Roadside Technician - Secondary Roads Department
Posted
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09/16/2021
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County
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Jones
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Location
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Anamosa ,Iowa
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Salary
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Based upon experience and qualifications
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Deadline
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09/24/2021
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Description
GENERAL
SUMMARY
Under
general supervision of the Roadside Vegetation Manager, performs skilled work
with specialized roadside and road maintenance equipment. Assists with implementation of the Integrated
Roadside Vegetation Management Program.
Supervises a crew of workers or contracted personnel for a period of
time. Duties may vary in accordance with
seasonal, climatic, or program conditions.
ILLUSTRATIVE
EXAMPLE OF WORK
SPECIFIC
DUTIES: to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation
The
following duties are normal for this position.
These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Perform manual
labor and operates equipment in a wide range of highway construction and
maintenance activities such as but not limited to:
- Maintaining
roadside vegetation using various treatment methods including but not limited
to mechanical, mowing, prescribed burning, chemical application, and
competitive seeding
- Hauling equipment
and/or materials in trucks or trucks with trailers
- Plowing snow when
needed
- Spreading salt
and sand on roadway surfaces for winter roadway maintenance
- Hauling and
spreading rock on roadway surfaces
- Performing
traffic control duties including sign installation and flagging
- Surface
maintenance of pavements including patching with asphaltic cement, concrete
and/or Portland cement concrete, and crack sealing
- Cleaning up
debris within road right-of-ways
Operate assigned
equipment skillfully, safely, and in conformance to regulations and directions.
Perform
preventative maintenance functions on Secondary Roads equipment.
Supervise a crew
for various types of work including but not limited to noxious weed/brush
control, mowing, prescribed burning, seeding, and equipment operation.
Assist County
Weed Commissioner with identification of noxious weed problem areas and weed
control programs.
Design and
fabricate special equipment, inspect, adjust, repair or replace worn out or
defective parts of equipment.
Responsible for
proper safety devices, equipment and signs on construction and maintenance
projects.
Train employees
in the operation of specified equipment.
Attend work
regularly at the designated place and time.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Individuals must possess the following knowledge,
skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual
can perform the essential functions of the job:
Knowledge of:
- Safe operation of
specialized equipment
- Basic methods and
techniques in vegetation establishment, management and control
- Basic principles
and practices of noxious weed control and safe use of roadside chemicals
- Basic erosion
control principles
Ability to:
- Correctly
identify relevant species of trees, shrubs, grasses, flowers, and noxious weeds
- Operate medium to
heavy trucks, trailers, tractors and attachments, mowers, loaders, and other
equipment normally used in highway construction or maintenance including
auxiliary or truck mounted attachments
- Maintain
appropriate seeding and spraying records
- Operate spraying
equipment and utilize roadside chemicals safely
- Work outdoors in
extreme weather conditions and be exposed to dust, fumes and loud noises
- Establish and
maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
- Lift, move,
carry, push and/or pull up to approximately 50 to 100 pounds
- Stand, sit, bend,
climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, and crawl
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
High school graduate or equivalent. Degree in Biological sciences, wildlife
management or a closely related subject is preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of practical work
experience in the above or a related field.
Special requirements: Possession of a valid Class A
Commercial Driver’s License with air brake (or ability to obtain within 30 days
of hire or transfer) and insurable under county liability coverage. Possession of a valid State of Iowa
Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s license - Category 6, Right of Way (or
ability to obtain within 30 days of hire or transfer).
Jones County is dedicated to equal employment and
advancement opportunities. It is the
County’s policy to hire and promote qualified individuals on the basis of their
qualifications, interest and aptitude, without unlawful regard to race,
religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic
protected by local, state, or federal law.
This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of
employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training,
transfers, promotions and benefits.
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent. Degree in Biological sciences, wildlife management or a closely related subject is preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of practical work experience in the above or a related field.
To Apply
Visit: Jones County Iowa and the following links to learn more.
https://www.jonescountyiowa.gov/employment/
https://www.jonescountyiowa.gov/employment/roadside_technician/