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About the Role

Perform physical labor and skilled operation of self-propelled mobile and other equipment used in the maintenance and repair of highway pavements, shoulders, roadsides, and drainage, signage, and in the control of snow and ice. May perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and support various maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor and skilled operation of self-propelled mobile and other equipment.
• Maintain and repair highway pavements, shoulders, roadsides, and drainage.
• Maintain signage and control snow and ice.
• Perform maintenance tasks in support of bridge, traffic, roadside, pavement markings, and facility maintenance programs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Operate equipment including heavy trucks, tractors, basin cleaners, mowers, compressors, chippers, pumps, pneumatic tools, and hand tools.
• Operate trucks equipped with plow blades and aggregate spreaders for snow and ice removal.
• Operate mowers or tractors with attached cutters to control vegetation.
• Load and unload materials.
• Assist in herbicide spraying operations.
• Assist in traffic control and flagging.
• Provide on-the-job training and instruction to other workers.
• Operate power sweeper for cleaning sidewalks, highways, bridges, and parking areas.
• Operate pneumatic and hydraulic powered tools.
• Use brooms, shovels, and tampers for road surface work.
• Remove and dispose of dead animals from the right of way.
• Perform emergency running repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Wash, grease, change oil and filter, change tires, and fuel trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
• Install and maintain highway signs and markers.
• Perform physical laboring tasks such as shoveling, raking, sweeping, and digging.
• Mount and dismount special equipment, such as plow gear and sanders.
• Perform preventive facility maintenance work such as painting, cleaning, and general repair duties.
• Perform operational adjustments, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance on power equipment.
• Perform duties in a variety of environmental and weather conditions.
• Be on call during emergency situations.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of state laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on the highway.
• Skill in the operation and servicing of motor equipment including heavy diesel and gasoline motor equipment.
• Ability to operate dump trucks, snow plows, basin cleaners, large power mowers, and other motor vehicles.
• Ability to make emergency running repairs and mechanical adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to operate a variety of power hand tools.
• Ability to readily understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to work outdoors during inclement weather.
• Ability to lift and load material.
• Ability to operate and use the tools required in highway maintenance work.
• Ability to drive vehicles in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Skill in the operation of specialized equipment requiring hand, foot, and eye coordination.
• May require the use of protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.
• Graduation from a senior high school.
• Experience in the operation of highway maintenance, construction, or other heavy equipment in excess of 26,000 lbs. GVW with airbrakes and manual transmissions.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Rhode Island Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B with airbrake and tanker endorsements.
• Compliance with USDOT Federal Regulations and State of Rhode Island’s Drug & Alcohol Testing Program.
• Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties.

Skills

• Operation of motor vehicles
• Operation and servicing of heavy diesel and gasoline motor equipment
• Operation of dump trucks, snow plows, basin cleaners, large power mowers
• Making emergency running repairs and mechanical adjustments to equipment
• Operation of power hand tools
• Operation of tools required in highway maintenance work
• Operation of pneumatic hammers
• Driving vehicles safely
• Operation of specialized equipment
• Hand, foot, and eye coordination
• Protective equipment use (respirators, safety goggles)

Location

• State of Rhode Island

Work Type

• Full-time
• On-call

Experience Level

• Entry-level
• Experienced

Education Level

• High school graduate

Salary/Compensations

• $57,873.00 - $66,196.00

Benefits

• State employee benefits
• Direct deposit for all employees

About the Company

• The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders.
• Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact.

Equal Opportunity

• The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders.