Pay Range:
Road Maintenance Tech I: $23.57 - $29.89 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B23 Step 1-13)
Road Maintenance Tech II: $26.12 - $33.12 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range:
Road Maintenance Tech I: $23.57 - $25.01 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B23 Step 1-4 DOQ)
Road Maintenance Tech II: $26.12 - $27.71 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-4 DOQ)
Job Closing Date: November 6, 2024
There are multiple Road Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Worker) I/II openings with the Yakima County Roads Division in multiple locations (Yakima and Sunnyside).
These positions perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance through multiple activities involving manual labor and the operation of various equipment used in the maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, drainage structures, and levees. Common equipment includes single and tandem axle 5-yard and 10-yard dump trucks, water trucks, and tractors with a variety of trailer and hitch combination(s) including, pintle, ball, and 5th wheel plate connections to; pup, flatbed, lowboy, tilt deck, tanker, belly dumps, and side dump trailers, with the purpose of; transporting, placing, removing, stockpiling, and distributing; aggregates, liquids, dirt, equipment, and other materials for road maintenance activities. Compacting roadways, snow removal, and sanding operations included. Operates a variety of other construction related equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Performs traffic control and routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
Road Maintenance Technician I is an Entry-Level position. Road Maintenance Technician II is a Journey-Level position.
While the emphasis of this position leans heavily on performing manual labor, there is considerable opportunity for the complimentary use of equipment in support of the daily and programed maintenance operations. When required, this position may be assigned to perform other duties including the activities and utilization of equipment for the other job descriptions within the Road Maintenance Technician I & II Class specification
There will be a driving exercise with a 10-yard standard transmission, Dump Truck as a part of the interview.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://yakimacounty.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/YakimaCountyWA/details/Road-Maintenance-Technician-I-II-Maintenance-WorkerR2379 BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE ON THE JOB POSTING.
Benefits included in position:
-Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
-Retirement Benefits
-Paid Vacation
-Paid Holidays
-Paid Sick Leave
Note: This is an AFSCME 2264 Bargaining Position.
Essential Duties:
Performs maintenance on a variety of drainage structures such as drainage improvement districts (DID), ditches, catch basins, drywells and culverts.
Repairs and maintains asphalt surfaces.
Repairs and replaces roadside and bridge guardrails.
Clears brush and trees from roadways, Right of ways, and levees.
Performs traffic control operations and implements work zone safety precautions as a flagger on County roads.
Operates dump trucks in snow and in ice control operations. Hauling materials and equipment to and from jobsite.
Other duties as assigned including those typically assigned to other job descriptions within the Road Maintenance Technician I & II classification.
Road Maintenance Technician II provides oversight, expertise, and in field training for the Road Maintenance Technician I position.
Education & Experience:
Road Maintenance Technician I:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years of experience of which includes 1 year of experience driving with a Commercial Driver’s License. Experience must consist of one or all of the following: motorized equipment operation, road maintenance and/or construction experience or experience related to the essential duty statements listed above; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Road Maintenance Technician II:
Internal Candidate Requirements: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) AND a total of five (5) years of experience of which includes one (1) year of experience driving with a Commercial Driver’s License AND two (2) years of work experience performing the duties of a Road Maintenance Technician I within Yakima County or other governmental (State, Federal or Local Government) or private road maintenance / construction operation. Experience is defined as: motorized equipment operation, road maintenance and/or construction experience or experience related to the essential duty statements listed above.
External Candidate Requirements: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) AND a total of five (5) years of experience of which includes two (2) years of experience driving with a Commercial Driver’s License AND work experience performing the duties of a Road Maintenance Technician I within Yakima County or other governmental (State, Federal or Local Government) or private road maintenance / construction operation. Experience is defined as: motorized equipment operation, road maintenance and/or construction experience or experience related to the essential duty statements listed above.
(Note: Applicants with equivalent education and or experience must provide a detailed explanation.)
Required:
-valid State of Washington Driver's License with Commercial Driver's License Class A with Airbrake endorsement;
-ability to obtain a tanker endorsement through Washington State Department of Licensing within 6 months of hire;
-Road Maintenance Technician II requires a tanker endorsement through Washington State Department of Licensing at time of appointment;
-ability to obtain a valid State of Washington Flagger Certification required for County Road assignments within 30 days of hire;
-successful completion of general employment verification;
-pre-employment drug screening; and,
-consent for queries of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to comply with Federal
Regulations (49 CFR Part 382).
Preferred:
Road Maintenance Technician I:
-valid State of Washington Driver's License with Commercial Driver's License Class A with Airbrake & Tanker endorsement.
Equipment Used: single and tandem axle; 5-yard dump; 10-yard dump; tractors; water truck; 1 ton pickup truck; automobiles; variety of truck and hitch combinations including; ball; pintle; 5th wheel plate connections; Assortment of trailers; flatbed, tilt deck, belly dump; side dump; pup trailer; lowboy; tanker trailer; hook and lift combination trucks; vactor trucks; asphalt & liquid distributors; drum compactors; roadside mowers; front end loaders; backhoe; mini excavators; skid steer; forklifts; rodding machine; jetting machine; various hand and power tools; water pumps; vibratory compactors; jackhammers; chain saws; asphalt/concrete saws; undercarriage brooms; pickup brooms; brush chippers; welder; oxyacetylene torch; variety of hand and power tools; computer; tablet; satellite communicator; two way radios; cell phones; Other equipment and tools as required by the activity assigned.
Working Conditions:
This position is rated as Heavy Work: Exerting up to or in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is performed out in the field.
Environment: excessive noise, exposure to weather, extreme temperatures, moving/mechanical parts, pathogen exposure, vibration, travel, multiple work locations, field work, and work is performed in and around County roadways
Physical Demands: bending, carrying, handling, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, fingering, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, hearing, talking, and visual acuity, driving, mobility, and repetitive motions.
Intellectual Demands: ability to multitask, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate and communicate in conversations, and ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
Knowledge:
-road maintenance/construction techniques and standards;
-basic equipment maintenance;
-knowledge of equipment and tools used in road and bridge maintenance; and,
-work zone safety precautions.
Skills (and abilities):
-operating water trucks, dump trucks and other common road maintenance equipment, such as front end loaders, tractor trailers and
roadside mowers;
-performing preventive maintenance on equipment;
-applying traffic control techniques;
-using two-way radios and other communications devices;
-applying customer service techniques;
-establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers; and,
-communication, both oral and written, sufficient to receive direction and follow direction.
