Maint Section Assistant II

Assists a Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing work completed by the crews and contractors, which provides a safe driving thoroughfare within a designated geographical area. Leads the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as-needed basis. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in issuing driveway permits and estimating the size of drainage pipes for driveways.
• Assists the maintenance section supervisor in overseeing the work of the section and contracted crews including
  scheduling equipment, material and personnel necessary for section projects.
• Assists with planning, coordinating and implementing emergency response to inclement weather, accidents, and hazardous.
  spills affecting area roadways.
• Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges.
•  Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
• Leads the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff.
• May operate light and heavy roadway equipment.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 6 years in roadway maintenance or construction related work. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Competencies:

• Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance
  work.
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Inventory/stock control procedures.
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures.
• Using light highway equipment.
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment.
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports.
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time.
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion.
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.

Conditions of Employment:
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• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.