Rice County
Maintenance Operator
SALARY
$18.39 - $23.90 Hourly
LOCATION
Faribault, MN
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
2018-24
DEPARTMENT
Highway
OPENING DATE
04/03/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$18.39 - $23.90 Hourly
LOCATION
Faribault, MN
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
2018-24
DEPARTMENT
Highway
OPENING DATE
04/03/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Job Summary
- *FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 17.
Performs skilled labor operating heavy motorized equipment in the construction, reconstruction, repair, snow removal, and bituminous work on County roads. When not assigned to operate equipment, incumbent may be assigned to perform general labor, flagging, or assisting other workers on the job. Examples of Duties
- Operate trucks and heavy equipment in the removal of snow and ice from assigned roads.
- Haul, dump and spread aggregate on roads and shoulders. Operate compaction equipment in conjunction with shouldering and resurfacing operations.
- Cut and remove brush and trees from right-of-ways using chain saws, weed whips, mechanical brush choppers or mowers. Apply herbicide to prevent future growth.
- Repair asphalt surfaces with bituminous patch materials. Perform routine bridge maintenance as needed.
- Perform routine maintenance on all equipment.
- Mow county ditches.
- Use front end loader and backhoe to clean ditches, lay tile lines and excavate for culvert installation.
- Respond to emergency calls on weekends, holidays and evening hours.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- The job requirements include a high school diploma and two years of highway construction and maintenance or snow removal experience, or equivalent. Class A Minnesota Commercial Driver's License required. Previous highway maintenance experience preferred.
Supplemental Information
- HOURS: Normal working hours 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.
HIRING RANGE / UNION: $18.39 - $19.31 / 49ers – Grade 6
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
The position requires Maintenance Operators work in the field in all weather conditions. Must have ability to walk, stand, kneel, or squat frequently, and must lift or carry 25 lbs occasionally and up to 75 lbs intermittently. Frequent exposure to construction equipment and noise, hazards at construction sites, pesticides and other chemicals, and extreme weather and other outdoor conditions. Some work at heights required. Position requires Maintenance Operators to work weekends, nights, and holidays as required by weather and road maintenance conditions.
*For a complete job description please visit our website at www.co.rice.mn.us/job-descriptions and search Maintenance Operator.
- Employer
- Rice County
- Phone
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507-332-6100
- Website
- http://www.co.rice.mn.us
- Address
-
320 NW 3rd Street
Faribault, Minnesota, 55021
- Employer
- Rice County
- Phone
- 507-332-6100
- Website
- http://www.co.rice.mn.us
- Address
-
320 NW 3rd Street
Faribault, Minnesota, 55021
- Maintenance Operator Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
- * QUESTION 2
- This position requires a current Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Please select the option that best describes your qualifications:
- * QUESTION 3
- A valid driver's license with CDL endorsement issued by a state other than Minnesota is acceptable for application. However, once an employment offer is extended, an applicant will have ten (10) days to obtain the required Minnesota license. Failure to obtain a Minnesota license will disqualify an applicant for employment in this position. Please check "yes" to indicate that you have read and understand the above driver's license requirement.
- * QUESTION 4
- Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED?
- * QUESTION 5
- Do you have at least two (2) years of specific highway maintenance, highway construction or highway snow removal experience? (Includes road or bridge repair, paving and heavy construction.) If you mark yes, you MUST have highway maintenance jobs described in your application. (Misrepresentation of experience is grounds for permanent disqualification.)
- * QUESTION 6
- IF YOU ANSWERED NO to the above question please explain in detail how your education, training and years of experience is equivalent to meet the minimum requirement of this position. IF YOU ANSWERED YES to the above question please list "NA".
- * QUESTION 7
- Heavy Equipment Operations Experience. Mark your total experience in heavy equipment operation. Example Equipment: Augers, Backhoe, Bull Dozer, Dump Truck, End loader, Farm Tractor, Flat Bed Truck, Forklift, Grader, Mine Equipment, Tractor Trailer Truck (single or tandem axle), Motor Grader, other large motorized construction equipment. Note: Specific jobs and equipment operated MUST be shown in your application. Mark your experience.
- * QUESTION 8
- Please check the box next to each type of light construction equipment with which you have experience.
- * QUESTION 9
- Please check the box next to each type of snow and ice control equipment with which you have experience.
- * QUESTION 10
- Do you have experience in mowing and cutting operations including experience operating commercial tractor mowers or tractor towed mowers?
- * QUESTION 11
- Do you have experience with the use of the following equipment and/or duties? Select all that apply.
- * QUESTION 12
- Questions 12-15 reflect job duties and tasks that Maintenance Operators in Rice County are required to perform. Please read each statement and decide if you are "willing and able" to perform these tasks. Are you willing to work day or night on any day of the week, including weekends and holidays as required by weather and road maintenance conditions?
- * QUESTION 13
- Maintenance Operators may be exposed to a variety of adverse weather and working conditions including, but not limited to, high heat and humidity, extreme cold, rain, wind, dust and loud equipment. Are you comfortable working in this type of environment?
- * QUESTION 14
- Lifting up to 75 lbs will be required in this position. Are you able to safely lift 75 lbs?
- * QUESTION 15
- This position requires the incumbent to kneel, squat and be on their feet, frequently standing and walking for up to 8 hours or more per day, are you able to meet this requirement?
- * Required Question