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Responsible for performing manual labor in the care and maintenance of roads, including the
operation of one or more types of light motorized equipment in connection with the
maintenance operation of highway facilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs manual labor in operating various sized riding mowers, chain saws, trimmers,
chippers, front-end loader, and tractors.
Performs a variety of maintenance and construction work: clears ditches with brush cutters,
digs ditches with shovels, patches potholes; puts in culverts, and shovels asphalt and dirt; cuts
brush and limbs; performs concrete work; manually loads and unloads materials at jobsite; and
may build retaining walls and place sandbags.
Cuts grass and weeds with hand tools and mowers. Rakes leaves, removes fallen tree limbs,
trims trees and plants as needed using a wide variety of small tools. Assists in the planting of
trees and shrubbery and in the general upkeep and maintenance of grounds and equipment.
Assists craftsmen in a variety of unskilled tasks. Assists in the repair, maintenance, and
reconstruction of buildings and facilities.
Ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment, usually a single chassis basic truck with
mechanical attachments. Performs light to heavy physical labor when not required to drive.
Serves as flagman. Places and removes traffic cones, barricades, flags, signs, curbs, and other
traffic control devises. Patches highways. Replaces and repairs guard rails and posts.
Participates in installing and removing culverts as needed.
Performs routine maintenance on equipment, checks, changes, and/or fixes tires. Checks fluid
levels in all equipment (i.e., Oil, Hydraulic fluid). Performs maintenance to include electrical,
plumbing, and IT work to ensure proper function.
Assists in maintaining a chemical herbicide program to control undesirable vegetation along
highway rights-of -way as needed.
Operates various types of mechanized equipment used in the maintenance of highways, such
as flatbed trucks, pickup trucks, dump trucks, and tractors, which requires manual dexterity and
sufficient strength to operate various controls. Learns to operate other Marion Oaks
equipment. Requests major vehicle or equipment maintenance when required. Assists
mechanic in repairs when needed. Performs routine service and maintenance.
Provides excellent customer service to members of the general public and other County
employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the unit, employees of other
departments in the County, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in
person or by phone contact.
Implements the organization’s guiding principles and core values.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
High School diploma required.
