Road Maintenance Technician I/II (Traffic Control Worker) - Full-time

pspan class="emphasis"bbNote: Current Employees must use the/b/b /spanba href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/yakimacounty/d/task/2998$42366.htmld" target="_blank"Workday Job Hubs/a/bspan class="emphasis"b bbbcareer section to apply for this position./b/b/b/b/span/pp style="text-align:left"bThe mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs. /b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"span class="emphasis-3"bispanOur Values: /span/i/b/span/pullip style="text-align:left"biIntegrity/i/b/p/lilip style="text-align:left"biCommon Sense/i/b/p/lilip style="text-align:left"biInnovation/i/b/p/lilip style="text-align:left"biAccountability/i/b/p/li/ulh1/h1p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"span class="emphasis-2"bPosition Data:/b/span/pRoad Maintenance Technician I-J23-U14-Hh3/h3h3/h3Regularh3/h3h3/h3Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"span class="emphasis-2"bOverview:/b/span/pPay Range: brRoad Maintenance Tech I: $24.27 - $30.79 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B23 Step 1-13)brbrRoad Maintenance Tech II: $26.90 - $34.11 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-13)brbrHiring Range: brRoad Maintenance Tech I: $24.27 - $25.76 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B23 Step 1-4 DOQ)brbrRoad Maintenance Tech II: $26.90 - $28.55 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-4 DOQ)brbrJob Closing Date: Open until filled with weekly reviews.brbrThere are Multiple Road Maintenance Technician I/II (Traffic Control Worker) positions open in the Yakima County Roads Division. These positions are responsible for performing the essential duties of the Road Maintenance Technician class specification with emphasis on maintaining and updating road signs and pavement markings and seasonal snow plowing.brbr*Road Maintenance Technician I is an Entry-Level position. Road Maintenance Technician II is a Journey-Level position.* brbr*While the emphasis of this position leans heavily on performing manual labor, there is considerable opportunity for the complimentary use of equipment in support of the daily and programed maintenance operations. When required, this position may be assigned to perform other duties including the activities and utilization of equipment for the other job descriptions within the Road Maintenance Technician I amp; II Class specificationbrbrThere will be a driving exercise with a 10-yard standard transmission, Dump Truck as a part of the interview.brbrBenefits included in position:brHealth Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)brRetirement BenefitsbrPaid VacationbrPaid HolidaysbrPaid Sick LeavebrbrNote: This is an AFSCME 2264 Bargaining Position.h3/h3h3/h3p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"ibThis recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that /b/ibioccur within 90 days of the closing of this position./i/b (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff#39;s Office and Department of Corrections)/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"span class="emphasis-2"bResponsibilities:/b/span/ppbEssential Duties:/b/ppInstall or replace new or existing road signs./pp/ppApply traffic paint by operating highway striping truck, operating paint applicator, or driving pilot vehicle. Including loading striper with paint and beads and daily cleaning of equipment. Apply pavement markings at or near intersections (Crosswalks, turn arrows, etc.)/pp/pp/ppInstall road closure devices during emergency operations.   /pp/ppPlowing snow and applying anti icing materials. Other duties required including the work of other Road Maintenance Worker job assignments.  /pp/pp/ppbEducation amp; Experience:/b/ppuRoad Maintenance Technician I:/u/ppHigh School Diploma or G.E.D. bAND /bfive (5) years of experience of which includes 1 year of experience driving with a Commercial Driver’s License. Experience must consist of one or all of the following: motorized equipment operation, road maintenance and/or construction experience or experience related to the essential duty statements listed above; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job./pp/ppuRoad Maintenance Technician II:/u/pullipInternal Candidate Requirements:  High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) bAND /ba total of five (5) years of experience of which includes one (1) year of experience driving with a Commercial Driver’s License bAND /btwo (2) years of work experience performing the duties of a Road Maintenance Technician I within Yakima County or other governmental (State, Federal or Local Government) or private road maintenance / construction operation. Experience is defined as: motorized equipment operation, road maintenance and/or construction experience or experience related to the essential duty statements listed above./p/li/ulp/pullipExternal Candidate Requirements:  High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) bAND/b a total of five (5) years of experience of which includes two (2) years of experience driving with a Commercial Driver’s License bAND/b work experience performing the duties of a Road Maintenance Technician I within Yakima County or other governmental (State, Federal or Local Government) or private road maintenance / construction operation. Experience is defined as: motorized equipment operation, road maintenance and/or construction experience or experience related to the essential duty statements listed above. spanspan                  /span/span spanspan                       /span/span/p/li/ulp/pp(Note:  Applicants with equivalent education and or experience must provide a detailed explanation.)