Highway Worker II- Knox County
3 weeks ago
Highway Worker IIThe 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. Must meet minimum qualifications to apply.Essential Functions:Performs snow plowing activities and spreads sand and/or salt for snow and ice control utilizing a dump truck.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.Performs hauling activities to include removing dirt from ditch cleaning and/or berming activities.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.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.Performs sweeping activities on roadway intersections utilizing power/hand/brooms and truck.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.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.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.Ability to understand and apply general highway construction, repair and maintenance procedures.Ability to 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: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.
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Full-Time Knox County Transit Driver
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FT Knox County Transit Driver
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FT Knox County Transit Driver
1 week ago
Mt Vernon, OH, United States Knox County, OH Full timeSalary: $17.00 Hourly Location : Mount Vernon, OH Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 220000032 Department: Knox County Transit Division: Knox County Transit Opening Date: 09/12/2025 Objectives Worker is responsible for operating the demand-response and shuttle bus operations of the Knox County Transit to meet the needs of passengers and contract agencies in a...
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Mechanic II
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Mechanic II
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Mt Vernon, OH, United States Knox County, OH Full timeSalary: $26.85 Hourly Location : Mount Vernon, OH Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 220000131 Department: Engineer Division: Engineer Highway Opening Date: 02/05/2025 Objectives The Knox County Engineer's Office is seeking a full-time Mechanic II to join their team. This is a classified, bargaining unit position. Among their many duties, a Mechanic II...
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911 Dispatcher
1 week ago
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