Public Works Full-Time - Maintenance Worker Inchelium

Ferry County, Washington; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Life flight membership

Retirement package

Job summary

The County in Inchelium is seeking a Maintenance Worker to operate a range of heavy and light construction equipment, haul materials, and support road construction and maintenance tasks. This full-time, non-exempt role requires a valid WA Class A CDL with N endorsement, flagging/traffic control card, and first aid certification.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment drug testing; background checks will apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety hazards and procedures for road work.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy and light construction equipment.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment and trucks for road construction and maintenance.
• Lay and align culvert pipe to grade and perform excavations with hand tools.
• Perform mechanical work, welding, and other labor when not operating equipment.
• Conduct flagging and assist with other duties as assigned.
• Maintain logs and respond to public inquiries courteously.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Communication

Education

WA CDL Class A with N Endorsement

Flagging/Traffic Control Card

First Aid Certification

Job description

Maintenance Worker Inchelium

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

Salary is $51,221.96 to $52,211.96 annually. Benefits included health, dental, vision, life insurance, life flight membership and retirement package.

Summary

Operate a variety of heavy and light construction equipment. Haul material and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads and related facilities. When not operating equipment, personnel may be required to perform mechanical work, welding, maintenance and other labor as assigned.

Scope of Responsibility

Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of assigned equipment.

Typical Duties

• Proficiently operate heavy construction equipment; such as truck truck/trailer combinations, backhoes, motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, mowers, front-end loaders, snowplows and sanders for a variety of road construction and maintenance operations.
• Proficiently lay and align culvert pipe to proper grade.
• Perform necessary excavation using appropriate hand tools such as shovels, rakes and motor operated equipment.
• Operate large dump trucks in the hauling of road materials to and from sites.
• Safely operate chain saws for the purpose of brush cutting and falling trees.
• Some bridge maintenance and repair is also required.
• As assigned, performs flagging and other manual or general labor in construction and maintenance tasks, including a variety of repair activities when equipment is not in use.
• Performs all work in accordance with sound practices.
• Perform some elementary computer operations.
• Keeps and maintains a personal log as well as various equipment logs.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within scope of knowledge and authority or refer to supervisor.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of assigned maintenance equipment: construction and repair methods and procedures, and operating methods and functions of construction equipment.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and procedures: cognizance of public safety matters.
• Knowledge of some computer operations.

Essential Requirements

• A telephone is required.
• Possession of a valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N Endorsement, a current Flagging and Traffic Control Card and a current First Aid Certificate or ability to demonstrate ability to acquire within determined timeframe.

Physical Demands and Environment

The working environment for the Maintenance Worker position is a field setting working in all types of weather and temperature conditions. The duties require walking on various types of surfaces including rough terrain, sitting, standing, ability to maintain balance, climb stairs, ladders, and inclines, ability to kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, push, pull, twist: requires a 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 sun light, 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, to convey information and have far, side, night, color vision with depth perception. Requires wearing of hard hats, safety-toe footwear, safety glasses or goggles, welding helmets, ear plugs or muff, respirators and rubber or leather gloves as assigned by County Engineer/Director.

Abilities

• Physical strength and ability sufficient to perform manual labor for extended period under dirty and uncomfortable conditions and in all types of weather.
• Ability for continuous physical exertion including frequent bending, walking, and heavy lifting.
• Ability to operate hand power operated tools and equipment and operate large vehicles and construction equipment.
• Ability to work as a team member as well as an ability to work as an individual and to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

This position requires possession and maintenance of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). 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.

The above job description generally describes the position of Maintenance Worker. The principal functions of the job, the level of knowledge and skill required, and the scope of responsibility described 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 to balance the workload.