Job Description
JOB Serves as a summer intern for the Highway Department, responsible for driving pick-up trucks, using equipment in clearing, maintaining county roads and rights of way and performing misc. office duties. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Operates pick-up trucks and small equipment in clearing and maintaining county roads and rights of way. Occasionally shovels as assigned, such as gravel, sand, top dirt, asphalt,and hot patch. Removes trash and dead animals from the roads and rights of way, operates various small equipment in removing weeds, brush and storm-damaged trees from rights-of-way as assigned, such as chain saws, mowers, bush hog, weed trimmer, pruner rake, and chipper. Assists in collecting, loading necessary tools and equipment for daily work projects as assigned. Installs temporary signs as needed, such as warnings for work in progress and high water. Periodically assists in cleaning ditch, drainage sites and installing and repairing guardrails, bridges, and pipes as assigned, including lifting, carrying pipes, and excavating and grading project sites. Frequently assists with flagging and traffic control at work sites as assigned. Frequently assists in cleaning and maintaining vehicles and equipment as assigned, such as washing. Operates pick-up truck to deliver supplies and small equipment to staff on work sites and maintaining county roads and rights-of-way on an as needed basis.May perform various manual work functions associated with mechanical projects or road construction projects, which may include cutting steel, mowing grass, replacing road signs, lifting/moving heavy materials, etc.Processes a variety of documentation associated with departmental operations, per established procedures and within designated timeframes; distributes documentation or retains records as appropriate.Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or other documents manually or via computer.Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data in computer databases; verifies accuracy of entered data; makes corrections as appropriate; uses knowledge of various software programs to operate a computer in an effective and efficient manner.Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel. Communicates with supervisor, employees, co-workers, other departments, officials, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ADA Compliance: Physical FactorsDuties may involve continuous physical exertion, such as driving for long periods, far vision, depth perception, hearing, handling/grasping objects, standing, walking for long periods, walking on uneven terrain, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying objects weighing more than 50 pounds, reaching, bending, and crouching/kneeling. Environmental Factors: Performs a majority of duties in a vehicle and outdoors, and is frequently exposed to normal hazards associated with maintaining roads and rights-of-way, such as power tools, machinery, traffic, noise, grease, dirt, dust, vehicle fumes, extreme temperatures, and inclement weather. In responding to emergency situations, incumbent may be exposed to such hazards as downed power lines and/or fallen trees. Safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid injury to self and others. Boone County, Indiana, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.