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Road Maintenance Worker I

As a Road Maintenance Worker I, you will perform traffic control duties, operate various equipment, and maintain vehicles. Working under the direction of the Foreman, you will assist with various maintenance tasks while ensuring a safe work environment. The work you do will help to ensure the County's roadways are kept safe and clear.

Essential Duties

  • Perform traffic control duties including flagging traffic and setting up traffic control devices.
  • Operate various small equipment such as mowers, rollers, weed eaters, tampers, chain saws, air compressors/jack hammers. Assist in maintaining equipment and tools.
  • Perform maintenance duties such as digging, cleaning ditches and drains, shoveling and spreading blacktop/stone and chips, clearing debris, removing trash, sweeping streets, cutting weeds and brush, and mowing.
  • Maintain vehicles, including completing vehicle inspection reports required by Department of Transportation.
  • Assist drivers with hooking up equipment and backing of trucks.
  • Perform snow removal as needed.
  • Follow all established safety rules and regulations. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
  • Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Accept feedback.
  • Demonstrate an ability to collaborate and a willingness to learn. Participate in a supportive work environment.
  • Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

How You Will Succeed

Your Skills

  • Hand and Power Tools (Introductory)
  • Occupational Health and Safety (Introductory)
  • Repair and Maintenance (Introductory)

Your Strengths

  • Service Excellence
  • Decision Making
  • Collaborating with Others
  • Safety Focus
  • Quality Focus
  • Continuous Learning
  • Fostering Communication
  • Managing Project Execution
  • Planning and Organizing

You Might Be a Good Fit If

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
  • Up to one year of related experience
  • A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Required Licenses and Certifications

  • Valid driver's license
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card
  • State of Maryland Flagging Certification (or must obtain within six months of employment)

Additional Information

  • Will be required to work outside of standard hours.
  • May be identified as Essential Personnel during emergency situations.
  • Summer hours are typically Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am – 4:30 pm. Winter hours are typically Monday through Friday from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Working Conditions

  • Daily exposure to potentially adverse weather conditions.
  • Work includes daily physical activity: lifting and carrying over 50lbs, climbing ladders, and related activities.
  • Must wear appropriate PPE as required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

All the Benefits You Need

Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees. For eligible employees, this includes:

  • Generous paid time off
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
  • Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
  • Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
  • Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Find out more here: Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources (410-386-2129) or Md. Relay 711/800-735-2258. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.

Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at careers@carrollcountymd.gov, via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours. 

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.