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Job Description
Construction I II III
Pay Level 4, 6, 8 non exempt
\$10.73-\$25.80 per hour
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Sumner County offers KPERS, Group Life Insurance, Single Health
Insurance paid, Dental and Vision offered with minimal employee
contribution, Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation accrual
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Construction I
Sumner County Road and Bridge
Pay Level 4 - Non-exempt
Position Summary
Under the supervisory direction of a Road and Bridge sub-department
Manager and/or Foreman, the Construction I position performs skilled and
unskilled work in maintaining county roads, bridges, right-of-ways, and
culverts. Work involves performing manual tasks and the operation of
various mechanical and power tools, and heavy equipment. A valid Kansas
Commercial Drivers License must be obtained and maintained within three
(3) months of employment. The position is under the overall supervision
of the Road and Bridge Director and/or Superintendent. Work is subject
to review by supervisory personnel.
Essential Functions
** Operates heavy equipment such as a motor grader, roller, power
broom, high loader, chip spreader, compactor, crane and other heavy
equipment;
Operates light and heavy trucks;
Breaks up asphalt on roads needing repair or replacement;
Cuts, lays, and covers pipe;
Digs, compacts, and covers trenches;
Performs finished grading operations;
Operate welders, cutting torches in bridge construction;
Patches road and bridge surfaces;
Performs bridge maintenance work such as mowing road ditches, installing
and maintaining culverts, and filling washouts;
Rebuilds roads and bridges;
Performs light maintenance and servicing of work in connection with the
operations of related equipment;
Transports and spreads materials such as soil, gravel, rock, asphalt,
and sand;
Installs and replaces road signs;
Performs removal of snow and debris from roads and bridges.
Marginal Functions
Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned;
Attends training seminars and classes as required by Director and/or
Superintendent;
May be required to cross train in other suitable county departments.
Construction I Road and Bridge
Position Requirements
Experience: No experience required. Employee is expected to have
acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job
reasonably well after six months in the position.
Education:High school diploma or GED preferred. Must obtain and
maintain a valid Kansas Commercial Drivers License within three (3)
months of employment.
Technical Skills: Ability to proficiently and safely operate various
pieces of mechanical and power tools and heavy equipment. Ability to
follow oral and written instructions. Ability to deal tactfully with
other persons and to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally
and in writing.
Problem Solving: Limited problem solving exists in relation to the
daily performance of departmental functions, assigned tasks, and/or
work.
Decision Making: Limited decision making responsibilities. Most
tasks and work assigned is according to standard procedures or
guidelines.
Supervision:Work performance is reviewed by supervisory personnel.
Employee does not have supervisory responsibilities over personnel.
Financial Accountability:Employee is accountable for the reporting
of any valuables or property discovered during the course of work.
Employee is not responsible for budgetary control of department and does
not participate in the annual departmen
