Job Information
Johnson County Iowa Road Maintenance Person in Iowa City, Iowa
Road Maintenance Person
Salary
$48,755.20 - $68,577.60 Annually
Location
Secondary Roads 4810 Melrose Avenue West Iowa City, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
00789
Department
Secondary Roads
Opening Date
06/24/2024
Closing Date
7/14/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Definition & Duties
Under general supervision, performs manual labor and operates equipment in a wide range of highway maintenance and construction activities. Duties may vary in accordance with seasonal, climatic, or program conditions.
Knowledge of & Ability to
Basic mechanical principles
Safe operation of specialized equipment
Basic safe work practices
Ability to:
Operate medium to heavy trucks, trailers, tractors and attachments, mowers, loaders, motor graders, backhoes, hydraulic excavators, dozers or other equipment normally used in highway construction or maintenance including auxiliary or truck mounted attachments
Operate acetylene, arc welding, wire welding and plasma cutting equipment
Operate assigned equipment safely and in conformance with manufacturer's recommendations
Be on-call in emergency conditions
Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner
Keep accurate records
Understand and follow written and oral directions
Perform manual labor (moderate to heavy) for extended periods of time
Work in unfavorable weather conditions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing biases
Handle low to moderate levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position
Lift, move, carry, push and/or pull up to approximately 50 to 100 pounds
Stand, sit, bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, and crawl
Have clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communication
Have sufficient vision which permits production and review of a wide variety of materials both electronic and hardcopy forms
Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and hand tools with moderate to heavy use and make handwritten notations
Occasionally carry out duties with limited supervision
Work overtime as needed
Minimum Education, Training & Experience & Special Requirements
High school graduate or equivalent. Employment experience may be substituted on a year to year basis for each year of required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Six (6) months to one (1) year experience in the operation of some type of automotive equipment and in performing semi-skilled maintenance or construction tasks desired.
Special requirements: Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License and insurable under county liability coverage. May be required to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License. Within six months of hire, must reside in Johnson County or within a twenty mile radius of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.
Specific Duties
to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Perform manual labor and operate equipment in a wide range of highway construction and maintenance activities such as but not limited to:
Plowing snow
Spreading salt and sand on roadway surfaces for winter roadway maintenance
Hauling and spreading rock on roadway surfaces
Maintaining roadside vegetation using various treatment methods including but not limited to mechanical, mowing, burning, chemical application, and competitive seeding
Hauling equipment and/or materials in trucks or trucks with trailers
Performing traffic control duties including sign installation and flagging
Surface maintenance of pavements including patching with asphaltic cement, concrete and/or Portland cement concrete, and crack sealing
Cleaning up debris within road right-of-ways
Operate assigned equipment skillfully, safely, and in conformance to regulations and directions.
Perform preventative maintenance functions and repairs on Secondary Roads equipment. Secure county property to prevent theft.
Responsible for proper safety devices, equipment and signs on construction and maintenance projects.
Assist in fabrication, inspection adjustment, repair or replacement of worn out or defective parts of equipment.
Train employees in the operation of specified equipment in accordance with safety practices as needed.
Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreement and safety practices.
Attend work regularly at the designated place and time.
Secondary Roads Bargaining Agreement
www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov
Agency
Johnson County
Address
913 S Dubuque St Suite 103 Iowa City, Iowa, 52240
Phone
319-356-6003
Website
https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/
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