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Senior Long Range Planner - Community Development
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ROAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title: Road Maintenance Technician I
Pay Grade: 113
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Code: RM117
Effective Date: October 2007
Revision Date: April 2009
NATURE OF WORK
Under close supervision, performs traffic control duties and maintains County roads in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
• Operates a variety of trucks (with manual and automatic transmissions), equipment and hand tools in
accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; learns to maintain vehicles and equipment
according to County standards.
• Performs traffic control and flagging activities as needed; follows safety rules and regulations on all work
zone and flagging sites, including placing signs, barricades, traffic cones and other warning devices;
duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Performs basic road repair and maintenance tasks; reports safety hazards and traffic problems.
• Performs manual labor assignments as needed, including accident and hazardous materials cleanup,
guardrail and foliage maintenance, and snow and debris removal.
• Responds to emergencies as directed and performs tasks in the interest of public safety and property
protection during emergencies.
• Lewis County essential personnel (24/7 emergency response).
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed outdoors at construction sites, maintenance facilities and outside environments with exposure to inclement weather. Moderate physical demands; strength sufficient to lift and move items weighing up to seventy five (75) pounds; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the entry level position in the Road Maintenance Technician job series.
Job Title: Road Maintenance Technician I Job Code: RM117
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent, AND one (1) year construction, road maintenance, and/or manual labor experience. Must be able to acquire a Class A-CDL, Washington State Traffic Control Flagger card, and complete First Aid/CPR training programs within 90 days of hire. Must obtain Certified Operator status for specified equipment within twelve months of hire.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
• County policies and procedures. • Techniques of traffic control. • OSHA safety rules and regulations, and safety standards in hazardous traffic environments. • Federal and state safety laws and regulations, including drug and alcohol testing guidelines for CDL.
Skills in:
• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of trucks and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Following safe work practices.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers
• Following verbal and written instructions.
Salary:
$6,886-$9,260/mo. (DOQ)