Class Code: 08121
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
Highway Technician
associate
DEFINITION
Operates equipment/perform physical laboring
activities in the maintenance of roadway, roadside, right of way, shoulder,
bridge and highway grading/paving projects; perform routine bridge inspections,
traffic control and operates snow/ice removal equipment (e.g., heavy duty
trucks equipped with various types of snow plows) to prepare/spread abrasives
and de-icing chemicals on the roadway; incumbents do not rotate seasonally
between maintenance and construction activities; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for
illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for
position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Performs roadway
and right of way, shoulder, roadside, bridge, surface, drainage and related
maintenance to include: surfacing, sealing and filling joints and cracks,
removing bumps, filling depressions, and removing and replacing damaged
pavements; filling edge ruts, smoothing shoulders, mowing shoulders, and
rebuilding shoulders; picking up litter, cutting brush, repairing fence,
controlling weeds, maintaining signage; and cleaning, washing, and lubricating
working members of bridges.
Performs duties related to
snow and ice removal including: operating Roadway Weather Information System
(RWIS), the Data Transmission Network (DTN), and related computers and software
applications to record and receive data and make decisions regarding times,
temperatures, weather conditions, and material usage to operate snow and ice
removal equipment such as single or tandem axle dump trucks that may be
equipped with tailgate or hopper spreader, straight blades or V-plows, wing
plows, and underside ice blades; includes preparing and spreading abrasives and
deicing chemicals on the roadway by using a loader for mixing abrasives and
chemicals.
Inspects phases of bridge,
grading and paving projects as assigned; prepares written inspection reports
and records as required. Performs
materials sampling and testing, or construction or right of way survey
activities as assigned.
Performs traffic control to
assist motorists through work zones in a safe and orderly manner.
Services and performs
routine maintenance and minor repairs on all assigned equipment such as oil
changes, greasing and inspections; assists mechanic on major breakdowns and
overhauls such as repairs on brakes, hydraulics, electrical, transmission and
mechanical systems.
Performs construction and
maintenance on Department of Transportation facilities and grounds including
carpentry, electrical, plumbing, janitorial, masonry, and landscape
maintenance.
Maintains waterways by
reshaping fore and back slopes, cleaning vegetation from ditches, maintaining
and repairing tile culvert pipes and intakes using backhoes, loaders, power
shovels and draglines.
Performs herbicide-spraying
operations in right of way areas by using a backpack sprayer, driving a truck
and/or operating a pressure sprayer.
Loads and
unloads materials, such as abrasives, deicing chemicals and rock into trucks,
using end loaders, shovels and other hand tools.
Respond as
directed to roadway emergency situations.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of the specialized
highway maintenance equipment, its operation and use.
Knowledge of highway
maintenance procedures, techniques, terminology and specifications.
Knowledge of the
occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.
Knowledge of the applicable
department policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to highway and
equipment maintenance, record keeping, budgeting, and reporting requirements.
Knowledge of the
characteristics and special needs of highways within assigned areas.
Knowledge of the effects of
weather on road surfaces.
Knowledge of the rules and
regulations pertaining to proper placement of signs and placards within and
along the highway right of way.
Knowledge of computers and
related software applications.
Knowledge of anti-icing and
deicing principles as they apply to highway safety.
Ability to drive trucks and
other vehicles in a safe and conscientious manner.
Ability to communicate and
comprehend directions and instructions.
Ability to lift and load
items weighing up to 65 pounds.
Ability to work out of doors
in all types of weather conditions, day or night, in normal and emergency
situations to ensure the proper completion of maintenance activities.
Ability to operate and use
the tools required in highway maintenance work.
Ability to appropriately use
anti-icing or deicing materials.
Ability to operate computers
and apply related software applications to record and receive data and make
decisions regarding times, temperatures, weather conditions, and material
usage.
Ability to calibrate and
maintain electronic and hydraulic controls to ensure proper amount of materials
are being applied to the roadway.
Ability to assist with
on-the-job training for new employees.
Skill in the use of the
Roadway Weather Information System (RWIS) and the Data Transmission Network
(DTN).
Skill in the operation of
hand tools, power tools, and light and heavy highway maintenance equipment
requiring hand, foot and eye coordination.
Displays high standards of
ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and
integrity. Refrains from theft-related,
dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of
initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments
efficiently. Works with minimal
supervision. Demonstrates responsible
behavior and attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to
supervision. Follows policy and
cooperates with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the
needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates
cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity.
Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively,
taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from high school
or G.E.D.;
OR
one year of full-time experience in highway maintenance
or equipment operation work, or any combination thereof, may be substituted for
each year of the required education.
Must possess a valid
Commercial Driver’s License Instruction
Permit upon hire.
In conjunction with Title 49
of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 391 and 40), this job requires a
pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the
employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program.
Employees must
be available to travel and may be required to stay away from home overnight
during assignments.
Employees are
required to be able to report to their assigned facility, under normal driving
conditions, within a 30-minute time period to respond to emergency situations.
Employees must be
available to work up to 16 consecutive hours.
Within 14 calendar days
following appointment, a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License must be
obtained with air brake and tanker endorsements in order to continue
employment. Other endorsements may also
be required.
After accepting
an offer of employment, all persons are required to have a physical examination
by an employee’s doctor of choice verifying the physical ability to perform the
duties described.
Within a period of time as
determined by the appointing authority, certain designated positions may be
required to be certified by the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
as a Pesticide Applicator.
Effective Date:
08/08 DK