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Spokane County Road Maintenance Specialist in Spokane, Washington
Road Maintenance Specialist
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Road Maintenance Specialist
Salary
$49,753.17 - $69,686.26 Annually
Location
WA 99260, WA
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
24-00048
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
03/12/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Benefits
Job Summary
This recruitment may be used to fill up to 5 (five) positions working 40 hours per week.
This position maintains county roads and right of ways in safe conditions while performing a variety of job duties. This classification will operate equipment such as dump trucks, graders, rollers, and sweepers to name a few as well as other light equipment necessary to perform required job duties involved in road maintenance. This position utilizes both automatic transmissions as well as manual transmission vehicles. Employees in this classification will transport and haul various materials, will remover or add materiel to road surfaces, clean road shoulder, ditches, drains drywells, culverts and all other work associated with road maintenance. Employees will also perform hand ditching, asphalt patching, pot-hole filling and leveling of road surfaces. This classification also performs all duties necessary for winter road care.
Examples of Duties
Operates various types and configurations of maintenance vehicles and equipment (CDL required). This can include trucks with and without trailers hauling a wide variety of materials, equipment and cargo.
Operates trucks with attached plows and sander boxes for snow removal operations often under inclement weather conditions.
Operates and/or supports various maintenance equipment to include dump trucks, motor graders, wheel loaders, water trucks, vactor trucks, pavers, rollers packers, sweepers, kick brooms, pickups, crack seal machines, heat lancers, grazers, chippers, chainsaws, trimmers, chip spreaders, oil distributors, dozers, excavators, cranes, weed spray trucks, mowers, backhoes, etc.
Safely performs all work zone traffic control duties including, but not limited to, setting up barricades, signage cones and flagging for stationary and moving work zones.
Patrols road system and performs various types of labor with hand or specialized tools making necessary assigned or emergency repairs to road surfaces, shoulders, ditches drains, drywells, culverts, etc.
Reports and/or mediates hazards, patches holes, cuts and removes brush/trees, clears drainage blockages, removes dead animals and picks up litter or trach. Advises supervisor or a designee and/or the appropriate department as to potential hazards or needed repairs to the road systems (i.e. washouts, downed trees, signage, drainage issues, etc.).
Performs daily maintenance of the equipment. Puts on and takes off tire chains, changes flat tires. Maintains time and equipment records.
Performs hand ditching, patching, hole filling, leveling of surfaces and cutting of brush.
Performs various types of physical labor with hand or specialized tools, makes emergency repairs on roads, assists motorists and the general public.
Has ability to perform and operate road maintenance equipment including any manual labor incidental to completing an assigned job.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
One (1) year of experience in work equivalent to road maintenance work, construction or similarly related field operating heavy equipment and/or machinery.
Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid State of Washington Traffic Flagging Certification within thirty (20) days of employment.
Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR/AED card and must be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a valid Washington Driver's License at time of hire, with an acceptable driving record and for the duration of employment.
Requires a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement and no disqualifying restrictions at the time of application and must be maintained throughout employment.
Requires a valid CDL Medical Card with no disqualifying restrictions at the time of application and must be maintained throughout employment.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicant’s must submit a valid and current (within the last 30 days) Department of Licensing (DOL) Driver’s abstract before hire. Employees are required to maintain a satisfactory Department of Licensing (DOL) driving record. Periodic verification and review of (DOL) Driver’s abstracts and random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing will be conducted by the County’s Risk Management department.
Selection Factors
Knowledge of safety rules governing the use of road systems and vehicles and equipment operation.
Knowledge of the operation and support of various class 7 and class 8 vehicles including construction, maintenance and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of the operation of single and tandem axle trucks with computerized delivery systems.
Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
Ability to supervise employees on specific projects.
Ability to deal with citizens in an informed and courteous manner.
Ability to carry out work without constant, specific or immediate supervision.
Ability to maintain effective working relations with co-workers and supervisors.
Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others applying established policies, procedures and standards as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others.
Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as regulations, vehicle maintenance reports, culvert requests, time reports, safety reports and/or manuals, driver inspection reports, purchase orders, RFI’s, and equipment operation and maintenance manuals, etc.
