NOTE: This is an internal promotional opportunity for current Skagit County employees.

Functions as crew chief or lead maintenance tech, directs the day-to-day work of road operations and maintenance crews, is responsible for crew safety, equipment operations, training, and job layouts. Utilizes finish graders, and/or other departmental equipment to construct, repair, and maintain County roads drainage, and other facilities and systems within an assigned district. The position requires the employee to obtain and maintain a Washington State Class A – Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and is subject to applicable federal and state regulations including CDL random drug and alcohol testing.

• Salary upon hire is based on Skagit County promotional policy.
• Progressive increases are based on years of service with Skagit County, up to 8 total steps (top step $43.57/hr.). The Maintenance Technician V is range 15 of the AFSCME Public Works salary schedule.

Typical functions include a wide variety of duties to support road, bridge, and special operations. Examples of duties and responsibilities are shown below:

Proficiently operates road maintenance equipment, including D-6 or larger dozers, excavators, quarry cat/loader, grader, oil distributor, paint striper driver, herbicide applicator, lowboy, vactor, towing liquid asphalt tanks, chip spreader driver, and bridge truck bucket. Able to operate all lower grade equipment.

Selects appropriate equipment and materials to complete work according to specifications, verbal instructions, and established procedures; as necessary, adapts equipment and materials to meet specific requirements of the job.

Performs routine preventive maintenance and makes minor repairs on assigned equipment.

Performs duties of Nuisance Animal Trapper.

Coordinates and runs a wide variety of day-to-day public works road jobs and directs emergency service functions as required.

Serves as supervisor in the Supervisor's absence.

Carries out lead duties including laying out projects, directing work, safety and security, and training employees as needed.

Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner. Provides information within the scope of knowledge.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

• Recommended five years' experience in roadway maintenance and equipment operation.

• Job offer will be conditioned on a satisfactory review of a current and valid three year driver abstract from DOL; and satisfactory results of pre-employment drug testing as allowed or required by law. Applicants are subject to a criminal background check as part of the hiring process.

• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in road maintenance.
• Work hazards and safety procedures
• Operation and maintenance of all vehicles and equipment used in road maintenance.

• Maintain close working relationships with employees and other supervisors.
• Lead, coach, train, and direct day-to-day crew functions
• Plan, schedule, layout, and maintain day-to-day work functions at multiple locations throughout the service area.
• Communicate effectively with other employees and the public.
• Work safely under potentially hazardous conditions

SELECTION PROCESS:

Following review of applications and resumes, the highest qualified applicants will be interviewed and may be tested. After a selection is made, all applicants not selected will be notified in writing. Skagit County reserves the right to use applications received for this posting to fill any other positions within this classification which may open within six months following the closing of this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.

Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination with regard to race, color religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status and/or physical or mental disability in its employment practices.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Individuals, who need an ADA accommodation to complete the application, test, or interview process, please call: (360) 416-1380.