Road Maintenance Operator II

Human Resources

105 Albright Street, Suite J Taos, New Mexico 87571

Telephone: (575) 737-6313 Facsimile: (575) 737-3891

www.taoscounty.org/jobs

Email applications to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov

Employment Opportunity

Internal/External

Open Until Filled

(3 Positions available- Taos, Ranchos, & Questa)

JOB TITLE: Road Maintenance Operator II SALARY: $22.31

DEPARTMENT: Public Works POSITION STATUS: FULL-TIME

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt UNION ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

I. POSITION FUNCTION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Road Foreman and Public Works Director, the Road Maintenance Operator II performs journey level skilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of light to heavy duty equipment as needed to construct, maintain, or repair county traffic control devices, roads, bridges, culverts, and flood channels.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements are essential functions of this position and not intended to be all-inclusive; rather, they are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee, and an employee may be directed to perform other reasonably related job duties and responsibilities. The incumbent will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties reasonably requested by their supervisor. Taos County reserves the right to revise or change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises, based on business need, and this Job Description may be updated accordingly. This Job Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Public Works Duties & Responsibilities

The list of duties in this job description are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Operates specialized heavy equipment such as road grader, dozer, and medium equipment such as backhoe, front-end loader, belly-dump, water truck, roller, transports, salt spreader, dump truck, "brush hog weed cutter" and other similar equipment in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county road system, i.e., culverts, bridges, etc.
• Clears flood control channels to prevent blockage and clears culverts of debris.
• Repairs potholes, using specialized equipment, highway shoulders, lays road cover and gravel.
• Responsible for properly identifying underground utility lines or infrastructure (calling 811 "call before you dig") prior to digging and/or excavating and/or placement of any signage.
• Operates trucks, dump trucks, snowplow, and salt spreader in hauling, plowing, and cleaning streets and highways.
• Repairs and replaces highway markers and road signs; operates mower to clear and manage weed growth; controls tree growth in the right-of-ways; operates dozer as needed to control fires by pushing fire breaks; operates chain saw to perform bush and tree trimming.
• Follows signing programs in compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other applicable standards; erects construction and work zone signing, i.e., barricades, flashing lights, etc.; as a crew member, installs and maintains various road signs.
• Checks and services assigned equipment; performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs; reports mechanical problems to the shop for repair; operates a variety of hand and power tools in performing general maintenance of vehicles and equipment; may assist in the fabrication of equipment parts.
• May serve as lead worker on a limited basis over an assigned crew for the completion of an assigned project such as repairing a street or maintaining a flood control channel.
• Performs snow removal as needed.
• May train and instruct less skilled employees in the proper operation and general maintenance of heavy and medium sized equipment.
• Performs duties with due regard for personal safety, that of other employees and the public; may assist in training less experienced operators in proper safety practices; performs as a flagger when assigned to assure safety while working on highways.
• Performs general maintenance duties such as fence mending, yard upkeep, power washing and equipment cleaning, etc.; may perform basic welding and light mechanic work.
• Performs other duties (including general labor) as required.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively, cooperatively, and in coordination with fellow team members and with others in the organization, treats them with respect, courtesy, and consideration, and shows understanding and the appropriate support of other team members to help get the job done.
• Provides assistance, information, guidance, and resources to diverse groups of customers, clients, and others outside of the organization; treats them in a friendly manner with professionalism, helpfulness, respect, courtesy, and consideration at all times regardless of circumstances.
• Maintains regular, dependable attendance and punctuality, and physical or virtual presence as may be required at the assigned worksite; must interact directly with people at the worksite on a regular basis.
• Complies with and actively supports all applicable workplace environmental health and safety policies, work rules, and practices, giving maximum effort to performing job functions in a manner that protects the health and safety of the employee, co-workers, and the general public.
• The incumbent in this position may have access to sensitive and proprietary organization data, personal client/customer data, personal employee data, and/or other sensitive information, and an essential job duty is the maintenance of strict confidentiality of such information in accordance with Taos County policy, and federal/state/local laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FACTA, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned and which are deemed necessary or desirable by Taos County.

III. CORE TAOS COUNTY VALUES, BEHAVIORS, & COMPETENCIES:

As a requirement of their employment, all Taos County employees are expected and required to support and demonstrate Taos County's core values and behaviors, and to perform the essential functions and elements of this position competently. Employees are expected to demonstrate these values and behaviors through their behavior and performance throughout the course of the introductory period of employment and continuing throughout employment with Taos County. The values, behaviors, and competencies that need to be demonstrated by all Taos County employees include but are not limited to:

• Quality/Compliance: Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and outcomes, honoring Taos County policies and all regulatory requirements.
• Customer/Client focus: Striving for high external and internal customer/client satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and pleasant, making it as easy as possible on the customer/client, rather than on self, department, or organization.
• Clear Communication: Expresses oneself clearly and effectively when speaking and writing to individuals and groups; listens attentively and ensures all parties involved understand communication; responds in a timely manner using appropriate communication methods.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interacts effectively with others using discretion, empathy and self-regulation when working toward resolution of divergent interests; recognizes and appreciates the quirky or unusual traits of others.
• Professional Expertise: Achieves a proficient level of ability or knowledge in job-related areas; continues to grow with the changing requirements of the job.
• Adaptability: Adjusts to changing circumstances by altering attitudes and behaviors; displays resilience and flexibility in response to setbacks and stressful situations with energy and optimism.
• Collegiality: Being helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Initiative: Takes action to influence events, generate ideas for improvement, takes advantage of opportunities, and does not wait to be told what to do next.
• Efficiency and Continuous Improvement: Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things.
• Coachability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement in personal and professional growth & development, performance, and productivity.
• Team Player: able to work collaboratively with others in the organization, and to work well with diverse groups of people and gain and maintain the respect of others, both inside and outside Taos County.
• Decision Making: Uses sound judgment to make good decisions based on information gathered and considers all pertinent facts and alternatives before deciding. Commits to decision.
• Performance Standards: Sets and maintains high performance standards. Pays close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness and follows up on work outputs.
• Problem-Solving: Analyzes problems by gathering and organizing all relevant information. Identifies cause and effect relationships and comes up with best solution.
• Integrity: Shares complete and accurate information. Maintains confidentiality and meets own commitments and adheres to