Highway Operations Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Conducts annual safety inspections of bridges and culverts and prepares written reports of the condition of the structures. Records inspection database structure ratings and degrees of deterioration of all bridges and culverts. Performs post-incident inspections to determine severity of damage. Creates and updates bridge and culvert location maps to ensure accuracy and distributes as appropriate. Assists with building and facility maintenance, as needed. Safely operates assigned tucks and heavy construction equipment, machinery, and tools for highway and bridge construction and maintenance; and maintenance materials handling. 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. Performs general highway maintenance and related activities as assigned, including snow and ice removal, temporary and permanent asphalt surface repairs, patching holes, sawing pavement, concrete repairs, sign repairs, clearing brush, hauling materials, flagging traffic, roadway vegetation control, sweeping intersections, routering and sealing road cracks, culvert and drainage work, removing dead animals, trash, and buildings and facilities maintenance repairs. Operates equipment as required, including but not limited to, trucks, tractor-mowers, sweepers, small rollers, loaders, snow removal equipment, and similar equipment of comparable size and complexity. Operates brush cutters, chain saws, asphalt kettles, jackhammers, weed sprayers, forklifts, hand mowers, and various hand tools. May operate heavy motorized equipment including but not limited to, motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, large capacity loaders, large roller compactors, large trucks, tractors, oil distributors, semi-tractor, and trailer, and other similar equipment of comparable size and complexity, as required. Performs daily inspection and service to equipment. Maintains records of inspection and services. Performs minor repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance to assigned equipment as scheduled or directed. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; assists co-workers in the safe handling of equipment; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents or personal injuries. Cleans and maintains equipment and storage area. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES Knowledge of common construction equipment and materials. Ability and skill to drive and operate mobile equipment in a safe and proper manner. Ability to safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites. Knowledge of Personal Protective 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 Digger's Hotline, utility markings, clearances, and rules for safe equipment operation in close proximity to underground and overhead utility facilities. Knowledge of legal load limits for assigned equipment and vehicles. Ability to safely perform flagging operations in accordance with industry guidelines. Ability to install and maintain traffic control devices in accordance with industry guidelines. 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 understand and follow oral and written instructions. Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority. Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations. Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports consistent with the position. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form. Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations. Ability to maintain professionalism at all times. Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position. Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency service. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment drug test. Work Zone Safety Training, MSHA, confined space, hazmat, first aid, and CPR, may be required upon hire based upon assignment of equipment. Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with N endorsement. Must complete required FHWA-NHI bridge inspection courses within one (1) year from date of hire. High school diploma/equivalent with two (2) years' work experience in road construction/infrastructure. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://gusea1p01.rec.pro.ukg.net/DOD1000DODGE/JobBoard/cec5f37d-31be-485f-8dab-920784fb2a37/?q=&o=postedDateDesc