Road Maintenance Worker

Delaware County, Ohio; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware County, Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform unskilled to semi-skilled labor on county roads, bridges, and culverts using hand and power tools, small machines, and light to medium equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of roadway maintenance experience, and a valid Ohio CDL Class B with a clean driving record. Overtime is mandatory and flexibility for short notice shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Ohio CDL Class B with acceptable driving record.
• Overtime is mandatory; must be available on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Operates light to medium equipment for maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, and culverts.
• Transports tools, supplies, and materials to job sites as directed.
• Performs manual labor tasks such as patching potholes, sweeping, and cleaning facilities.
• Inspects and maintains signs and visibility, and assists with traffic control where needed.
• Performs snow removal and applies salt/grit when assigned.
• Provides general custodial and facility maintenance as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B Endorsement

Job description

Objectives

Incumbent is responsible for performing unskilled to semi-skilled routine labor tasks for the maintenance, construction and repair of County roads, bridges, and culverts using a variety of hand and power tools, small machines, and light to medium equipment. Incumbent works as a member of a designated work crew. Reports to the Crew Leader - Roadway or the Assistant Superintendent of Roads.

Objectives

Incumbent is responsible for performing unskilled to semi-skilled routine labor tasks for the maintenance, construction and repair of County roads, bridges, and culverts using a variety of hand and power tools, small machines, and light to medium equipment. Incumbent works as a member of a designated work crew. Reports to the Crew Leader - Roadway or the Assistant Superintendent of Roads.

Job Standards

High school education or equivalent plus a minimum of one (1) year relevant work experience in general roadway maintenance, construction and / or the operation of medium to heavy duty truck. Must posses a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License with a Class B Endorsement and an acceptable driving record. Overtime is mandatory and a condition of continued employment. Must maintain a telephone at place of residence and be available for work on short notice and outside scheduled work hours.

Essential Functions

• Operates light to medium equipment, such as power saws, weed eaters, chain saws, jack hammer, compactor, etc. to perform construction, repair, and maintenance work for County roadway and bridge systems to include loading/unloading dirt, spreading gravel, stone, mix and/or tar, establishing level and/or grade, repairing / installing culverts, digging footers, backfilling, signing, painting, and other similar activities;
• Transports tools, supplies, and materials to and from various job sites as directed;
• Performs manual labor tasks, such as loading / unloading trucks, patching roads, filling potholes, sealing pavement, cutting brush and trees, mixing and pouring concrete, cleaning culverts;
• Inspects, maintains and replaces roadway signs and related components, clears brush and other obstructions to alleviate problems of visibility of signage, erects and inspects various warning and detour signs;
• Performs flagging activities to control traffic flow as directed;
• Performs snow removal activities and spreads salt/grit mixture for snow and ice control as assigned;
• Performs preventive maintenance to tools and equipment to include cleaning, lubricating, adding fluids and performing routine adjustments;
• Performs general custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, and/or cleaning of facilities;
• Performs general maintenance and repair of facilities.

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V