Road Maintenance Worker 1

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work on highways, and drainage structures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire, in order to operate a County vehicle.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates some heavy equipment.
• Maintains tools and equipment by keeping them clean, repaired, and stored securely when not in use; performs minor repairs.
• Complies to OSHA and/or MUTCD safety rules and regulations.

Road Maintenance

• Assists in crack sealing, patching, chip sealing, slurry seal preparation and resurfacing of roadways.
• Prepares roadways for the application of asphalt by grading and compacting road base. Spreads and compacts asphalt.
• Assists with concrete installation and removal. Assists in floating and finishing concrete.
• Sets up traffic warning signs, traffic cones, barricades, and flags traffic.

Landscaping

• Mows lawns using a commercial riding mower.
• Aerates and edges lawns.
• Repairs sprinkler systems.
• Plants/prunes trees and bushes; hauls away debris.
• Controls weeds.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS

An "At Will", FLSA non-exempt employee who is not eligible for County benefits and who must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.  

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• Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
• Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy.
• Are not considered merit employees.
• Are "at will" employees who may be terminated for any reason, without notice, and without a pre-termination hearing.