Objectives **This position requires a State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License, CLASS B.** The Knox County Engineer’s Office is seeking a full-time Highway Worker II to join their team. This is a classified, bargaining unit position. A Highway Worker II performs most aspects of road maintenance while utilizing a dump truck, including but not limited to: snow removal/treatment activities, roadway asphalt work, tree work, mowing, berming/ditching, hauling, and traffic control. Knox County offers competitive wages, excellent benefits including paid time off and comprehensive insurance coverage. Knox County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Essential Functions
- Performs snow removal & treatment activities (spreads sand and/or salt utilizing a dump truck);
- Performs asphalt patching work on roadways, adding mix and tamping down using shovels, rakes, brooms and rolling with truck tires or asphalt rollers; digging/removing/hauling old asphalt mix from work site, hauling/dumping/raking/rolling/priming base rock;
- Performs hauling activities;
- Performs landscaping duties such as cutting grass, weeds, roadside foliage and removing trees and brush using equipment such as brush chipper, chain/power saws, tractors with side and rear mowers, and weed-eaters;
- Performs traffic control;
- Perform sweeping activities utilizing power/hand/brooms and truck;
- Performs preventative maintenance and minor repair to equipment to include but not limited to, checking and maintaining proper fluid levels, lubricating moving parts, checking tires, belts, lights, brakes and general cleaning of vehicles both inside and out;
- Maintains accurate daily reports and required paperwork.
*This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. Job Standards This position requires a State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with tanker endorsement. Must possess a valid high school diploma or GED. Ability to: interpret a variety of instructions; understand and apply general highway construction, repair and maintenance procedures; perform a variety of unskilled to advanced skilled tasks, repair and maintenance of the county roadway system and bridges. Supplemental Information EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Ability to operate a two-way radio, a variety of small hand/power tools, and light equipment.
PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS & HAZARDS:
Work effort involves prolonged and frequent standing, lifting, walking, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, carrying, shoveling, hammering, tamping, bending, stooping, crouching and sitting activities using all major muscle groups and must be able to lift 50 pounds. Work may be monotonous and exposure to unfavorable health and safety factors could be present. The incumbent is required to wear personal protective equipment as required while performing work activities. Job Location: Work is performed outside. Exposure to extremes in outdoor temperatures and all types of weather conditions, noise, dirt, grease, vibrations, electrical and mechanical hazards, dust and chemicals.
Benefits
Knox County offers a complete package to full-time employees including: health care, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.
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