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POSITION SUMMARY
This 35-hour/week seasonal position is responsible to ensure essential services are provided to maintain the public infrastructure to provide for safety, health, and welfare of the public by assisting in the project and crew oversight of road and bridge construction, road maintenance, rehabilitation, and snow removal operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.
Oversees crews assigned to road construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, bridge maintenance and rehabilitation, and snow removal operations as directed.
Directs the work of assigned crews. Provides training, instructions, and ongoing training needs. Assigns and reassigns tasks, reviews work, and provides performance evaluation feedback.
Ensures appropriate training for staff on all assigned equipment and areas of work, and maintains required documentation.
Plans and prioritizes necessary maintenance and repair in accordance with Department policies. Ensures all work is completed accurately and timely. Secures supplies, materials, and equipment for daily work projects as needed.
Provides direction of work performed, if needed, to meet project standards and to adhere to County policies and procedures.
Provides support to assigned crew and acts as a resource for alternatives and suggestions. Makes critical decisions affecting the outcome of the assigned work and project completion.
Communicates status and concerns of projects, assignments, and crew members to Operations Supervisor.
Performs daily inspections of the crews/project, reporting any issues to the Operations Supervisor concerning safety or repair and maintenance procedures.
Inspects work completed by crews to document if work is accurately completed.
Prepares daily work reports involving the materials inventory, cost, status of assigned projects and inspections, crew updates, and accidents as necessary and directed. Ensures accurate charging to multiple projects.
Establishes and maintains all work zone safety appurtenances in compliance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and State requirements.
Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents or personal injuries. May investigate incidents as assigned.
Responds to weather situations including snow and ice events, high water, washouts, and others as directed.
Responds to unforeseen emergency situations including cargo spills, traffic accidents, blocked roads, pavement buckles, and others as directed.
Ensures all work is done according to standard and County practice and procedures.
Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
Ensures proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment. Coordinates and provides maintenance as needed.
Operates equipment and performs duties of Technician on a crew as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of maintenance or road construction experience with two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must possess a valid Class A CDL.
Completion of OSHA 10-hr or 30-hr safety training, Work Zone Safety Training, MSHA, confined space, hazmat, forklift certification, first aid, and CPR, within timeframe specified by the County.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Works under general supervision of the Operations Supervisor. This position has lead responsibilities over department Technicians and Operations Workers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of common construction equipment and materials.
Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Kansas Traffic Guidelines.
Knowledge of roadway grading and excavation, asphalt paving and concrete construction methods and materials.
Knowledge of safe operations of heavy duty trucks and equipment.
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and machinery including hydraulic systems, trailers, towing, fastening and covering of loads, lifting capacities and proper loading to meet safe and efficient weight distributions.
Knowledge of legal load limits for assigned equipment and vehicles.
Knowledge of the proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance and repair on assigned equipment.
Knowledge of traffic laws and ordinances.
Knowledge of occupational hazards (OSHA) and safe work practices.
Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the County.
Knowledge of current office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of computer software consistent for this position.
Skill in maintaining safety practices and recognizing hazards in the workplace.
Skill in operating equipment safely and efficiently.
Skill in following procedures outlined in print and electronic technical manuals.
Skill to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
Ability to operate assigned machinery and equipment skillfully and safely in close proximity to vehicular traffic, grade and alignment stakes, slopes, trucks, other construction equipment, laborers and utilities.
Ability to read and understand grade and alignment stakes set by others.
Ability to safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites.
Ability to safely perform flagging operations in accordance with industry guidelines.
Ability to perform manual labor in an outdoor environment and over uneven terrain.
Ability to operate motor vehicles safely in all circumstances and weather conditions.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.
Essential Physical Functions of the position are provided in the Functional Job Analysis Attachment.
Ability to observe details at close range.
Communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas so others understand.
Work may involve mobility over rough or difficult terrain. Work may also be performed above or below ground, to include heights over 10 feet, as well as underground crawl spaces.
Work is performed daily both in and outdoors under all weather conditions and may include exposure to inclement weather, chemicals, seasonal temperature extremes, hazardous waste, noise, equipment and vibrations, airborne materials, active construction sites, and traffic.
Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.