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JOB SPECIFICS
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have the ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions. Must have own means of transportation; individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver's license.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
- Previous work experience with Washington County Traffic Operations
- Previous paid experience in temporary traffic control
- Experience installing/repairing traffic control signs
- Work experience with parking lot striper, line removal equipment, Thermal heater, one-ton truck, Push mower, weed whip, drill impact
SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $17.01 - $18.31 Hourly
HOURS / DAYS: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
E-Verify Participation:
Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
E- Verify Participation Poster
Right to work Poster
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JOB SUMMARY
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This is skilled work in performing manual labor under supervision in the Traffic Engineering and Traffic Operations Section. Work is reviewed in progress and on completion.
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EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have the ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions. Must have own means of transportation; individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Road maintenance experience desirable.
CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.
- Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals;
- Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect;
- Demonstrate support for the County's diversity, equity and inclusion program;
- Knowledge of common tools, methods, and equipment used in road maintenance;
- Ability to understand and follow basic instructions;
- Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time under possible adverse weather conditions and/or under traffic;
- Ability to write and document time and materials throughout the workday;
- Must wear prescribed clothing and/or personal protective safety equipment.
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Performs general sign construction, installation, and maintenance, including, installation, removal, cleaning, and straightening;
- Assists in the set-up, maintenance, and removal of work zone traffic control, in conformance with state and county standards, including placement of traffic cones, barrels, signs, barricades, flashers, delineators, temporary striping, tapes, and paints;
- Wears correct work zone apparel as directed by supervisor;
- Ensures that work zone traffic control devices are kept clean and in good working order;
- Installs highway pavement messages using various materials. This work includes the application of marking material, application of retro-reflective glass beads, cleaning message templates, re-coating message templates, mixing traffic paints, and washing and cleaning vehicles and equipment;
- Documents daily activities by using timesheets, work orders, asset management system and inventory control system;
- Operates county vehicles for traffic operations including sedans, pickup trucks, 1-ton trucks, message truck, sign truck, bucket truck, and follow-up truck;
- Performs manual labor and operates equipment in the installation of traffic signs including digging holes with a hand shovel, using a hydraulic post puller, drill, grinder, drill press, and Sawzall.
- Performs manual labor for striping and message crew including loading and unloading paint, beads, templates, equipment;
- Assists in all duties of the Traffic Engineering and Traffic Operations Section.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is 85% outside, 15% inside. Includes lifting up to 75 pounds with or without assistance. Exposure to vapor and solvents varies by assignment. Equipment includes but is not limited to telephone, cellular phone, 2-way radio, hand and power tools and painting/striping equipment, hydraulic post puller, automatic transmission pick-up, 2-ton truck. Duties include being able to perform the following movements on a frequent to continual basis: walking, lifting, bending, turning/twisting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, reaching out, reaching up, grasping, pinching and finger manipulation. Additional physical/mental requirements may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.
This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
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Washington County Public Works
$17.01 - $18.31 Hourly
benefits are not offered with this position.
Mar 05, 2025