Job Description

Description

Under general supervision, maintains county roads and right-of-ways by performing a variety of manual tasks and operating light vehicles and road equipment; keeps records of work performed; and performs other work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Road Maintenance Workers are assigned a variety of maintenance and equipment operation duties to maintain County roads and right-of-ways. Depending on County needs, employees in this class may specialize in operation of certain equipment for long periods of time but may be assigned to other duties and equipment as County needs change.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below. Marginal duties (shown in italics) are those which are least likely to be essential functions for any single position in this class.

• Operates equipment to maintain and repair County dirt, gravel and paved roads and county rights-of-ways; inspects conditions to identify work needed and the appropriate tasks and equipment to complete tasks.Types of Equipment operated include, but are not limited to, road graders, tractor-trailers (belly dumps, tankers, transport), dump trucks, water trucks, boot tankers, loaders, backhoes, dozers, rollers, sweepers, snowplows, and sanders.
• Installs, cleans and repairs cattle guards; installs, cleans and repairs culverts; patches pot holes; repairs bridges.
• Keeps records of time worked, equipment and supplies used, and conditions observed.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment: adjusts, lubricates, and replaces fluids on equipment; operates welders to repair broken equipment; checks for wear and for items needing repair, cleans equipment; cleans, sharpens, and adjusts manual tools; cleans shop and other work areas.
• Installs and maintains traffic control devices; paints traffic lines; erects, repairs and removes signs.
• Performs carpentry, plumbing and related building maintenance and repair tasks.
• Uses welding equipment to fabricate equipment.
• Sets up and operates sand and gravel screening plant.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge and Ability:

Knowledge of safety procedures to be followed in operation of equipment and in performance of such manual tasks as lifting heavy items, and use and handling of lubricants; capabilities of tools and equipment used in road maintenance and procedures for operating heavy construction equipment.

Ability to work independently; operate assigned equipment in a safe and efficient manner; carry out written and verbal instructions; learn to operate different types of equipment; learn and follow operating procedures; communicate effectively with members of the public; work cooperatively with others when assigned to crews; identify when equipment needs repair.

Experience and Training: Any combination of training, education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:

Two years of experience performing road construction work and proficiency in operating road graders or tractor-trailer combinations like those used by Humboldt County.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Paper applications are available at the Humboldt County Manager\'s Office;

50 W. 5th St. Room 205
Winnemucca, Nevada 89445

Humboldt County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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