Job Description
Salary: $23.29 Hourly
Location : Cascade, ID
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 25-00174
Department: Road and Bridge
Division: Road Technicians
Opening Date: 10/21/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary Valley County is looking for a
Road Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and construction work on county roads, bridges, and rights-of-way. This is a full-time position with full employee benefits.
Typical Duties & Responsibilities The Road Maintenance Technician operates light and heavy equipment and machinery to perform maintenance and construction work on county roads, bridges, and rights-of-way. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Road Department Supervisor, with some latitude for independent judgment and initiative.
Examples of the work done by Road Maintenance Technicians include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Operating heavy construction equipment for the maintenance and construction of roads and bridges;
- Plowing snow;
- Grading roads, smoothing potholes and washboards, and maintaining slope for proper drainage;
- Hauling material to road construction and maintenance sites;
- Patching and filling potholes and repairing cracks in asphalt;
- Inspecting roads, bridges, and rights-of-way, documenting issues and areas of concerns, and reporting results;
- Operating a variety of hand and power tools to clear debris, obstacles, and visual blockages;
- Repairing roadway signs, fences, guard rails and other structures;
- Checking culverts, storm drains, and road shoulders for blockages and water build-up, and clearing debris as necessary;
- Removing debris and other safety hazards from roads, culverts, storm drains, and adjacent public areas;
- Cutting and trimming trees, branches, shrubbery, and weeds;
- Opening and closing seasonal roads;
- Working in remote areas requiring overnight stays;
- Placing work zone traffic control devices and performing flagging duties;
- Performing routine and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintains records;
- Responding to questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
- Performing all work duties and activities in accordance with county and OSHA safety policies and procedures;
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
To view the official Valley County job description for this position, click here
Typical Qualifications We are looking for someone who possesses a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL); who has at least one (1) year of experience operating construction equipment, including operating machinery with a manual transmission system; has the ability to perform physically demanding labor in a noisy and busy work environment and in all types of outdoor weather conditions; is able to operate and maintain hand and power tools; and is able to safely perform traffic control under potentially hazardous conditions.
When applying, please include a resume or detailed work history that clearly shows where you gained the required training, skills, licensure, and experience required to perform this job.
Benefits As a way of assisting our employees to live healthier, happier, and less worrisome lives, Valley County offers the best benefit package of any employer in the county.
Our benefits include: - Retirement Membership in PERSI
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Insurance
- Personal Leave (22 days per year to start)
- Holiday Leave (11 days per year)
- Bereavement Leave
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
And don't forget about these benefits: - A Positive Work/Life Balance
- Job Stability & Satisfaction
- Career Advancement
- A Casual Work Environment
- Physically Relaxed
- Mentally Stimulating
- A Chance to Make a Difference!
Hiring is done without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, or genetics. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
ELIGIBLE BENEFITS INCLUDE: Health Insurance - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- LifeFlight Included in Ambulatory Services
Retirement - PERSI Base Plan
- PERSI Choice 401(k)
- NationWide 457
Time Off - Personal Time Off (PTO) - 176 Hours Per Year to Start
- Holidays - 11 Days Per Year
- Bereavement Leave
Life Insurance - GemPlan $10,000 Per Employee
- Aflac (Life, Disability, & Critical Illness)
- NCPERS Term Life
PLUS THESE BENEFITS TOO: - A Positive Work/Life Balance
- Job Stability & Satisfaction
- Career Advancement
- A Casual Work Environment
- Physically Relaxed
- Mentally Stimulating
- A Chance to Make a Difference!
More information can be found in our page. Valley County, ID
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