Section Patrolman

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Road & Bridge Supervisor, the Section Patrolman is a non-exempt position under FLSA. This position may perform construction and/or maintenance on designated districts of gravel and dirt roads to a level that is safe for the driving public, ensure proper drainage of said roads, and to perform grass, weed and brush control within their designated district. This employee assists in snow and ice removal during inclement weather.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (required)

1. Operates motor grader, loader, dump trucks, and other equipment to maintain the quality of the roads;

2. Regular and predictable attendance required;

3. Maintains drainage of roads and creates new drainage as needed;

4. Performs necessary repairs to roads, ditches and culverts;

5. Allocates rock within district;

6. Provides snow and ice removal during inclement weather;

7. Installs drainage structures;

8. Performs mowing duties and cuts brush and trees in district;

9. Installs culverts and entrances;

10. Maintains daily labor and equipment records;

11. Performs maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment;

12. Reports problems, road hazards, and sign damage in district;

13. Reports equipment problems to the shop;

14. Maintains a safe work site;

15. Ensures positive public relations with public and staff;

16. Works with public to explain project details, answer questions, provide timelines for completion;

17. Must have (or obtain within 6 months of employment) and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Maintains daily labor and equipment records;

2. Installs snow fence;

3. Performs traffic control activities;

4. Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned;

5. Assists other district patrol workers with their district;

6. Assists other departments as needed. Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Employee shall have the mechanical ability to operate and maintain a motor grader. Ability to operate backhoes, loaders, rollers, etc. is preferred. Employee shall have basic mathematical skills, ability to communicate effectively, read maps, and work from verbal or written instructions.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma, GED or equivalent, or graduation from a vocational school is preferred. One to three years of similar or related experience is recommended. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six months to one year of employment. Must have (or obtain within 1 year of employment) and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and/or other appropriate endorsements.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demand characteristics described here are representative and not intended to be fully inclusive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and/or field environment, stand, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders, and walk on uneven terrain, loose soil, and sloped surfaces. The employee may have continuous exposure to fumes, odors, dust, and dirt. Employee may be frequently exposed to extreme environmental conditions, excessive noise/vibration, cramped quarters, bending at waist, twisting, reaching above/below shoulder level, and repetitive movements. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations and verbally communicate to exchange information. See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED

Motor grader Backhoe Excavator Weed eater

Hand Tools Lawn mower Skid Loader Chainsaw

PROBLEM SOLVING

The work involves routine related tasks that require special knowledge regarding proper road maintenance techniques, reading grade elevations and understanding construction drawings and plans. Employee encounters problems pertaining to damage to roads, weather conditions, and obtaining the proper equipment to make necessary repairs on a regular basis.

DECISION MAKING

This person must have the ability to identify and correct road surface deficiencies and provide safe driving conditions for the general public. Employee must prioritize their daily work and effectively allocate their rock throughout their district. In most cases, an employee takes the obvious course of action, but in some situations different options must be considered. Employee is directly responsible for departmental equipment and resources, but does not participate in the annual budget process. Employee is responsible for daily record keeping for cost accounting purposes.

SUPERVISION/ACCOUNTABILITY

This position works with occasional supervision from the Pottawatomie County Road & Bridge Supervisor. Employee occasionally has some supervisory control over subordinate personnel. Work is checked for appropriateness and completeness through inspections and consultations with supervisor.

PERSONAL RELATIONS

Daily contact with the general public, co-workers and supervisory personnel is expected.