What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Maintenance Worker position at Town of Marshall Highway Dept.?
Job Overview
Join our team as a Highway Maintenance Worker and become a vital part of ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable roadway infrastructure. In this energetic role, you will perform a variety of maintenance and construction tasks on highways roads. Your hands-on work will help keep traffic flowing smoothly and communities connected. We value proactive, safety-conscious individuals who thrive outdoors and are eager to contribute to public safety through diligent highway upkeep. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in heavy equipment operation and roadway construction while making a tangible difference in your community.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy machinery including, loaders, backhoes, dump trucks to perform road repairs, grading and other maintenance tasks
- Maintain and repair highway infrastructure using hand tools, power tools and mechanical knowledge
- Assist with traffic control for work zones to ensure safety for workers and motorists alike
- Conduct routine inspections of equipment and work sites to uphold safety protocols and identify maintenance needs
- Operate dump trucks equipped with snow plowing and sanding equipment throughout the winter months including nights, weekends and holidays when weather demands.
- Opperarte small equipment, chain saws, lawn mowers and weed eaters....
Qualifications
- CDL license
- Proven experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, graders, or similar machinery in a construction or roadway setting
- Knowledge of highway maintenance practices
- Ability to operate commercial trucks including dump trucks,
- Mechanical aptitude with familiarity in using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and performing basic repairs
- Strong understanding of safety protocols related to heavy equipment operation, traffic control in work zones, and outdoor construction environments
- Experience working on road construction projects
- Physical ability to perform heavy lifting and manual handling tasks regularly in outdoor conditions
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Union benefits
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25