Road Maintenance Technician

Under direct supervision of the Road Maintenance Foreman, performs a variety of duties related to routine road maintenance, repair, and safety improvements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED three years of experience in operating heavy equipment, one of which must have been related to road maintenance; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, CDL license, and maintain a clean driving record. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, comprehensive background investigation, and post-offer physical examination.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Regular street sweeping to remove dirt and debris from paved surfaces, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Clean and maintain drainage culverts, catch basins, inlets, and other drainage structures. Regular mowing to clean and maintain right-of-way including removal of trash and weeds. Prune trees and brush. Assist with effective snow and ice removal as necessary. Machine blade earth and gravel type road surfaces. Re-shape, recondition, and clean roadway surfaces, slopes, and ditches to improve grading and drainage. Operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, site or highway construction and paving. Assist with emergency repairs to roads, bridges, and transportation facilities due to washouts, flood damage, or other causes. Place and maintain permanent, temporary, and emergency warning or regulatory signs, barricades and other traffic control devices as required to provide for the safety of the general public. Inspect roadways during routine maintenance. All obstacles within the right-of-way that are potentially hazardous to the traveling public shall be removed immediately. Such obstacles include fallen trees, brush, trash, dead animals, unauthorized signs, guy wires, and anything else that may be hazardous. Install and maintain the new address street signs. Clean, restore, and secure the road maintenance yard into an operational facility. Assist with maintaining department equipment and vehicles. Maintains repair and service schedules. Conducts other routine maintenance as assigned. Takes responsibility for assigned hardware items, tools, equipment, and materials utilized to perform maintenance repairs. Inspects equipment and tools for defects; performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment. Refers major repairs to Road Maintenance Foreman. Uses a variety of hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments in a safe and efficient manner. Responds to service calls after regular working hours. Observes safety rules, and ensures and maintains a safe environment. Attends training classes and seminars on safety, first aid, equipment/machinery operation, and related topics to maintain and enhance job knowledge. Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required. Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS, AND CERTIFICATIONS

Knowledge of traditional form of government and pueblo customs and traditions Considerable knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles. Ability to drive and operate the equipment under varying working conditions Knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in street and road construction work Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions Ability to work from construction specifications or blueprints Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency Knowledge of use of maintenance tools, chemicals, cleaners, and disinfectants Knowledge of the methods and practices used in preventive maintenance and repair work Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction Ability to prepare and maintain work orders Ability to use hand tools, electrical tools, and lawn maintenance equipment Ability and willingness to learn theory and principles, and to become certified in a variety of building trades Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks within strict deadlines Ability to demonstrate excellence in everything, and continually seek improvement in results Skill in the safe operation of power tools and shop equipment Skill in diagnosing and repair of equipment utilized Skill in reading blueprints and drawings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee regularly is required to climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to sit; and taste or smell. The employee must have good eyesight and better than average coordination in order to operate both hand and foot levers simultaneously. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Exposure to natural weather conditions and various dusts and mists may occur while performing outdoor duties. Prolonged exposure to odors. Prolonged sitting is a common occurrence when using backhoe. Standing and walking may be on uneven surfaces or unstable ground. Situations where safety-toe shoes, safety goggles, gloves, protective face shields, or hardhats are needed may occur. Travel within the pueblo area is required for completing work orders. Travel outside of the pueblo area may be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events. The position description identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.