Position Overview
DeKalb County Highway Department is seeking a Highway Maintainer. Under the general direction of the Operations Manager or Maintenance Foreman, performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, and repairs of county roads and operates all highway maintenance equipment including an assigned winter snow plow route.
Key Responsibilities
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Operate variety of equipment, vehicle, and vehicles with attachments to include but not limited to: trucks, tractors, mowers, loaders of various size, grader, backhoe, excavator, crack seal machine, hot-mix patching machine, rollers, paint machine, weed sprayer and a variety of hand tools
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Perform county road surface repair, digging as needed, patching with repair mixture, leveling, and rolling; repair and maintain road shoulders; repair and maintain drainage appurtenances
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Plows for the removal of snow and applies salt or other substances as needed and directed to improve highway safety in inclement weather
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Assists in the maintenance and repair of highway equipment
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Performs other duties as required or assigned
EducationExperience
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Required knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school
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3 years in highway maintenance or a related field preferred
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Working knowledge of the procedures, methods and materials utilized in highway maintenance and repair
Requirements
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Valid Illinois Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement
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Allow pre-employment and annual CDL Clearinghouse inquiry
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Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
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Before end of probation period Licensing or the ability to obtain licensing for the application of herbicides (issued by the State of IL Dept of Agriculture); obtain flagging certification
- Strong commitment to health and safety guidelines
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Good communication skills and problem-solving ability, effectively follow written and oral instructions
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Ability to operate or learn the operation of standard and specialized vehicular equipment and hand tools utilized in highway maintenance and repair
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Physical strength and stamina to meet job demands to perform manual labor; physical activities such as climbing, lifting, carrying, balancing, walking, stooping, digging, and applying/handling/erecting of materials
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Establish and maintain relationships with co-workers, staff and general public
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Expected to be self-starting, show initiative and provide leadership in accomplishing work and tasks assigned with minimal supervision at times
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Able to work in all weather conditions
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May be subject to a physical exam and a background check
Schedule: Day Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday-Friday (with overtime mandatory)
Written applications are available upon request at [email protected], at 815-756-9513, or at 1826 Barber Greene Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115.
