Highway maintenance technician job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Department of Transportation, to perform highly skilled highway maintenance tasks in accordance with standard trade practices in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of highway drainage and other various structures; to perform safety sensitive functions as needed; to assist in a facilities maintenance program; and perform related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives work assignments of tasks from a superior, who provides further instruction on the work methods, assigned equipment, materials and schedules; work is subject to supervision and inspection in progress and at its completion for adherence to instructions and standards.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: On occasion, may direct and/or provide on-the-job training to others assigned to assist.

Within the Department of Transportation, to perform highly skilled highway maintenance tasks in accordance with standard trade practices in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of highway drainage and other various structures; to perform safety sensitive functions as needed; to assist in a facilities maintenance program.

To construct, maintain and repair concrete and other foundations for building machinery and similar projects; to build retaining walls, drainage basins, walks and stairways.

To mix or oversee the mixing of mortar and lay common brick, face brick, cinder brick, concrete block, stone, terra cotta or other related materials; to establish and check vertical and horizontal alignment of walls; to erect and remove scaffolding.

To alter and repair interior and exterior walls; to make necessary maintenance inspections; to repair concrete pipelines; to cut, set and repair stone and flagstone.

To build forms, set reinforcing wire and rods, mix, pour, spread, level and rough finish concrete or cement in the repair or construction of sidewalks, floors, walls, curbing, ramps, etc.

To waterproof concrete, repair and construct flagstone walks, and remove faulty or defective waterproofing.

May operate pneumatic and hydraulic powered tools, such as jack hammers, nail guns, clipping guns, tampers, and drills, in the performance of maintenance work.

To maintain tools, materials and equipment in good condition; to make rough sketches and estimate cost of masonry work; to advise in selection, ordering and storage of materials.

As a licensed commercial motor vehicle operator performing safety sensitive functions, to be responsible for providing a safe work environment at all times for co-workers and the traveling public by following established work rules and the rules on drug use and alcohol misuse; safety sensitive functions means at all times, from the time an operator begins to work or is required to be in readiness to work until the time he or she is relieved from work and all responsibilities for performing work; all times includes waiting to be dispatched, inspecting, servicing or conditioning, at the driving controls in operation, other than driving time, loading or unloading, supervising or assisting, remaining in readiness to operate, and repairing, obtaining assistance or remaining in attendance upon a disabled commercial motor vehicle.

To operate trucks equipped with plow blades and aggregate spreaders to remove snow and ice and spread abrasive and de-icing chemicals on road surfaces.

To assist in traffic control and flagging oncoming traffic to warn of work zone and roadwork in progress.
May provide on-the-job training and instruction to other workers.

To operate and perform emergency running repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment using personal knowledge and operating safety instructions pertaining to assigned equipment; to wash, grease, change oil and filter, changes tires, and fuel trucks, tractors, and other equipment and within the capabilities of such equipment.

To shovel, rake, sweep, and/or dig, as directed by a supervisor, in order to provide support to the maintenance program.

To perform operational adjustments, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance on power equipment as directed by supervisory personnel using standard operating procedures, personal knowledge and/or equipment instruction in order to maintain equipment in a high state of readiness.

To prepare and maintain automated records, using the current maintenance management software programs, concerning work performed and personnel time spent on each maintenance drainage or building project.

To perform the functions of this classification in a variety of environmental and weather conditions.

To do related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of masonry work, and skill in the application of such knowledge; a working knowledge of the tools, and equipment and materials used in masonry work, and their properties, adaptability and uses; a working knowledge of safety measures and precautions; skill in the use and care of masonry tools and equipment; the ability to work off plans and specifications and to supervise the work of subordinates; the ability to make estimates of materials and labor costs for masonry projects; the ability to operate dump trucks, snow plows and a variety of other motor vehicles used in construction and maintenance of state highways; the ability to operate a variety of power hand tools; the ability to readily understand and carry out oral and written directions, the ability to lift and load material; the ability to drive vehicles in a safe and conscientious manner; skill in the operations and servicing of motor equipment; skill in the operation of specialized equipment which requires hand, foot, and eye coordination in which some duties may require the use of protective equipment such as respirators, safety goggles, etc.; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a senior high school; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment as a skilled mason and experience in the operation of heavy equipment in excess of 26,000 lbs. GVW with airbrakes and manual transmissions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. At the time of appointment and continually thereafter:

1.1. Must possess and maintain a valid Rhodes Island Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with airbrake and tanker endorsements.

1.2. Compliance with the USDOT Federal Regulations of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and the State of Rhode Island's Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Policy & Procedures is a mandatory requirement and a condition of continued employment.

1.3. Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.

To construct, maintain and repair concrete and other foundations for building machinery and similar projects; to build retaining walls, drainage basins, walks and stairways. To mix or oversee the mixing of mortar and lay common brick, face brick, cinder brick, concrete block, stone, terra cotta or other related materials; to establish and check vertical and horizontal alignment of walls..

**Lead Highway Maintenance Technician - Herbicide**

**Who We Are - Louis Berger Services (LBS)**

We are Louis Berger Services (LBS) and we specialize in operational excellence for defense mission and public critical infrastructure and facilities, globally. We offer turnkey operation and management solutions to reduce risk and life-cycle costs. As people-focused, safety-minded collaborators we are committed to unlocking the potential held by a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Join us and be involved in projects in our growing organization that partners with national, state, and local government agencies, multilateral institutions and commercial industry clients.

At the core of everything we do are our values: safety, ethics, respect, value, inclusion, community and excellence. These values are instilled into all of our relationships, projects, programs, and activities enabling us to provide solutions that have a positive impact on society.

