Maintenance Worker 2

Union County Ohio; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Union County Engineer's Office in Ohio is seeking a dependable Maintenance Worker 2 to help keep county roads, bridges, and public spaces safe and well maintained. You will operate multiple heavy vehicles and perform both skilled and unskilled labor as part of a field team.

The role includes performing preventative maintenance on equipment, interpreting maps, and working in varied weather conditions. A strong team player mindset and safety focus are essential for this community-focused position.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent; one (1) year experience operating construction equipment; ability to interpret maps and street signs, understand general instructions, and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate various motorized vehicles used in construction and maintenance for county roads, bridges, and infrastructure.
• Perform unskilled and semiskilled labor in road, ditch, culvert, and guardrail construction and repair.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities; assist with field projects and seasonal work.

Skills

Motor vehicle operation

Carpentry

Education

Secondary education or equivalent

Tools

Rollers

Loader

Asphalt distributor

Dump truck

Snow plow

Salt spreader

Tractor/mower/broom

Rotary ditcher

Side Arm mower

Semi truck

Job description

Make a Difference in the Union County Community - One Project at a Time

Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands, being outdoors, and seeing the results of a job well done? The Union County Engineer's Office is looking for a dependable, hardworking Maintenance Worker 2 to join our team and help keep county roads, bridges, infrastructure, and public spaces safe, functional and well maintained. This job allows you to serve your community while working alongside a team that takes pride in keeping the County in top shape and moving forward. As a Maintenance Worker 2, you will operate various motorized vehicles utilized in construction and maintenance; perform duties of Maintenance Worker 1; perform unskilled and semiskilled labor in the construction and repair of roads, ditches, culverts, bridges, guardrails, etc.; perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities; perform other related duties as required.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, works well as part of a team, and can be counted on to get the job done safely and efficiently. From routine maintenance and repairs to seasonal projects and work in the field, this position offers variety. If you enjoy practical, hands-on work and want a career where your efforts make a visible difference in the community, we'd like to hear from you!

An example of acceptable qualifications:

Completion of secondary education or equivalent; one (1) year experience operating construction equipment; ability to interpret maps and street signs, understand general instructions, and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Ohio Class A CDL driver's license, tanker endorsement optional and maintain insurability under the County's vehicle insurance policy.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Rollers
• loader
• asphalt distributor aggregate spreader
• dump truck
• snow plow
• salt spreader
• tractor/mower/broom
• rotary ditcher
• side arm mower
• semi truck

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms (e.g., manlifts, fire trucks).; is exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85 db; is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines; works in or around crowds; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; has exposure to hazardous driving conditions; works second shift, third shift, irregular hours; works rotation shift.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered heavy work. For purposes of 42 USC 12101:

(1) Operates asphalt distributor, front-end loader, sidearm mower/ditcher, dump truck or semi truck with trailer and other related equipment in the construction, maintenance and repair of county roads, culverts, bridges, ditches, guardrails, etc.; uses hand and power tools (e.g., cutting torch, power saws, power drills, vibrators, jacks, etc.) to perform related semi-skilled labor in performance of assigned duties (e.g., builds concrete forms, places reinforcing steel, pours concrete, lays block, repairs/installs guardrails, performs steel, wood and concrete bridge work, installs signs and pavement markings, etc).

(2) Performs duties of Maintenance Worker 1.

(3) Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment in accordance with preventative maintenance program (e.g., checks fluid levels, lubricates equipment, cleans and washes trucks, plows and equipment, etc.).

(4) When assigned, acts as a working crew leader to lead other maintenance workers on specific projects (e.g., assigns tasks, provides direction and ensures work complies with established standards, etc.).

(5) Completes daily time sheets (e.g., researches activity functions, etc.); responds to routine public inquiries in a courteous manner.

(6) Maintains required licensures and certification.

(7) Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

(8) Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

(9) Performs other related duties as assigned. (*indicates developed after employment)

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

5% (9) Performs other related duties as assigned.(*indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of:

• County, Department, and Division goals and objectives;
• County, Department, and Division policies and procedures;
• personnel rules and regulations;
• road and bridge construction, maintenance and repairs;
• safety practices and procedures;
• organizational policies and procedures;
• basic vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs;
• snow and ice removal.

Skill in:

• Motor vehicle operation
• carpentry.

Ability to:

• develop and maintain effective working relationships;
• perform job safely;
• perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in adverse conditions;
• maintain records according to established procedures;
• recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action;
• understand general instructions;
• interpret maps and road signs;
• communicate effectively;
• safely operate job related equipment.