HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER II

Supplemental: 2025 Salary Range for this position is $23.43 - $35.14/hour New hires should expect to start between $23.43-$25.00 Communication updates will be sent via email. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation. 2025 Benefits Click HERE Position Summary This position performs a variety of skilled maintenance work to support Public Works to ensure the safety and security of County residents and visitors. Essential Functions/Responsibilities Duties listed are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. General: Perform daily equipment inspections (pre-trip) to ensure vehicles are in proper working order and maintain logs Document time spent on particular projects, equipment, roads, parks, or facilities. Accurately documents materials used Perform snow and ice control to county standards Operate a variety of light, heavy, and specialized maintenance equipment Perform routine equipment maintenance/repair tasks Perform maintenance and/or repairs at facilities as necessary or directed Highway: Perform a variety of highway maintenance and repair tasks on and around aggregate, bituminous, and concrete surfaced roads Perform road and right of way inspections to ensure safe conditions Perform work zone traffic control in accordance with the MMUTCD Parks/Fairgrounds: Maintain facilities in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition Perform a variety of grounds and facility maintenance Perform setup functions for a variety of events Non-Essential Functions Assist other Public Works divisions Perform job related duties as assigned or apparent Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Ability to classify, compute, and tabulate data and information Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to assemble, copy, record, and transcribe data and information Ability to explain, demonstrate, and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures, and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others. Ability to operate various communication devices Ability to communicate effectively Ability to effectively handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making Knowledge of applicable software applications Demonstrates knowledge of the operation of heavy diesel and gas powered construction equipment Demonstrates knowledge of road construction and maintenance practices Demonstrates knowledge of snow and ice control practices Demonstrates knowledge of park maintenance activities Demonstrates knowledge of the supplies, materials, and techniques used in general building and grounds maintenance work Demonstrates skill in the methods, materials, and equipment used in sign installation, and pavement messages Ability to comprehend information contained in equipment, procedural and safety material Ability to use mechanical skill in the safe operation of equipment Ability to safely use and care for hand and power tools Ability to apply carpentry skills in the performance of various infrastructure maintenance tasks Ability to uphold safe working conditions and procedures and follow County and departmental policies and procedures Ability to identify potential hazards and correct situations Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience with prior responsible related work experience; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job Required Training OSHA and safety training Required Certifications/Licenses Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proof of insurance Must obtain a tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment Must be able to obtain fork lift certification within one (1) year of employment Preferred education and Experience Experience in County/State snow and ice control operations, motor grader operation, general highway maintenance work, and park/recreation maintenance Relationships Regular interaction with County staff Interaction with the public Local, regional, state and federal agencies Supervisory Responsibilities May indirectly supervise seasonal employees May indirectly supervise a work crew in the absence of Lead Workers or Managers Working Conditions Work is performed under conditions involving exposure to environmental factors Ability to respond within one (1) hour of being called for unscheduled work and/or emergencies Ability to work around underground hazards Ability to work early morning starts, extended hours, and weekend duty Physical Requirements Of This Position Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring multiple conditions Lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds Ability to climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics Equipment Required to Perform This Job Hand and power tools Heavy equipment Specialized maintenance equipment Light equipment Shop equipment Standard office equipment Computers Telephones Two-way radio Motor vehicles Additional Notes All positions at McLeod County are subject to a background check. This may include, but not limited to the following checks: criminal history, credit, driver's license, pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, pre-employment psychological testing. Upon employment offer, must pass a medical examination. This examination will include testing and review of previous employment record for substance abuse. This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to Department of Transportation rules. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Location: Hutchinson, MN, US

Posted Date: 5/18/2025