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County of Alpine Adopted 05/07/02 LEAD MAINTENANCE WORKER DEFINITION Under general supervision, to assign, review, coordinate and participate in the activities of assigned work crew in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, bridges and other public works within Alpine County; to perform ancillary skilled and unskilled tasks; to maintain accurate work and inventory records; and to perform related duties as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Lead Maintenance Worker is the advanced journey level classification in the Maintenance Worker series. An incumbent performs the full range of journey-level duties, possesses technical or functional expertise, and performs specialized duties in a highly independent manner. The class of Lead Maintenance Worker is distinguished from the next higher class of Road Maintenance Superintendent in that the latter is responsible for the overall supervision of road construction and maintenance projects throughout the County. Lead Maintenance Worker is distinguished from the Road Maintenance Worker III in that the the Lead Worker exercises technical or functional supervision over lower-level postiions. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assigns, coordinates, reviews and participates in the activities of a work crew engaged in the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads and bridges; provides instruction and assistance in the performance of tasks. Assists in the training of crew members. Inspects County roadways and bridges to assess maintenance and repair needs. Assists supervisor in the planning of work projects, including the estimation of resources needed to complete projects. Reviews work orders and obtains needed equipment, tools and materials for assigned projects. Inspects work in progress and upon completion for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and established standards of quality and safety; resolves operational problems. Operates a variety of gas- or diesel-powered trucks and equipment in the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads and bridges; equipment operated may include a roller, motor grader, snow plow, snow blower, loader, bulldozer, back hoe, bush hog, wood chipper, fork lift, trailers, etc.; uses cutting torches, weed eater, pumps, generators, sprayers, pressure washer, sand blaster, and various other hand and power tools in performing skilled and unskilled tasks as assigned. ---PAGE BREAK--- Lead Maintenance Worker Page 2 Checks vehicles and equipment daily for safety and proper operation; performs minor maintenance and adjustments as needed; checks oil and fuel and adds as necessary. Supervises and participates in heavy construction, maintenance and repair work as required, which may include preparing asphalt mix, preparing road surfaces for application, grading and paving roads, patching pot holes and sealing cracks in roads, installing culverts, installing and repairing underground pipes, repairing bridges, removing trees and other vegetation from alongside roadways and rights-of-way as needed, clearing ditches and drainage structures, etc. Hauls materials, debris, equipment, etc., to and from job sites as required. Clears sides of roadways of debris, trees and other vegetation which impair visibility; assists with weed abatement activities. Paints bridge railings, wheel guards, guard rails, culvert markers, guide posts, and road striping. Maintains road signs. Assists with concrete work as required. Performs metal fabrication work as required. Assists in supervising and participates in snow removal activities; determines the need for and directs the placement of sand on slick or icy roads. Places and removes safety cones, barricades and signs at appropriate times to ensure crew safety; flags traffic as necessary. Performs emergency public works maintenance work as required. Ensures that equipment is maintained according to established maintenance schedules; cleans and maintains assigned vehicles, equipment and tools; oversees and participates in general shop / building maintenance as required. Orders and picks up equipment parts and project materials; maintains accurate inventory records. Maintains routine records of work performed, and materials and supplies used. ---PAGE BREAK--- Lead Maintenance Worker Page 3 Performs all work in compliance with County / department policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety. Performs duties of Road Maintenance Superintendent in the Superintendent’s absence as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Pertinent County / department policies and procedures, and federal, state and county laws, codes, regulations and standards affecting assigned areas of responsibility. Basic principles of supervision and training. Methods, materials, equipment and tools used in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, culverts and bridges. Operation, maintenance, capacities and limitations of road construction and maintenance equipment. Safe work practices and procedures. Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for records maintenance. Basic record-keeping techniques. Basic mathematics. Ability to: Understand, interpret and apply County / department policies and procedures, and federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads and bridges. Analyze operational problems encountered on the job, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations in support of goals. Determine work priorities and effectively coordinate staff to perform activities and projects within time limits. Train, supervise and review the performance of assigned personnel. Inspect and estimate the extent and cost of construction, maintenance and repair needs. ---PAGE BREAK--- Lead Maintenance Worker Page 4 Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials, and detect deviations from plans, specifications, regulations and standard construction practices. Perform heavy construction work and heavy manual labor work. Safely operate assigned equipment and tools; work safely in heavy traffic or limited space conditions. Read and write at a level required for successful job performance. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, maps and specifications related to assigned projects. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain routine project and inventory records. Effectively use computers for records maintenance. Perform required mathematical computations with accuracy. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties. Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, including at least two years of experience in the operation of heavy trucks and power-driven equipment. Other Requirements: Possession of a California Class driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. ---PAGE BREAK--- Lead Maintenance Worker Page 5 TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires the mobility and stamina to exert strenuous, continuous physical effort in a field environment. Requires the ability to operate vehicles and heavy equipment; walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach while performing field work; lift and/or move up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools and controls. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office equipment and hand tools. Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen.