Road Maintenance/Construction Specialist (full-time)

This is a full-time, year-round job, working four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy the stability of year-round employment and the flexibility that working four tens provides you. Position Summary: The duties include constructing and maintaining county roads by performing manual labor and/or operating equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, dozers, backhoes, pneumatic and steel drum rollers, street sweepers, asphalt/concrete saws, bucket/aerial lift trucks, crack sealing machine, asphalt zipper, end dump trailers, belly dump trailers (trains), snow plows and sander trucks. In addition to operating equipment, the person performs other daily duties, which includes crack sealing, patching pot holes, building and repairing bridges, erecting signs and fences; and other related duties. The county is not looking simply for truck drivers; we are looking for individuals willing to carry out the listed duties who can also drive trucks. Essential Functions: This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. -- Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance. -- Repairs and maintains paved and unpaved roadways to include crack sealing, pot hole patching, hot mix paving, chip seal paving, asphalt cutting/removal, shouldering and debris removal. -- Builds, repairs and replaces structures to include wood, steel, and concrete bridges and culverts, guard rails and cattle guards. -- Operates a variety of heavy and construction equipment and vehicles including dump trucks, loaders, dozers, backhoes, excavators, asphalt patch truck, pneumatic rollers, steel drum rollers, street sweepers, asphalt and concrete saws, trenchers, forklift, bucket/aerial lift trucks, crack sealing machine, asphalt zipper, paver screed, end dump trailers, belly dump trailers (trains), distributor truck, snow plows and sander trucks. -- Forms, pours and finishes concrete to include curb/gutter, bridge decks, culvert and bridge extensions, walkways, cattle guards and driveway approaches. -- Installs traffic control devices for work zones to include barricades and cones; performs flagging operations; ensures safety of workers and the public. -- Trims and removes trees along roadways and right-of-ways; operates bucket/lift truck, industrial wood chipper and chain saws. -- Performs field surveys based on plans/diagrams by setting stakes and checking elevations. -- Hauls materials to job sites using a variety of trucks and trailers. -- Performs minor adjustments and preventive maintenance and reports the need for major maintenance or repair. -- Ensures that tools, equipment, safety devices and materials required for the job are loaded prior to moving to the job site. -- Operates the County gravel plant and cone crusher as required. -- Secures equipment upon completion of the work. -- Maintains basic logs and records related to work performed. -- Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public. Salary: $19.67/hour + benefits Open until filled. Find full job description and apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Churchill/jobs/2556383/road-maintenance-construction-specialist For information on Churchill County, visit: www.churchillcounty.org