Ability to verbally communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, management, other agencies and the general public using communication devices including: telephones, two-way radios, faxes and e-mails.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numerical data.
Ability to demonstrate physical ability to complete any and all job related tasks.
Ability to use and/or operate tools, equipment and applicable machinery proficiently and safely.
SPOKANE COUNTY
Employee Benefits Summary
The following is a brief list of benefits available to Spokane County regular employees. Complete information is available from Human Resources Department. This information is subject to change.
PAID TIME OFF
Spokane County Observed Holidays
Up to 10 (ten) paid holidays are observed by Spokane County.
PTO
Non-represented and a select group of represented employees receive a bank of hours that combine both vacation and sick leave into a paid time off bank. There is no waiting period to use this time and it starts out at almost 2 days per month accrual increasing in accrual rates annually for first 5 years.
Vacation
For employees with less than five (5) years of continuous service, the accrual rate is 1 day of vacation each month for a total of 12 days per year. After six (6) months, employees are eligible to take accumulated vacation time. (Please note the vacation time accumulation may vary depending on contract language).
Sick Leave
Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month and can be taken as the days are accumulated.
Other Leaves
Spokane County provides several other paid leaves such as: bereavement leave, jury duty and military duty leave.
INSURANCE BENEFITS
Medical Insurance
Two plans are currently available: Premera Blue Cross (PPO) and Kaiser Permanente (HMO). Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents. Premiums are deducted each pay period (pay periods: 15th and last day of the month).
2023 Rates:
Premera
Employee Only: $38.04 per month
Employee & Spouse: $149.52 per month
Employee & Family: $209.60 per month
Employee & Child(ren): $136.16 per month
Kaiser:
Employee: $35.92 per month
Employee & Spouse: $140.56 per month
Employee & Family: $196.06 per month
Employee & Child(ren): $128.58 per month
Dental Insurance
Two plans are currently available: Delta Dental of Washington (PPO) and Willamette Dental (DMO). Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents.
2023 Rates:
Delta Dental Willamette Dental
Employee: $5.74 per month Employee: $5.98 per month
Family: $11.48 per month Family: $11.96 per month
Group Life Insurance
The County provides a $25,000 group life insurance policy to employees. The County provides a $10,000 benefit for those represented by 492, 492CS & 492CL. This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County.
Long Term Disability Coverage
Provides an income protection benefit in the event of a long-term illness or injury at rate of 60% of income up to a maximum of $5,000 per month. Spokane County pays the full premium for this plan. Deputy Sheriff's receive a benefit through their union for disability.
RETIREMENT
Retirement Plan (401a)
Spokane County employees are automatically included in the Washington State Retirement System. Both the employer and the employee contribute to the plan. This retirement plan provides a guaranteed lifetime monthly benefit once vested and eligible for retirement.
Additional Retirement Plan Option (457b)
Employees may supplement their retirement income and save money on taxes by participating in this optional County program. Roth (after-tax) option is also available through this retirement plan.
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
AFLAC
Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay for benefits not covered by major medical insurance. The employee pays 100% of the premium.
Travel Assistance
Provides additional travel protections anytime you travel more than 100 miles from home. Includes pre-trip information, emergency ticket replacement, and emergency evacuation coverage. This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County.
Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
Spokane County sponsors a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account to allow out-of-pocket Medical & Daycare Expenses to be paid with Tax Free Dollars. Premiums are automatically set up pre-tax under the FSA.
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance is additional optional life insurance provided through The Standard Insurance. New employees are guaranteed up to $50,000 for self and $20,000 for a spouse with no medical underwriting needed.
WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS
Employee Assistance Program
Employees and their family members are eligible to receive free counseling. There are also benefits relating to financial and legal concerns.
Reduced Cost Bus Pass Program
Spokane County participates in a program with STA which discounts bus passes to $5 a month.
Wellness Programs
There are opportunities for nearby exercise programs at reduced cost and education programs around wellness themes including financial well-being, nutrition and stress reduction.
Discounts
There are local and national discounts available to Spokane County employees.
Agency
Spokane County
Address
824 N Adams Spokane, Washington, 99260
Phone
509-477-5750
Website
http://www.spokanecounty.org/employment