Highway Leadman – CDL Position Available In [Unknown county], Alabama

Organization Maintenance Crew D1 Pay $23.38 Pay Frequency Hourly Full Time / Part Time Full time Job Summary Under general supervision, supervises, participates and coordinates activities of workers engaged in construction, repair and maintenance of County roadways, bridges and related structures and equipment by performing the following duties. Job Description All candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT/safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervise work crews and coordinate activities of workers engaged in construction, repair and maintenance of County roadways, bridges and right of ways.
• Operate or direct the operations of heavy construction equipment that includes motor patrol grader, gradual, bulldozer and all other heavy equipment.
• Informs foreman of repair needs or may make field repairs to equipment; may service such equipment.
• Perform or direct activities of workers engaged in spreading, rolling and tamping bituminous materials such as asphalt or other materials, to form surfaces of roadways or bridge construction.
• Oversee the need or replacement of road signs.
• Participate in or coordinate activities of workers engaged in excavating and grading right of ways for construction of projects such as highways, streets, ditches or bridges.
• Keep records of activities.
• May make recommendations regarding approval of vacation and sick leave.
• May have input on performance evaluation of crew.
• May operate heavy construction machinery or equipment.

Additional Job Description

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Skill in operating heavy construction equipment safely; in conforming to construction standards and specifications; in calculating material for projects; and in supervising. Knowledge of functions, operating methods, and care required for a wide variety of heavy and complex construction equipment; of street surfacing materials and paving processes; of hazards of heavy equipment operations; of traffic laws and regulations pertaining to equipment; of supervisory practices and procedures; of departmental policies and procedures; and of safety rules and equipment. Ability to detect needed equipment repairs and make necessary adjustment; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to train worker on equipment; to work independently; to keep records; to read blueprints and related materials; to read grade stakes; and the physical stamina necessary to perform heavy manual labor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 3 to 10 employees in the Highway Maintenance. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard four year high school supplemented by two year certificate from a technical school or Vo-Tech training and over three years of satisfactory full time paid employment in heavy construction work and demonstrated supervisory skills; or any equivalent combination of education or experience, substituting one year of satisfactory full time paid employment for one year of the required education with a maximum substitution of two years.

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 to managers, the public, other departments or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, ratios, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Oklahoma Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Location Highway District 1 Working for Tulsa County means your expertise will be valued at a place that aims to help you succeed while empowering you to expand your skills. It also means you’ll get great, comprehensive benefits including:

• Competitively priced health care package
• Paid time off including vacation pay, holidays and personal time
• Retirement benefits, including a pension
• Education assistance
• Much more Click to learn about more of our benefits.

Equal Opportunity Policy:

Tulsa County is dedicated to providing an equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals. It is the policy of Tulsa County to recruit, to employ, to compensate, and to promote the most qualified persons for all classified positions within the divisions under the Board of County Commissioners and other participating County offices, solely on the basis of job-related qualifications and competency. Therefore, it is the policy of the participating County offices, including all Board of County Commissioners divisions, that there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant with regard to their race, color, religion, sex (including, pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, or other non-merit based factors or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County. The complete text of the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity statement is available from the Human Resources Division. 918-596-5095