/pp/ppbRequired: /b  /pp/ppValid State of Washington Driver#39;s License with Commercial Driver#39;s License Class A with Airbrake and Tanker Endorsements.                /ppValid State of Washington Flagger Certification required for County Road assignments within 30 days of hire./ppSuccessful completion of general employment verification./ppConsent for queries of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to comply with Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 382)./pp/pp***This position is required to serve on the after hour b“Standby Duty”/b rotation. The typical duty duration is in 1-week increments i(may extend or decrease for holidays.)/i  Weeks are divided and rotated amongst 6-10 individuals based on current staffing levels. i(Typically, once every 9 weeks.)/i A Yakima County vehicle is provided for response during this duty period.  “Standby Duty” personnel must be available to receive calls and respond enroute, from Yakima County, within 15 min. of the callout. ***/pdiv/divpbPreferred:  /b/ppFlagger certification./pdiv/divp/ppbEquipment Used:/b single and tandem axle; 5-yard dump; 10-yard dump; tractors; water truck; 1 ton pickup truck; automobiles; variety of truck and hitch combinations including; ball; pintle; 5th wheel plate connections; Assortment of trailers; flatbed, tilt deck, belly dump; side dump; pup trailer; lowboy; tanker trailer;  hook and lift combination trucks; vactor trucks; asphalt amp; liquid distributors;  drum compactors; roadside mowers; front end loaders; backhoe; mini excavators; skid steer; forklifts; rodding machine; jetting machine; various hand and power tools; water pumps;  vibratory compactors;  jackhammers; chain saws; asphalt/concrete saws; undercarriage brooms; pickup brooms; brush chippers; welder; oxyacetylene torch; variety of hand and power tools; computer; tablet; satellite communicator; two way radios;  cell phones; Other equipment and tools as required by the activity assigned./pp/ppbWorking Conditions:/b/ppThis position is rated as biHeavy Work:/i/b  Exerting up to or in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is performed out in the field./ppuEnvironment:/u  excessive noise, exposure to weather, extreme temperatures, moving/mechanical parts, pathogen exposure, vibration, travel, multiple work locations, field work, and work is performed in and around County roadways/ppuPhysical Demands:/u  bending, carrying, handling, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, fingering, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, hearing, talking, and visual acuity, driving, mobility, and repetitive motions./ppuIntellectual Demands:/u  ability to multitask, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate and communicate in conversations, and ability to follow written and verbal instruction./pp/ppbKnowledge:/b/ppspanRoad Maintenance and construction techniques and standards; basic equipment maintenance; equipment and tools used in road and bridge maintenance; safety precautions; leadership skills./span/pp/ppbSkills (and abilities):/b/ppspanSkill in leading and supervising a maintenance crew; operating common road maintenance equipment, performing preventative maintenance on equipment; applying traffic control techniques; using two-way radios and other communications devices; applying customer service techniques; establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers and subordinates; communication, both oral and written, sufficient to give and receive direction and supervision/span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bspanspan class="emphasis-2"“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”/spanbr /Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply./span/bbr /br /spanYakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute./spanbr /br /bspanPAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION/span/bbr /spanThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information./spanbr /br /spanDisabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information./spanbr /br /bspanYakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to a target="_blank" href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service"spanspanspanspanspanspanspan class="WJQ0"https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/a or contact your federal loan servicer./span/bbr /br /bspanIn compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States./span/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bYakima County is an E-Verify Employer./b/ph2/h2