Highway Worker I

Do you thrive working outside, excel in team environments, and are reliable, motivated and confident? We have an opportunity for you. The Lucas County Engineer's Office has multiple openings in the position of Highway Worker I.

Position: Highway Worker I

Location: Lucas County Engineer’s Office, Road Maintenance Department

Holland, OH 43528

Job Status: AFSCME Bargaining Unit Position, Full-Time Permanent

Rate of Pay: Starts at $24.00 per hour; Advancement to $26.01 per hour after one year.

Shift: Varies depending on season

Standard hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (September to May)

Summer hours are Monday-Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (May to September)

During snow and ice emergency events, standard hours may be moved to 12-hour shifts for 24-hour coverage. New employees should expect to work midnight to morning hours.

Overtime is expected for emergency roadside events after hours and for emergency snow and ice events.

SUMMARY

The Highway Worker I is manual work of a routine nature not requiring a trade skill but frequently requiring experience and skill in the use of hand tools, power hand tools, and simple equipment used for repair, maintenance and construction of public facilities such as highways, drainage, bridges and buildings. An employee in this position may be assigned light to heavy physical labor. This position will assist with snow and ice control.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE ASSIGNED

Loads and unloads tools and materials.

Uses hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, wrenches, etc. and operates power hand tools such as drills, chain saws, weed whackers, etc. Operates light construction equipment.

Cleans and paints equipment.

Paints bridges and repairs guardrails.

Performs flagging operations.

Performs roadside debris cleanup.

Operates pick-ups with light towing

Assists co-workers.

Operates a dump truck with plow and other accessory equipment during snow and ice events.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of common work practices and skill in use of hand tools, power tools, and simple construction equipment related to public works construction and maintenance.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written work instruction.

Good physical condition with no serious defects in vision, hearing or members.

Ability to perform light to heavy manual labor and outside work under varying weather conditions

Knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for the State of Ohio in regard to the flagging of traffic, to be provided upon employment.

Knowledge of proper barricading and warning signs for work areas, to be provided upon employment.

QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Ability to interact positively with and communicate clearly within a team

Ability to lift 80#

Prior maintenance, construction or public works experience preferred; or demonstrated ability upon hire to perform required tasks under general supervision including the safe use of hand and power tools and equipment required in this classification.

Valid Class B CDL license of resident state preferred; or Valid Driver’s License and ability to meet resident state requirements to obtain a Class B CDL license within the probationary period to hold and maintain this position.

Must have an acceptable driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is typically performed in the field. Field work will include work under adverse conditions such as inclement weather or in environments containing dust, heat, vibrations, steam and/or wind; environments subject to extreme or sudden changes in air temperature, pressure or humidity; work outdoors on uneven or wet ground surfaces; and work in confined spaces or extremely small work spaces. Work will require contact with products with MSDS sheets. Work environments may also be extremely noisy, and will expose workers to moving vehicles and heavy equipment.

Work shall require physical effort including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.

Must be willing to have an adjustable work schedule as shift varies by season and assigned work, which may include overtime on nights and weekends and up to 12-hour shifts.

Must consent to and successfully pass pre-employment screening including criminal background check, physical and drug screen.

Must be willing to consent to pre-employment and annual FMCSA Clearinghouse queries.

Must be willing to submit to random drug and alcohol screening for duration of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.48 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• maintenance, construction or public works: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Class B or higher CDL license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $24