Summer Temporary Road Technician

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Open Position: Summer Temporary Road Technician (5 openings)

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REPORTS TO: Road District Foreman

Full-Time (40 hours / week); Non-exempt Position; Employee may not exceed 866 hours or 5 months in the contract year.

Wage: $18.54 per hour

BASIC FUNCTIONS: The desired person to fill this position will have the ability to work as a team player. Perform construction and maintenance tasks to contribute to an effective and efficient road system within the assigned district. This position is a seasonal non-exempt position, and is non-represented, and does not include benefits. Employee works cooperatively and effectively with the public and other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must possess a current Driver’s License.

2. Ability to operate vehicles of less than 26,001 lbs GVW and road sweeper desirable. Have mechanical aptitude for minor work on equipment and use of power tools.

3. Good physical condition as this position requires some heavy manual labor.

4. Must be able to work in a safe manner and contribute to a safe work environment.

5. Must demonstrate a firm commitment to attend college on a full time basis.

6. Must be at least 18 years old.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Must possess or obtain a current Washington State Traffic Control Flagging Card.

2. Perform heavy manual labor such as cleaning and installing culverts or drain tiles, cutting and removing brush and trees and removing obstacles from roadways and adjacent areas. The position also does manual labor connected with patching and repairing roadways and installing and repairing guardrail, fences and sign posts.

3. Flagging for chip seal programs and for road projects as needed in all Districts.

4. Wash vehicles, clean Sweet Creek Rest Area, shop clean up, clean bridges, cut and stack firewood and haul trash to transfer station.

5. Operate equipment such as road sweeper, rollers, etc. as qualified.

6. Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Routinely stands, bends, sits, kneels and/or squats in awkward positions on hard surfaces for extended time periods: walks, climbs and/or crawls up or down inclines, stairs, ladders, etc. sometimes while carrying, pulling, pushing and/or lifting objects in excess of 50 pounds. Exposure to noise, fumes, chemicals and/or extreme weather conditions can be expected.

Regular and punctual attendance is required and because of the nature of this position, duties must be performed during regular working hours within the department, no telecommuting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must possess a current Driver’s License.

2. Ability to operate vehicles of less than 26,001 lbs GVW and road sweeper desirable. Have mechanical aptitude for minor work on equipment and use of power tools.

3. Good physical condition as this position requires some heavy manual labor.

4. Must be able to work in a safe manner and contribute to a safe work environment.

5. Must demonstrate a firm commitment to attend college on a full time basis.

6. Must be at least 18 years old.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Must possess or obtain a current Washington State Traffic Control Flagging Card.

3. Flagging for chip seal programs and for road projects as needed in all Districts.

4. Wash vehicles, clean Sweet Creek Rest Area, shop clean up, clean bridges, cut and stack firewood and haul trash to transfer station.

5. Operate equipment such as road sweeper, rollers, etc. as qualified.

6. Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Regular and punctual attendance is required and because of the nature of this position, duties must be performed during regular working hours within the department, no telecommuting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must possess a current Driver’s License.

2. Ability to operate vehicles of less than 26,001 lbs GVW and road sweeper desirable. Have mechanical aptitude for minor work on equipment and use of power tools.

3. Good physical condition as this position requires some heavy manual labor.

4. Must be able to work in a safe manner and contribute to a safe work environment.

5. Must demonstrate a firm commitment to attend college on a full time basis.

6. Must be at least 18 years old.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Must possess or obtain a current Washington State Traffic Control Flagging Card.

3. Flagging for chip seal programs and for road projects as needed in all Districts.

4. Wash vehicles, clean Sweet Creek Rest Area, shop clean up, clean bridges, cut and stack firewood and haul trash to transfer station.

5. Operate equipment such as road sweeper, rollers, etc. as qualified.

6. Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Regular and punctual attendance is required and because of the nature of this position, duties must be performed during regular working hours within the department, no telecommuting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must possess a current Driver’s License.

2. Ability to operate vehicles of less than 26,001 lbs GVW and road sweeper desirable. Have mechanical aptitude for minor work on equipment and use of power tools.

3. Good physical condition as this position requires some heavy manual labor.

4. Must be able to work in a safe manner and contribute to a safe work environment.

5. Must demonstrate a firm commitment to attend college on a full time basis.

6. Must be at least 18 years old.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Must possess or obtain a current Washington State Traffic Control Flagging Card.

3. Flagging for chip seal programs and for road projects as needed in all Districts.

4. Wash vehicles, clean Sweet Creek Rest Area, shop clean up, clean bridges, cut and stack firewood and haul trash to transfer station.

5. Operate equipment such as road sweeper, rollers, etc. as qualified.

6. Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Regular and punctual attendance is required and because of the nature of this position, duties must be performed during regular working hours within the department, no telecommuting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must possess a current Driver’s License.

2. Ability to operate vehicles of less than 26,001 lbs GVW and road sweeper desirable. Have mechanical aptitude for minor work on equipment and use of power tools.

3. Good physical condition as this position requires some heavy manual labor.

4. Must be able to work in a safe manner and contribute to a safe work environment.

5. Must demonstrate a firm commitment to attend college on a full time basis.

6. Must be at least 18 years old.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Must possess or obtain a current Washington State Traffic Control Flagging Card.

3. Flagging for chip seal programs and for road projects as needed in all Districts.

4. Wash vehicles, clean Sweet Creek Rest Area, shop clean up, clean bridges, cut and stack firewood and haul trash to transfer station.

5. Operate equipment such as road sweeper, rollers, etc. as qualified.

6. Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Regular and punctual attendance is required and because of the nature of this position, duties must be performed during regular working hours within the department, no telecommuting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a current Driver’s License.
Must be able reliable, team player and able to follow instructions.
Ability to operate vehicles of less than 26,001lbs GVW and road sweeper desirable.
Have mechanical aptitude for minor work on equipment and use of power tools.
Good physical condition as this position requires some heavy manual labor.
Must be able to work in a safe manner and contribute to a safe work environment.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to perform work in outdoor climate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Must possess or obtain after employment a current Washington State Traffic Control Flagging Card.
Cleaning and preparing construction sites, loading, and unloading materials and equipment.
Cleaning and installing culverts or drain tiles, cutting and removing brush and trees and removing obstacles from roadways and adjacent areas, patching and repairing roadways and installing and repairing guardrail, fences, and signposts.
Flagging for chip seal programs and for road projects as needed in all Districts.
Wash vehicles, clean Sweet Creek Rest Area, shop clean up, clean bridges, cut and stack firewood and haul trash to transfer station.
Operate equipment such as road sweeper, rollers, etc. as qualified.
Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Much of this work is performed outdoors with periods of standing, sitting, and kneeling. Routinely bends, and/or squats in awkward positions on hard surfaces for extended time periods: walks, climbs and/or crawls up or down inclines, stairs, ladders, etc. sometimes while carrying, pulling, pushing and/or lifting objects in excess of 50 pounds. Exposure to noise, fumes, chemicals and/or extreme weather conditions can be expected. Regular and punctual attendance is required and because of the nature of this position, duties must be performed during regular working hours within the department, no telecommuting.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS: Respectful, courteous, and friendly to customers, other County employees, and County leadership. A team player that helps the organization meets its objectives. Takes initiative to meet work objectives. Effectively communicates with customers and other County employees. Gets along with co-workers and managers. Positively represents the County, maintaining the trust County residents have placed in each of us. Demonstrates honest and ethical behaviors.

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