Louis Berger Services, member of WSP USA, is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

**This Opportunity**

LBS is currently seeking a **Lead Highway Maintenance Technician - Herbicide Applicator** in **Orlando, FL** . The Lead Highway Maintenance Technician - Herbicide Applicator expereince will have knowledge of FL Dept. Agriculture pesticide applicator license for: 1) General Standards (CORE), 2) aquatic, and 3) right-of-way pest control.

**Your Impact**

• Applies herbicide and records application per FL Dept of Agriculture and FDOT standards

• Oversees application of herbicide by other employees per the FL Dept of Agriculture standards

• Uses hand equipment, such as: trimmer, edger, pole-saw, blower

• Cleans and grades ditches, drainage structures, road shoulders, slopes, removes litter and debris

• Repairs fences, signs, and other roadway assets

• Enters time and work into smart phone, tablet, and computer (company provided)

• Perform on-call duties as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

**Who You Are**

**Required Qualifications**

+ Possesses FL Dept. Agriculture pesticide applicator license for: 1) General Standards (CORE), 2) aquatic, and 3) right-of-way pest control

• Valid driver's license strongly preferred (if no active license, must be able to obtain within 90 days)

• Must be available for on-call rotation

• Must be able to effectively communicate with managers and coworkers in English

• Must have transportation to and from Company office in Ocoee, FL

• Be able to lift fifty to sixty pounds (50 - 60lbs.)

• Be able to comply with Company Drug and Alcohol Policy

• Be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends

• MOT certificate must be obtained within 90 days (company paid)

+ Must be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Possess FL Dept. of Agriculture pesticide applicator license for : 1) General Standards, 2) Aquatic, and 3) Right-of-way pest control

**Additional Requirements**

+ Louis Berger Services, member of WSP USA, is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

+ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

**Additional Details**

+ **Required Education:** Other (as noted in the Description)

+ **Minimum Years Experience:** 3 years

+ **Travel Required:** N/A - No travel required

+ **Job Status:** Regular

+ **Employee Type:** Full

+ **Primary Location:** OCOEE - OCOEE BUSINESS PKWY

+ **All locations:** US-FL-Ocoee, US-FL-Orlando

Highway Maintenance Technician – Marion County BoCC

Marion County is a 100% drug free workplace

This position is recruited and staffed with re SOURCE Government Services, not Marion County Government BoCC

Location: Marion County Office of the County Engineer – Ocala, FL 34471

Work Schedule: 4-10-hour days; Mon–Thurs OR Tues-Fri; 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Pay Rate: $15.00 + full benefits

*Required: Must be able to clear pre-employment background, drug test, physical; Must possess a valid and active Driver's License w/ relatively clean driving record*

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under minimal supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform outdoor general maintenance, grounds keeping and custodial work in the assigned functional area. Employees in this classification function at entry level, and are responsible for accomplishing a daily routine of general and preventative facilities and infrastructure maintenance and repair tasks to provide employees and general public with an environmentally safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient public buildings, roadways, and grounds. Employee has knowledge and proficiency gained through training and experience. Performs related work as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the work load.

• Performs manual labor tasks in support of maintenance and/or construction on County roads and right-of-ways.
• Routinely uses various hand tools in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Operates various pieces of small equipment in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Performs routine light maintenance to include cleaning of various, small equipment and vehicles to ensure safe, efficient and continuous operation.
• Handle hazardous and non-hazardous materials required in the maintenance and/or construction of County roads and right-of-ways.
• Assists in the setup of work zones and routinely responsible for performing flagging duties to ensure the safety of workers.
• Completes all required paperwork to include work reports, equipment and vehicle checklist and time sheets.
• Required to report to work at the appointed hour, as scheduled, and to work the entire assigned schedule.
• Respond to emergencies and work on-call.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• May be required to work extended shifts after hours, on holidays, or weekends in emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned within job classification.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education Requirement: High School Diploma or GED
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in either outdoor construction, landscaping, ground maintenance or something closely related.
  • Preferred = Professional or Personal experience in operating a rake, shovel, hand blower, chainsaw, pole saw, weed eater, pavement saw, compactor, wood chipper, lawn mower, thermal patch unit, pickup truck, and a two-way radio.
• Licenses: Possession of a Standard and Valid Florida Driver’s License
  • Preferred = CDL Class A or B preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively one-on-one with customers and employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Problem Solving Abilities

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Requires some judgment in selection of procedures, methods, or tools, equipment to own work to accomplish tasks.

Specialized Skills and Abilities

• Some knowledge of simple tools used in maintenance .
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and the ability to learn to operate trucks and light automotive equipment on a trainee basis.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. without any assistance
• Ability to cross train for other positions within the department.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team.

Machines and Equipment
This position requires the ability to proficiently operate various hand tools of the trade to include but is not limited to: rake, shovel, hand blower, chainsaw, pole saw, weed eater, pavement saw, compactor, wood chipper, lawn mower, thermal patch unit, pickup truck, and a two-way radio.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to sit, stand, walk, climb or balance, and lift up to one hundred pounds; and will frequently be required to and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. Special vision requirements of this position include close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; vibrations; high, precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles; and will frequently be.

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demand: Heavy

• 100 lbs. maximum lifting
• Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Expression or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eye sight for production or safety of self and others.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of medium work.

Location: Marion County Office of the County Engineer – Ocala, FL 34471

Work Schedule: 4-10-hour days; Mon–Thurs OR Tues-Fri; 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Pay Rate: $15.00 + full benefits

*Required: Must be able to clear pre-employment background, drug test, physical; Must possess a valid and active Driver's License w/ relatively clean driving record*