Apprentice Highway Worker - Wall

Apprentice Highway Worker

The role of the Apprentice Highway Worker is to ensure the roadways are safe for the travelling public by performing maintenance work on County highways and bridges.

Essential Functions:

Perform road construction and maintain highways and surrounding terrain including operation of heavy equipment, trucks, construction machinery, snow removal equipment, etc. in a safe and efficient manner

Remove snow and ice from roads and bridges

Prepare equipment for snow removal including installing chains, changing cutting edges and/or loading trucks with sanding materials

Know the functions and limitations of each piece of equipment

Maintain bridges and access areas including inspection, maintenance and replacement of structural members, compaction of backfill area

Maintain all construction and maintenance equipment in a safe and orderly condition

Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures

Education And/Or Experience Required:

One or more years of road construction/maintenance experience

High school diploma or GED certificate

Knowledge of equipment and truck operation

Must have a valid driver's license and have or be able to obtain a South Dakota Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within ninety (90) days of hire date

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards

Must be able to move about and operate necessary tools and equipment.

Must be able to move up to 50 pounds unassisted, and move 100 pounds with assistance

Ability to communicate effectively orally, in-person and in writing

Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment

Working Environment:

Most work is performed outdoors where the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions including; extreme cold, extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, high volume traffic, heavy equipment and noise related to construction projects. Noise level may be loud at times.

Subject to call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays and must live within 30 minutes of divisional office/shop hired for

Overtime hours may be required