Road Maintenance Worker

Job Description:

Road Maintenance Worker

Description

Definition

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The entry rate of pay for this position is $34.14 per hour.

The Public Works Department is seeking four ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKERS to join their team. This position o perates a variety of heavy equipment, large trucks, machinery and power tools; and performs heavy labor associated with all aspects of road and bridge maintenance for Missoula County Public Works Department.

Details: Priority screening will begin on Monday, November 18, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the positions have been filled.
To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted.
• Please answer the Supplemental Questions.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Representative Examples of Work

Operates a variety of large trucks and heavy equipment on construction and maintenance projects as well as sanding and plowing equipment during hazardous road conditions. May operate or drive: single and tandem axle dump trucks, motor grader, rubber-tired loader, roller, sweeper, water truck, dozer, mower, rubber-tired backhoe, excavator, skid steer loader, asphalt paver and pulling a gravel pup trailer. Performs vehicle and equipment safety checks and performs minor maintenance on vehicles as allowed and in accordance with collective bargaining agreement provisions. Performs manual labor such as shoveling, raking asphalt, pothole patching, fencing, ditch work, culvert cleaning, chain saw operation, brush clearing, mowing and grounds maintenance. Uses and maintains construction hand tools to cut concrete, steel, timbers and repair bridge decks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires high school graduation or GED.
• Requires three years of experience driving or operating large trucks and heavy equipment on construction or maintenance projects.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires a Class A, Type 1 commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements. Requires current DOT medical certification.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Requires long periods of sitting, standing and walking; the physical strength to occasionally lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, 100 pounds with assistance rarely. Requires the ability to frequently bend, stoop, twist and balance; the ability to occasionally kneel and crawl; the ability to grasp manual controls and the ability to use foot controls. Work involves exposure to fumes and odors and to loud noise from construction and maintenance equipment. Work is primarily performed outdoors, often during inclement weather and in hazardous conditions. Scheduled work hours may include early mornings or late evenings as well as occasional weekends and holidays. Must be able to report for scheduled work during inclement weather.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
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This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

Excellent Medical Health Benefits– Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.

Flexible Benefits Plan– Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.

Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.

Public Employees Retirement System– Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.

Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)– A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.

Sick Leave– Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Vacation Leave– Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays– The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

Salary:

$34.14 Hourly