Highway Maintenance Tech

Description

The Highway Maintenance Worker Technician performs skilled and semi-skilled work to maintain and improve County roads, bridges, and related infrastructure, with a primary focus on gravel road maintenance. This position operates a variety of heavy equipment, performs general road and bridge maintenance, assists with minor equipment repairs, installs and maintains traffic control devices, and supports snow and ice removal operations.

This is a hands-on position for someone who is comfortable working outdoors, operating heavy equipment, and contributing to the safe and reliable maintenance of the County's transportation system.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of related road maintenance, construction, heavy equipment, or similar experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the State of North Dakota, or the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required DOT medical certification for operation of commercial motor vehicles.
Knowledge of road construction and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment.
Basic knowledge of bridge maintenance and construction practices.
Knowledge of applicable workplace and equipment safety practices, including OSHA requirements.
Ability to safely operate a variety of road construction and maintenance equipment.
Ability to learn and become familiar with the County road system and jurisdictional boundaries.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and members of the public.

Key Responsibilities

Operates a variety of heavy equipment used in road and bridge maintenance, including motor graders, semi-tractor trailers, dump trucks, front-end loaders, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, rollers, mowers, asphalt equipment, and other related machinery.
Performs gravel road maintenance, road repairs, snow and ice removal, mowing, asphalt patching, culvert work, and other seasonal maintenance activities.
Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs to vehicles and equipment to help ensure safe and reliable operation.
Performs general labor using hand and power tools for road, bridge, shop, building, and grounds maintenance.
Installs and maintains traffic control signs and devices and assists with traffic control in work zones.
Operates equipment and tools such as jackhammers, air compressors, mechanical tampers, power saws, and hydraulic drivers.
Assists with the maintenance and repair of County vehicles, equipment, buildings, and grounds as needed.
Accurately completes daily time records, material reports, equipment records, and work documentation.
Works cooperatively as part of a road maintenance crew and responds to changing work assignments and conditions.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

Wage: $56,118 - $73,236 DOE

Benefits include:

100% Paid Medical
North Dakota Public Employees Retirement - Defined Benefit
Four Day Work Week
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation Notice

Applicants claiming Veteran’s preference must state so in a letter of application and attach appropriate documentation. Dunn County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in the admission to its programs or activities, including the employment process.

Reasonable Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (701) 573-9968 or Dessie.Calihou@DunnCountyND.gov.

Equal Opportunity Employer