Construction I, II, III

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***Position Summary***

Under the supervisory direction of a Road and Bridge sub-department

Manager and/or Foreman, the Construction I position performs skilled and

unskilled work in maintaining county roads, bridges, right-of-ways, and

culverts. Work involves performing manual tasks and the operation of

various mechanical and power tools, and heavy equipment. A valid Kansas

Commercial Drivers License must be obtained and maintained within three

• months of employment. The position is under the overall supervision
  
  

of the Road and Bridge Director and/or Superintendent. Work is subject

to review by supervisory personnel.

***Essential Functions***

Operates heavy equipment such as a motor grader, roller, power broom,

high loader, chip spreader, compactor, crane and other heavy equipment;

Operates light and heavy trucks;

Breaks up asphalt on roads needing repair or replacement;

Cuts, lays, and covers pipe;

Digs, compacts, and covers trenches;

Performs finished grading operations;

Operate welders, cutting torches in bridge construction;

Patches road and bridge surfaces;

Performs bridge maintenance work such as mowing road ditches, installing

and maintaining culverts, and filling washouts;

Rebuilds roads and bridges;

Performs light maintenance and servicing of work in connection with the

operations of related equipment;

Transports and spreads materials such as soil, gravel, rock, asphalt,

and sand;

Installs and replaces road signs;

Performs removal of snow and debris from roads and bridges.

***Marginal Functions***

Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned;

Attends training seminars and classes as required by Director and/or

Superintendent;

May be required to cross train in other suitable county departments.

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***Construction I Road and Bridge***

***Position Requirements***

• Experience**: No experience required. Employee is expected to have
  
  

acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job

reasonably well after six months in the position.

• Education:**High school diploma or GED preferred. Must obtain and
  
  

maintain a valid Kansas Commercial Drivers License within three (3)

months of employment.

• Technical Skills**: Ability to proficiently and safely operate various
  
  

pieces of mechanical and power tools and heavy equipment. Ability to

follow oral and written instructions. Ability to deal tactfully with

other persons and to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally

and in writing.

• Problem Solving**: Limited problem solving exists in relation to the
  
  

daily performance of departmental functions, assigned tasks, and/or

work.

• Decision Making**: Limited decision making responsibilities. Most
  
  

tasks and work assigned is according to standard procedures or

guidelines.

• Supervision:**Work performance is reviewed by supervisory personnel.
  
  

Employee does not have supervisory responsibilities over personnel.

• Financial Accountability:**Employee is accountable for the reporting
  
  

of any valuables or property discovered during the course of work.

Employee is not responsible for budgetary control of department and does

not participate in the annual department budgetary process.

• Personal Relations**: Occasional contact with other county departments
  
  

and the general public.

• Working Conditions**: Some hazardous working conditions may exist in
  
  

this position relating to the operation of heavy equipment, various

mechanical and power tools, and working on or near traveled roadways.

Strenuous working conditions and working in adverse weather are factors

in this position. Some overtime hours may occasionally be required.

• Physical requirements**: To perform the duties of this job, the
  
  

employee must have fine and gross manual dexterity. Ability to lift u

to one hundred (100) pounds. Ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel and

climb ladders and/or stairs.