TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE WORKER 63061

7/1/90 H

This is the single class in the Transportation Maintenance Worker series. Positions in this class perform a wide variety of unskilled routine repair and maintenance tasks and operate light-duty unlicensed equipment in support of highway maintenance and construction. These positions may also assist Highway Equipment Operators in operating the more complex equipment. This class is distinguished from positions in the Highway Equipment Operator series by its primary responsibility for performing routine manual labor tasks and unlicensed equipment operations rather than operating licensed equipment.

Complexity of Work: This class performs physically demanding work of routine difficulty while following detailed instructions. Typical duties include placing traffic control signs and flagging traffic for work site protection; using hand-held scythes, brush hooks, sickles, axes, and power saws to cut trees and brush in clearing right of way; cleaning pipes, culverts, and ditches; repairing and erecting fences; mowing area headquarters and residency lots using power mowers, riding mowers, and weed eaters; loading or unloading materials at work sites; assisting Highway Equipment Operators in pavement patching operations by placing and compacting asphalt using shovel, pick, and hand tampers; assisting in sign maintenance and erection by digging post holes, erecting posts and placing signs; fueling vehicles and equipment; preparing and mixing concrete and other materials; painting bridges and structures; assisting in snow removal operations by clearing area lots, repairing tire chains and replacing snow plow blades; cleaning and maintaining area lots and buildings; and picking up trash and debris from roadway and right-of-way. These positions may also assist in equipment preventive maintenance by replacing tires, lubricating parts, replacing fluids, and washing vehicles and equipment. In addition, these positions may answer the telephone at area headquarters to receive and provide routine information.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor for this class.

Supervision Received: Positions in this class receive immediate supervision from a Transportation Maintenance Superintendent or transportation Maintenance Supervisor, and on-site technical guidance from Transportation Crew Leaders.

Scope: Work influences the operating condition of equipment and the maintenance of roadways, right of ways, and buildings and grounds.

Impact of Actions: Failure to accurately perform assigned tasks could cause equipment or property damage and may affect the safety of others.

Personal Contacts: Frequent routine internal contacts with various levels of agency personnel to discuss routine matters related to maintenance and repair. Infrequent contact with the public for the purposes of receiving or providing general office information.

Knowledge: Some knowledge of basic arithmetic, units of measure, equipment maintenance and repair, and basic hand tools.

Skills: Working skill in the use of hand and power tools.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to follow simple instructions and to perform heavy manual labor.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Completion of grammar school or equivalent.

Level and Type of Experience: None required for this class.

This class was revised as a result of the Highway Maintenance Helper study and replaces the Highway Maintenance Helper class, effective July, 1990.