What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Highway Worker position at Pennington County?
JOB
Position Objective: The role of the Apprentice Highway Worker is to ensure the roadways are safe for the travelling public by performing maintenance work on County highways and bridges.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions: Perform road construction and maintain highways and surrounding terrain including operation of heavy equipment, trucks, construction machinery, snow removal equipment, etc. in a safe and efficient mannerRemove snow and ice from roads and bridgesPrepare equipment for snow removal including installing chains, changing cutting edges and/or loading trucks with sanding materialsKnow the functions and limitations of each piece of equipmentMaintain bridges and access areas including inspection, maintenance and replacement of structural members, compaction of backfill areaMaintain all construction and maintenance equipment in a safe and orderly conditionPerform related duties as assigned by supervisorMaintain compliance with all County policies and procedures
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Environment: Most work is performed outdoors where the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions including; extreme cold, extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, high volume traffic, heavy equipment and noise related to construction projects. Noise level may be loud at times.Subject to call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays and must live within 30 minutes of divisional office/shop hired forOvertime hours may be required