Title:  Road Maintenance Technician **$2.5K Sign On Bonus**II

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled highway and street maintenance duties manually with hand tools and/or with various pieces of assigned equipment. Assignments include resurfacing of county gravel roads, asphalt paving and maintenance, patching operations, driving/hauling materials, installing culverts, cleaning ditches for proper drainage, and snowplow duty with assigned responsibilities for the use of specific equipment during these operations. Work is performed in a high performing, team-oriented environment with a commitment to quality results.

DUTIES:

• Operates equipment such as highway mower, mini excavator, large asphalt roller, street sweeper, small front-end loader, class “A” CDL vehicles, semi tractor trailer, semi tanker trailer, asphalt paver screed, skid steer attachments (mill, broom, stump grinder), soil compactor, paint gun operation for long line roadway painting, and sign making printer, cutter, and computer software.
• May also operate equipment such as skid steer, tandem axle dump truck, asphalt patch truck, asphalt patch roller, forklift, plate tamper, asphalt slab saw, hand mower, woodchipper, thermal applicator for durable paint markings, and follow/chase truck for long line roadway painting.
• Plows or removes snow from streets and other public thoroughfares, loads deicing material into trucks, and spreads deicing material onto the roadway with tandem axle truck. Works on an on-call basis for winter storm duty and other emergency conditions. Shiftwork for snowstorms and other emergency events may require 12-hour shifts or longer based on the severity of the storm/event.
• Performs the duties of a certified flagger within construction zones to control pedestrian and vehicle traffic by flagging and/or properly placing barricades. Assists with traffic control set up and removal at the start and end of each shift.
• Performs manual labor duties requiring the use of hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, chain saws, axes, hand saws, power drills, post hole diggers, up to a 90-pound jack hammer, cutting weeds, push mowers, weed eaters, side of roadways trash pickup, etc.
• Trains and operates under supervision on the proper use of Road Maintenance Technician III equipment such as asphalt paver, large front-end loader, milling machine loader attachment, scraper, dozer, excavator, motorgrader, backhoe, semi tractor trailer with lowboy, material screener, material stacker, material crusher, reclaimer, shoulder machine, and paint truck. Occasionally performs these duties as an on-the-job developmental/training opportunity and when operational needs dictate.
• Properly maintains all assigned equipment. Performs daily pre- and post-equipment inspections to ensure that proper fluid levels, air pressure, and the overall safety and cleanliness of equipment is maintained at all times. Conducts CDL inspections on required vehicles according to Federal standards.
• Trains Road Maintenance Technicians I on the proper use of RMT II equipment and job responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Knowledge in the operation and maintenance of any assigned highway construction equipment and light equipment.
• Knowledge of road construction methods, materials, and specifications.
• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and practices.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to receive and attend on-the-job training.
• Ability to receive and attend training on equipment operations with applicable driver’s licensing and endorsements.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or GED equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Road Maintenance Technician I or equivalent construction/roadway maintenance work is required. Additional years of relevant work experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be considered.

Pre-Employment and Post-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Pre-employment testing requirements include an acceptable current motor vehicle check, background check, physical capabilities examination, and a drug screen.
• Possession of a valid Colorado CDL Class “B” driver’s license with tanker endorsement at the time of hire is preferred. Ability to obtain a Colorado CDL Class “B” license with tanker endorsement within six months of hire is required.
• Possession of a valid Colorado CDL Class “A” driver’s license with tanker endorsement at the time of hire is preferred. Certain positions in this job title require the attainment of a Colorado CDL Class “A” license within six months of hire; such requirements will be communicated at the time of hire.
• Ability to obtain flagger certification within 10 days of appointment is required. Flagger training is provided.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position requires exposure to all weather conditions, high noise levels, dust, fumes and other road traffic conditions.
• Work is performed primarily outdoors often in extreme weather conditions and rough terrain.
• Work will be required for winter storm duty and other emergency conditions on an on-call basis or during evenings, weekends, on-call, or irregular hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Heavy manual labor in and out of doors is typical with this position including the regular use of a variety of equipment and hand tools as noted above.
• Spends 20% of the time sitting and 80% of the time either standing or walking.
• Frequently lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 80 lbs.
• Uses cart dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 80 lbs.
• Occasionally lifts and operates a 90-pound jack hammer.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, balances reaches, crawls and crouches while performing work duties in both an outdoor and indoor setting.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, etc.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of machinery, equipment, and tools in a field setting.
• Visual capacity enabling constant operations and safe use of equipment and vehicles.

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.