Seas RMW-Returning

To perform a variety of unskilled manual labor tasks in support of road maintenance and repair operations.

1. Perform all work zone traffic control duties including, but not limited to; setting up barricades, traffic cones, and signs; and flagging traffic for work zone safety.

2. Loads and unloads small items of equipment, materials and supplies.

3. Cleans and clears culverts, drainage ditches and other drainage structures and maintains vegetation using hand and power tools as necessary.

4. Cuts, rakes and disposes of brush and debris; may pick up refuse and clean up work sites.

5. Installs raised pavement markers, thermoplastic markings, and other types of traffic channelization devices.

6. Breaks out and removes old concrete and asphalt using a jackhammer and other hand and power tools as necessary; may manually prepare subgrade for paving; may assist in installing concrete drain tile and culvert pipe.

7. Performs manual labor tasks on projects including installation of concrete catch basins, retaining walls, walkways and other structures as directed; builds concrete forms and places reinforcing steel as required; mixes and pours concrete as necessary; trowels, sweeps and edges new concrete as necessary; may act as a carpenter’s helper.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

8. Participates in flood and snow emergency response as needed, performing manual labor tasks.

9. May drive a light duty diesel truck, less than 26,000 GVW.

10. Performs related duties as required.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Equipment, materials and tools used in routine road construction, maintenance and repair work;
• Potential hazards associated with the work;
• General safety rules and regulation, and safe working procedures.

Ability to:

• perform the physical duties of the work in all types of weather conditions;
• perform routine manual labor tasks including heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling;
• understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• learn a variety of work skills associated with road maintenance and repair operations;
• use a variety of hand and power tools;
• drive a pickup truck or other light vehicle in a safe and courteous manner;
• read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations and county policies and procedures;
• learn basic first aid methods (CPR) and procedures;
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with co workers and superiors;
• deal courteously and tactfully with the general public, superiors, and co-workers;
• read and understand grade stakes;
• ability to possess or obtain a flagger card.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work involves a variety of routine manual labor tasks.  This includes frequent bending, twisting and stooping, frequent lifting and carrying, pushing/pulling, constant walking and standing.  Physical exertion and vibration when operating tools such as: jackhammer, plate compactor, chainsaw, or exertion lifting objects weighing 50 pounds or more.

SUPERVISION

Employee reports to a lead worker, crew chief and/or supervisor as assigned.  The work is routine and recurring in nature, and is performed under general supervision. Specific instructions are given for unusual or non-routine tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed outdoors in all types of weather.  The employee is also exposed to a variety of conditions such as:  working in ditches, slopes, trenches, excavations, and on uneven terrain and slippery surfaces.  Employees are exposed to a variety of potential hazards associated with working near traffic and around heavy construction and maintenance equipment. Employees may be required to work occasional evenings, nights, weekends or holidays and employees are subject to call out at any time for emergency conditions (i.e. windstorms, snow & ice, floods, earthquakes, etc.).