Temporary Road Maintenance Worker

General Description

Lake County is seeking temporary road maintenance workers to work from December 2, 2024 until March 31, 2025. These positions perform a variety of maintenance and traffic tasks related to the preservation and upkeep of County highways, bridges, drainage structures, other highway features, and DOT facilities. These positions perform semi-skilled work in operating tools and highway maintenance equipment. They also perform essential snow and ice control operations and will be on a 24 hour on-call status. The regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am until 3:00 pm.

Essential Functions

• Operate snowplow trucks with plows and salt spreaders, tractors, chippers, compressors, jack hammers, generators, etc...
• Wash, grease, and assist in maintenance/servicing equipment including minor repairs and preventive maintenance
• Repair, replace, and patch asphalt and concrete surfaces and fill in aggregate shoulder ruts
• Direct and control traffic during road maintenance
• Remove and dispose of trash, dead animals, and other debris found on highways
• Trim and chip trees and shrubs
• Work from ladders or scaffolding
• Perform difficult physical labor and work under extreme weather conditions
• All duties are performed in accordance with the County safety code and established safe work practices

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Ability to follow directions
• Effectively problem solve
• Work well both individually and on a team
• Ability to work long hours day or night
• Strong communication skills
• Some knowledge of road maintenance equipment, tools, and materials

Education and/or Other Requirements:

• Completion of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent
• Must possess a Class B Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes; Class A Preferred
• Requires a satisfactory driving record

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements:

• Individual should have the ability to perform difficult physical labor and to regularly lift and/or carry objects weighing 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
• The position is exposed to extreme temperatures; wet conditions; extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife; vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors; traffic; moving machinery; electrical shock; heights and other extreme hazards.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.