Highway Technician
Frederick County Government offers a skilled position for performing the complex repair and maintenance activities of roadways, roadside appurtenances, storm drainage systems, bridges, traffic signs or signals. Direction may be given to assigned Highway Maintenance Workers. Direction may be received from Assistant Foreman and other higher management classifications. Supervision is received from the assigned Foreman.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee :
- 11 days of vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
- 15 days of sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
- 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
- Day 1 coverage of comprehensive medical insurance plan options to include generous county health savings account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including dental, vision, and flexible spending
- Employee health center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
- 100% county paid 2x annual salary group term life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
- County and employee funded defined benefit pension plan
- Work / life balance programs include : employee assistance program and employee wellness program
- Generous tuition reimbursement program
- Other employee-paid benefits such as deferred compensation plan, legal resources, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, lifetime benefit with long term care plan
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties do not cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The qualifications / requirements, knowledge / skills / abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The upper pay ranges reflect possible wage rates for internal county transfers and promotions. For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per county policy.
Knowledge / skills / abilities :
Ability to maintain county authorized driver privilegesAbility to operate various highway equipment including but not limited to tractor mowers, roller, skid loaders, fork lift, one-ton dump trucks in a safe and effective mannerConsiderable knowledge of traffic and safety rules and accident preventionConsiderable knowledge of procedures and techniques required in application of thermo-plastic road markingsConsiderable knowledge and skill in the safe operation of trucks and other motorized equipment under all types of weather conditionsConsiderable knowledge of potential hazards related to truck and equipment operations, with ability to effectively apply appropriate safety precautionsConsiderable knowledge of state and county laws and regulations pertaining to the installation of traffic signsConsiderable knowledge of roadwork related materials (e.g. stone, blacktop, etc.)Considerable knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used in the fabrication, installation and maintenance of traffic signs, including knowledge of basic computer skills used in an automated fabrication process, along with the ability to learn and accurately enter data into the sign inventory systemAbility to operate computerized system to manufacture salt brine to required specificationsAbility to effectively plan and direct the work of othersAbility to operate aerial lift bucket truck and have successfully completed the division of public works aerial lift trainingAbility to effectively read blueprints, diagrams, and operation and maintenance manualsAbility to efficiently spread materials at a specified depth while truck is in motion (tailgating)Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to vehicles and equipment, with ability to recognize more serious mechanical problems in order to arrange for prompt repair and avoid safety hazardsEffective spoken and written (English) communication skills and accurate math skills, with ability to properly complete forms / reports and perform related clerical dutiesAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general publicPhysical requirements / working conditions :
While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly walking, moving, traversing, climbing, stooping, kneeling and crouching; frequently lifting up to and over 50 pounds, pushing and pulling up to and over 40 pounds, reaching, making repetitive motions and driving; and occasionally crawlingWhile working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work outdoors, walk on uneven ground, is exposed to dirt, dust and noise, work near machinery and is required to wear protective equipment; frequently work in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees) and cold temperatures (below 32 degrees); and occasionally work at heights and is exposed to chemicals and fumes.Physical requirements include the ability to climb ladders and rough terrain, to use tools and equipment such as those listed above and to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in any weather conditions.This position is considered "essential," therefore the employee must be available on-call for snow removal, critical maintenance and emergency situations. Required certifications and licenses must be maintained throughout employment. Loss of required certification and / or license may result in position downgrade or termination. This position is subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and random drug and alcohol testing.
An evaluation of training and experienceOne or more interviewsA behind the wheel driving testA pre-employment DOT physical examination and DOT drug testFrederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the talent acquisition section of human resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov