Highway Maintenance Specialist

5 days ago


Yuma, Arizona, United States Yuma County, AZ Full time
Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing skilled work in the operation of heavy trucks and equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of County properties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction, maintenance, and heavy equipment operation, with excellent knowledge of safety procedures and protocols.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate a variety of heavy trucks and equipment with manual transmissions and hand tools
  • Perform manual labor assignments and work on construction and maintenance projects
  • Build and maintain road structures, including repairing roadway surfaces, culverts, headwalls, shoulders, and guardrails
  • Assist with the construction and repairs of building fixtures
  • Inspect, perform, and maintain routine maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment
  • Identify and report mechanical problems and control traffic in work zones
  • Complete required daily logs and prepare reports
  • Provide on-call, 24-7 services on a predetermined rotation schedule
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Two (2) years of construction, maintenance, trades, or heavy equipment experience
  • Arizona Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for the operation of combination vehicles with manual transmissions
  • Successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug test
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Yuma County organization, operations, policies, and procedures
  • Methods, tools, materials, and equipment commonly used for road construction and maintenance and building trades
  • Inspection and preventive maintenance practices applying to mechanical equipment
  • Traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in heavy truck and equipment operation
  • Occupational hazards, OSHA regulations, and other safety requirements and practices
Work Environment

The ideal candidate will be able to work in varying extreme weather conditions and be exposed to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, and hazardous materials. The job requires regular and reliable attendance and the ability to perform physical demands such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.



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