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Highway Worker II

3 months ago

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States Knox County, OH Full time

Salary:
$22.50 Hourly

Location :
Mount Vernon, OH

Job Type:
Full-time

Job Number:

Department:
Engineer

Division:
Engineer Highway

Opening Date: 03/14/2024

Objectives

The Knox County Engineer's Office is seeking a full-time Highway Worker II to join their team. This is a classified, bargaining unit position.

Among their many duties, a Highway Worker II performs snowplowing, sand/salt application utilizing dump truck, highway patch work, hauling duties, landscaping and traffic control.

Knox County offers competitive wages, excellent benefits including paid time off and comprehensive insurance coverage. Knox County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Please note the starting pay rate is a probationary wage.
Essential Functions

30% Performs snow plowing activities and spreads sand and/or salt for snow and ice control utilizing a dump truck;

29% Performs patching work on holes in roadways to include preparing hole for cold patch, adding mix and tamping down using shovels, rakes, brooms and rolling with truck tires or asphalt rollers; digging/removing/hauling old hot mix from work site, hauling/dumping/raking/rolling/priming base rock, adding hot mix and rolling with roller;

10% Performs hauling activities to include removing dirt from ditch cleaning and/or berming activities;

10% Performs landscaping duties such as cutting grass, weeds, roadside foliage and removing trees and brush using equipment such as brush chipper, chain/power saws, tractors with side and rear mowers, and weed-eaters;

10% Performs traffic control in the vicinity of job sites with the placement of traffic safety warning/control signs/devices to protect the public and the road crew;

5% Perform sweeping activities on roadway intersections utilizing power/hand/brooms and truck;

5% Performs preventative maintenance and minor repair to equipment to include but not limited to, checking and maintaining proper fluid levels such as antifreeze, power steering, hydraulic, lubricating moving parts, checking tires, belts, lights, brakes and general cleaning of vehicles both inside and out, replacing lights;

1% Maintains accurate daily reports as they relate to the work assignments and as required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Incumbent works under direct or general supervision and follows established policies, procedures, work rules and terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Performs all of the duties of Highway Worker I and all other duties as assigned.

Monitors that all safety requirements are in place and all safety procedures are followed to protect crew, other employees and property.

Must maintain a telephone at place of residence or a cellular phone.


This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent.

Job Standards


Must possess a valid high school diploma or GED, plus experience in construction or related work or an equivalent combination of training and/or related work experience.

Must possess a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License, Class B with tanker endorsement.

Ability to:

interpret a variety of instructions, policies and procedures pertaining to work assignments in written, oral, picture or schedule form and to communicate in common English language; understand and apply general highway construction, repair and maintenance procedures; perform a variety of unskilled to advanced skilled tasks relevant to construction, repair and maintenance of the county roadway system, rights-of-way and bridges.

Supplemental Information

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:


Ability to operate and use a two-way radio, a variety of small hand/power tools, and all light equipment in order to complete the work assignments.


INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbent's work effort involves prolonged and frequent standing, lifting, walking, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, carrying, shoveling, hammering, tamping, bending, stooping, crouching and sitting activities using all major muscle groups and must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Neck mobility is necessary when operating equipment and/or vehicles. Manual dexterity is required to operate tools and equipment.

Normal vision, including depth perception, and hearing acuity are required due to working in close proximity to heavy equipment and moving traffic.

Incumbent must be able to work steadily and accurately at a moderate speed and at various heights to complete work assignments, may perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods.


Job Location:


Work is performed outside where incumbent is exposed to extremes in outdoor temperatures and weather conditions, noise, dirt, grease, vibrations, acid, electrical and mechanical hazards, burns, dust and chemicals.

Work may be monotonous and exposure to unfavorable health and safety factors could be present. The incumbent may experience eyestrain when plowing snow. The incumbent is required to wear personal protective equipment as required while performing work activities.


Knox County offers a complete package to full-time employees including: health care, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.

To learn more, visit our Benefits Page.

01

On what date are you able to start working?

02

Desired salary range?

03

Have you ever worked for Knox County? If yes, please include dates and the position held.

04


Do you have any commitments (i.e., second job, school, etc.) which might interfere with your employment should you be selected? If yes, please explain.

05

Do you possess a valid Driver's License? If yes, please list the issuing state.

06

Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? If yes, list Class.

07


Do you possess any endorsements with your CDL? (Hazmat, Tanker*, Tanker/Hazmat, Double/Triple Trailers, Passenger, School Bus.) *Tanker is required endorsement for CDL positions, however you may obtain this endorsement within a reasonable amount of time if selected to fill one of the applicable employment positions.

08

Are you a veteran of the U.S.

Military? Yes or No, and if yes, what branch?If you are a veteran, please include dates of service, rank at discharge, type of discharge, and explain discharge if other than honorable.

09


I understand and accept that, depending upon the position for which I am applying, if I am employed by Knox County, my employment may be for no definite period of time and I may be terminated, with or without cause or notice at any time, at the opinion of either Knox County, or myself.

I understand that no representative of Knox County, other than an Appointing Authority, has any authority to enter into any agreement or to make any agreement with me contrary to the foregoing, except that an Appointing Authority of Knox County may do so in writing under specific limited circumstances.

Yes
No

10


I understand and accept that, if I am selected for employment, my initial and continued employment may be conditioned upon my passing any medical examination that the employer deems necessary to determine whether I can physically perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation when necessary.

I understand and accept that this will include drug, alcohol, or substance abuse testing. Yes
No

11


If employed, I understand and accept that, depending on the department in which I am applying for employment, I may be required to work evening or night shifts including weekends, be on call, and/or work mandatory overtime hours.

I also understand and accept that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the Knox County Appointing Authority.

Yes
No

12


I understand and accept that if any information required in this application is found to be falsified or intentionally excluded, my application may be disqualified from further consideration.

I further understand and accept that if I am employed by a Knox County Appointing Authority, I may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination, if any information required by this application has been falsified or intentionally excluded.

Yes
No

13

I understand and accept that the employer requires a high degree of integrity and confidentiality of its employees.

I understand that the employer will use screening procedures to evaluate my qualifications and suitability for employment, including but not limited to interviews, criminal record checks, driving record checks, written testing, reference checks, background investigations, psychological evaluations, and drug testing.

I also acknowledge that I may be subject to other screening procedures not specifically listed above, and that may be a prerequisite to my appointment.

Yes
No

14


I hereby authorize the employers, schools, and personal references named in this application to provide information regarding me to the employer.

I further authorize the release of personal, academic, and other records to the employer. Yes
No

15


I solemnly swear that all of the information furnished in this employment application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application.

I understand that any misrepresentation or falsification of the information provided may lead to withdrawal of an employment offer or termination following employment.

I recognize that my future employment with the employer will be jeopardized if I engage in substance abuse, illegal drug abuse, or alcohol abuse.

Any background check conducted as part of the hiring process shall be in compliance with State and Federal law, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and EEOC Enforcement guidelines and Knox County policies.

Applicants are hereby advised that State and Federal law may disqualify an individual with a particular criminal history from employment in certain positions.

Reference the following link to view a summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act:
Therefore, in consideration of my employment application being reviewed and considered by a Knox County, Ohio, Appointing Authority, I, being at least 18 years of age and under no legal disability on behalf of my heirs and assigns, hereby release and hold harmless Knox County, Ohio and any of its agents, employees, Appointing Authorities, related officials from any and all liability, whatever type and nature, resulting from the administration of any such screening procedures and/or release of the results there from.
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