Roadway Maintenance Technician

Owen County; Indiana; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Owen, Indiana seeks a Laborer for the Highway Department to maintain roadways, operate machinery, and assist with traffic control. The position is full-time with a 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

schedule, Monday through Friday, and involves physical duties and safety responsibilities. The Laborer will perform road maintenance tasks, operate tools and equipment, and support emergency response. A valid driver’s license is required, and adherence to OHSA guidelines and safety practices is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or HSE.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to meet all Department hiring and retention requirements, including passage of a drug test.
• Working knowledge of safety policies and OHSA guidelines.
• Working knowledge of equipment to maintain roads and highways, follow safety measures.
• Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, punctuation, with ability to prepare correspondence and detailed activity reports.
• Ability to operate hand and/or power tools such as wrenches, drills, and more.
• Ability to operate equipment including forklifts, manlifts, pressure washers, etc.
• Ability to physically perform duties including lifting under 50 pounds and long periods of standing/walking.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records.
• Ability to comply with employer and department policies, including safety and attendance.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Ability to understand, memorize, retain and carry out instructions.
• Ability to plan/layout assigned work projects.
• Ability to perform arithmetic tasks.
• Ability to occasionally work extended hours and respond to emergencies on a 24-hour rotation.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintains roadways and adjacent areas and performs street maintenance tasks.
• Operates and maintains machinery and vehicles used in highway work.
• Maintains records of work activities, job sites, and materials.
• Performs traffic control around work sites, including flagging and setting signs.
• Responds to emergency situations and cleans storm damage.
• Maintains Department facilities, including cleaning and trash removal.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

Age 18+

Drug test

OHSA safety

Equipment operation

Hand & power tools

Driving license

Teamwork

Oral & written communication

Arithmetic ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Manlifts

Pressure washers

Sand blasters

Delivery trucks

Front loaders

Patcher

Bucket trucks

Job description

County of Owen, Indiana seeks a Laborer for the Highway Department to maintain roadways, operate machinery, and assist with traffic control. The position is full-time with a 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

schedule, Monday through Friday, and involves physical duties and safety responsibilities. The Laborer will perform road maintenance tasks, operate tools and equipment, and support emergency response. A valid driver’s license is required, and adherence to OHSA guidelines and safety practices is