Road Maintenance Worker

Coryell County Land & Abstract; Gatesville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Road Maintenance Worker to join their team. In this vital role, you will perform a mix of skilled and semi-skilled labor to maintain and repair county roads and bridges. You will operate a range of construction equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in your work. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the community while working in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for outdoor work and enjoy hands-on tasks, this role is perfect for you. Join a team committed to excellence and make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• Must have experience operating light and heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor and follow safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair county roads, bridges, and related structures.
• Operate various construction equipment and perform manual labor tasks.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Manual Labor

Traffic Control

Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dump Trucks

Backhoes

Bulldozers

Chain Saws

Excavators

Mowers

Power Tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Road Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled, skilled and manual labor. The Road Maintenance Worker works on a crew engaged in the maintenance and repair of county roads, bridges, right of way, street signs and other assigned structures; and may operate a wide variety of light or heavy construction equipment such as dump trucks, water trucks, pickup trucks and mowers, backhoes, bulldozers, chippers, excavators, boom axes, rollers, and graders.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment of this position.

• Performs a combination of semi-skilled or skilled equipment operation and manual labor to build, maintain and repair county roads, streets, bridges, related structures and right of way.
• Operates a variety of light or heavy construction equipment including pickup trucks, hand and power tools, tractors, mowers, water trucks, dump trucks, cement and asphalt cutters, pipe wrenches, chainsaws and pick axes, mixers, backhoes, bulldozers, chippers, excavators, boom axes, rollers, and graders.
• Performs manual labor to include patching potholes, sweeping, clearing and removing trash and debris from county right of way and hauling refuse for deposit at specified locations.
• Cuts brush, trees, grass and other growth at roadsides, utilizing power equipment such as mowers, tractors and chain saws. May spray herbicide when necessary.
• Erects, maintains and repairs street signs and other traffic markings. Attaches road signs to posts using various hand and power tools; digs holes and sets signs with cement.
• Picks up and transports materials, tools and supplies.
• Cleans, washes and maintains equipment and tools; checks equipment for proper function and damage before and after use to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on tools, equipment and vehicles including: checking/changing oil, tires and water, refueling, greasing, and changing filters. Notifies supervisor of needed replacements and repairs.
• Performs traffic monitoring and control including the distribution of barricades, warning signs, and safety cones and directing or flagging of vehicles around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public.
• Operates equipment in fighting wildfires.
• Performs flood control duties as required.
• Follows safety practices and wears protective gear.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Any duty as assigned by supervisor within the scope of the department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of light and heavy equipment and its operation.
Skilled in the operation and control of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work.
Ability to exert physical effort to meet the demands of the task.
Ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture and visual cues or signals.
Ability to communicate orally.
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, noise extremes, machinery vibrations, or traffic hazards.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by some experience performing manual and semi-skilled labor and operating light or heavy equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class C Driver's License. If CDL incentive applies, must maintain appropriate endorsement(s).

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, physical fitness testing and criminal background check.