Salary: $19.80 HourlyLocation : Mount Vernon, OHJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 220000127Department: EngineerDivision: Engineer HighwayOpening Date: 03/13/2024Objectives The Knox County Engineer's Office is seeking a full-time Highway Worker 1 to join their team. This is a classified, bargaining unit position. Among their many duties, a Highway Worker 1 performs general daily maintenance and cleaning tasks, landscaping duties, patching work on roadways, traffic control and preventative maintenance.Knox County offers competitive wages, excellent benefits including paid time off and comprehensive insurance coverage. Knox County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. * Please note the starting pay rate is a probationary wage.Must meet minimum qualifications to apply. Essential Functions 45% Performs overall general daily maintenance and cleaning to the county highway garage, engineer's office, and associated buildings and grounds. Maintains accurate daily reports as they relate to the work assignments as required. Understand and apply general janitorial and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to heavy sweeping, mopping, latrine cleaning and disinfecting, interior/exterior glass cleaning, floor striping/buffing, trash/rubbish removal, snow and ice removal/treatment. Maintenance tasks include but not limited to light bulb replacement, access gate maintenance, simple electrical work, plumbing, roofing, carpentry and painting.20% Performs landscaping duties such as cutting grass, weeds, roadside foliage and removing trees and brush using equipment such as brush chipper, chain/power saws, tractors with side and rear mowers, and weed-eaters;10% Performs patching work on holes in roadways to include preparing and repairing with patching material, adding mix and tamping down using shovels, rakes, brooms and asphalt rollers;10% Performs traffic control in the vicinity of job sites with the placement of traffic safety warning/control signs/devices to protect the public and the road crew;10% Performs preventative maintenance and minor repair to equipment to include but not limited to, checking and maintaining proper fluid levels such as antifreeze, power steering, hydraulic, lubricating moving parts, checking tires, belts, lights, brakes and general cleaning of vehicles both inside and out, replacing lights;5% Perform sweeping activities on roadway intersections utilizing power/hand/brooms.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Incumbent works under direct or general supervision and follows established policies, procedures, work rules and terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Monitors that all safety requirements are in place and all safety procedures are followed to protect crew, other employees and property. Must maintain a telephone at place of residence or a cellular phone.This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent.Job Standards Must possess a valid high school diploma or GED, plus experience in construction or related work or an equivalent combination of training and/or related work experience. Must possess a valid driver's license.Ability to: interpret a variety of instructions, policies and procedures pertaining to work assignments in written, oral, picture or schedule form and to communicate in common English language; understand and apply general highway construction, repair and maintenance procedures; perform a variety of unskilled tasks relevant to construction, repair and maintenance of the county roadway system, rights-of-way, bridges, buildings and grounds maintenance and repair. Supplemental Information EQUIPMENT OPERATED:Ability to operate and use a two-way radio, a variety of small hand/power tools, and all light duty equipment in order to complete the work assignments.INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:Incumbent's work effort involves prolonged and frequent standing, lifting, walking, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, carrying, shoveling, hammering, tamping, bending, stooping, crouching and sitting activities using all major muscle groups and must be able to lift 50 pounds. Neck mobility is necessary when operating equipment and/or vehicles. Manual dexterity is required to operate tools and equipment. Normal vision, including depth perception, and hearing acuity are required due to working in close proximity to heavy equipment and moving traffic. Incumbent must be able to work steadily and accurately at a moderate speed and at various heights to complete work assignments, may perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods.JOB LOCATION:Work is performed inside and outside where incumbent is exposed to extremes in outdoor temperatures and weather conditions, noise, dirt, grease, vibrations, cleaning solutions, electrical and mechanical hazards, burns, dust and chemicals. Work may be monotonous and exposure to unfavorable health and safety factors could be present. The incumbent is required to wear personal protective equipment as required while performing work activities.Knox County offers a complete package to full-time employees including: health care, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.To learn more, visit our Benefits Page. 01 On what date are you able to start working? 02 Desired salary range? 03 Have you ever worked for Knox County? If yes, please list dates and position(s): 04 Do you have any commitments (i.e., second job, school, etc.) which might interfere with, or adversely affect, your employment should we select you for a position? Yes or No, if Yes, please explain. 05 Do you have a valid Ohio Driver's License with an acceptable driving record? 06 Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
07 If you have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), list the Class: 08 If you possess a valid CDL, please list all endorsements you have. (Hazmat, Tanker*, Tanker/Hazmat, Double/Triple Trailers, Passenger, School Bus.) *Please note tanker is a required endorsement for CDL positions, however you may obtain this endorsement within a reasonable amount of time if selected to fill one of the applicable employment positions). 09 Are you a veteran of the U.S. Military? Yes or No, and if yes, what branch?Please include dates of service, rank at discharge and type of discharge (if other than honorable, please explain). 10 I understand and accept that, depending upon the position for which I am applying, if I am employed by Knox County, my employment may be for no definite period of time and I may be terminated, with or without cause or notice at any time, at the opinion of either Knox County, or myself. I understand that no representative of Knox County, other than an Appointing Authority, has any authority to enter into any agreement or to make any agreement with me contrary to the foregoing, except that an Appointing Authority of Knox County may do so in writing under specific limited circumstances.
11 I understand and accept that, if I am selected for employment, my initial and continued employment may be conditioned upon my passing any medical examination that the employer deems necessary to determine whether I can physically perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation when necessary. I understand and accept that this will include drug, alcohol, or substance abuse testing.
12 If employed, I understand and accept that, depending on the department in which I am applying for employment, I may be required to work evening or night shifts including weekends, be on call, and/or work mandatory overtime hours. I also understand and accept that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the Knox County Appointing Authority.
13 I understand and accept that if any information required in this application is found to be falsified or intentionally excluded, my application may be disqualified from further consideration. I further understand and accept that if I am employed by a Knox County Appointing Authority, I may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination, if any information required by this application has been falsified or intentionally excluded.
14 I understand and accept that the employer requires a high degree of integrity and confidentiality of its employees. I understand that the employer will use screening procedures to evaluate my qualifications and suitability for employment, including but not limited to interviews, criminal record checks, driving record checks, written testing, reference checks, background investigations, psychological evaluations, and drug testing. I also acknowledge that I may be subject to other screening procedures not specifically listed above, and that may be a prerequisite to my appointment.
15 I hereby authorize the employers, schools, and personal references named in this application to provide information regarding me to the employer. I further authorize the release of personal, academic, and other records to the employer.
16 I solemnly swear that all of the information furnished in this employment application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that any misrepresentation or falsification of the information provided may lead to withdrawal of an employment offer or termination following employment. I recognize that my future employment with the employer will be jeopardized if I engage in substance abuse, illegal drug abuse, or alcohol abuse. Any background check conducted as part of the hiring process shall be in compliance with State and Federal law, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and EEOC Enforcement guidelines and Knox County policies. Applicants are hereby advised that State and Federal law may disqualify an individual with a particular criminal history from employment in certain positions. Reference the following link to view a summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act: Therefore, in consideration of my employment application being reviewed and considered by a Knox County, Ohio, Appointing Authority, I, being at least 18 years of age and under no legal disability on behalf of my heirs and assigns, hereby release and hold harmless Knox County, Ohio and any of its agents, employees, Appointing Authorities, related officials from any and all liability, whatever type and nature, resulting from the administration of any such screening procedures and/or release of the results there from.By typing your name - you are effectively agreeing and signing this application. Required Question