regard to race, color religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status and/or physical or mental disability in its employment practices.

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