Roads Maintenance Laborer

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Roads and Grounds Maintenance is primarily responsible for the maintenance and repair of the roads and associated equipment. The crew members operate equipment to perform highway grading, trucking, snow removal and sanding roads, brush clearing, road repair, lake repair and ground repair. Performs traffic monitoring and control including the distribution of barricades, warning signs, and safety cones and the flagging of vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age Must have a valid West Virginia Class D license or CDL Should have previous experience operating heavy equipment such as dump trucks, graders, loaders, snow plows, etc. Mechanical knowledge of road maintenance related equipment preferred Must be able to communicate effectively with other road crew personnel Must be self-motivated

SPECIAL DEMANDS

Must be able to safely lift 75 pounds; Strength requirements include handling large tires, tire chains, bridge timbers and planks, etc. Must be able to perform full range of postural, strength, and physical demands in regard to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, climb, balance, etc.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows directions and instructions of supervisory personnel Talks and listens to communicate effectively Set out signs and cones around work areas to divert traffic Clean and clear debris from culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, ditches, and other drain structures Flag motorists to warm them of obstacles or repair work ahead Operate rollers, front end loaders, trucks, snow plows, graders and other equipment with adjustable attachments to sweep debris from paved surfaces, mow grass and weeds, remove snow and ice, and spread sand. Haul and spread sand, gravel, and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders Dump, spread, and tamp asphalt, using rollers and tampers, to repair joints and patch broken pavement Perform roadside landscaping work, such as clearing weeds and brush, and planting and trimming trees Remove litter and debris from roadways Check fluid levels, lubrication, tire pressure, etc., prior to use of equipment Observe and immediately report all deficiencies and equipment break downs or failures Inspect, clean, and repair drainage systems Erect, install, or repair guardrails, road shoulders, berms, road signs/markers using hand tools and power tools Perform other assigned work activities

Pay:

$10.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Experience:

Maintenance:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person