Highway Bridge Worker 1

POSITION SUMMARY

Employee performs unskilled and semi-skilled tasks and operates light to medium equipment in the construction, repair, and maintenance of county roadways and bridge systems. Employee works as a member of a designated work crew, or alone as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent, valid Ohio driver’s license, ability to use computers and knowledge of office practices and procedures, 1 year of working experience in construction or related work, and/or equivalent combination of training and/or related work experience. Must hold and maintain at all times a valid Class A State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License. Must pass a medical exam to meet physical qualifications set forth in 49 CFR 391.41, Subpart E, for holding a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License, including passing pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

DUTIES

Includes but is not limited to: moving material and equipment utilizing light and medium duty trucks, snow and ice removal operations on public roadways, forming, placing and finishing of concrete, fabrication of reinforcing steel cages, patching of cracks and holes in roadway, landscaping activities, installing drainage pipes of various types and materials, guardrail installation, service and maintenance of equipment, traffic control activities, completing daily reports and logs, and dealing well with people in highly stressful situations. Subject to emergency call out and must report in a timely manner.

Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

Monday – Friday

$22.48 per hour

Non-Exempt from Overtime

Medical, Health Savings Account County Contribution, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care, OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement), Deferred Compensation Programs, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Discounts, Fitness Center Discounts

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions, noise, dirt, grease, vibrations, electrical, and mechanical hazards, dust and chemicals. The employee may be subject to eyestrain when plowing snow. Must possess and maintain the physical ability to perform work assignments which may require prolonged and frequent walking, climbing, balancing, pushing and pulling, lifting, carrying, shoveling, hammering, tamping, bending, stooping, crouching and sitting activities using all major muscle groups. Minimum lifting capability is 30 lbs. on a frequent basis, and 77 lbs. on an occasional basis (Reference Nova Care Fit for Duty Testing). Neck mobility is necessary when operating a dump truck or snowplow. Manual dexterity, normal vision, including color and depth perception, and hearing acuity are required to operate tools and equipment due to working in close proximity to heavy equipment and moving traffic. Employee must be able to work steadily, accurately and at various heights to complete work assignments.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.