Sr. Highway Maintenance Worker - Mille Lacs County, MN : Job Details
Sr. Highway Maintenance Worker
Mille Lacs County, MNJob Location : Milaca,MN, USA
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2024-12-01T08:43:39Z
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Salary: $22.64 - $30.21 HourlyLocation : Milaca, MNJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 00764Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 11/02/2024DescriptionThe Senior Highway Maintenance Worker maintains roads, bridges, and right-of-ways in a safe condition; performs general and special highway maintenance work; operates equipment at skilled and responsible levels; and performs preventative maintenance on buildings, equipment, and tools; all while adhering to safety procedures.This position is covered by the Local 49 bargaining unit. For a complete position description, click Complete 2024 pay scale is $22.64-$30.21/hr.This position will be based out of the Milaca or Wahkon location with a regular work schedule of Monday - Friday, 7 - 3:30 in the winter, and Monday - Thursday, 6 - 4:30 in the summer. Employees will be on a rotating schedule to provide coverage on Fridays during the summer. Must be available for immediate call out to maintain safe roads.Essential Functions 1. Maintains roads, bridges, and right-of-ways in safe manner by operating a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment and tools with considerable skill. Duties include, but are not limited to: blading, snow plowing, ice control/sanding; determining when and where to place sand and/or salt; mowing, applying herbicides; brush cutting, and removal of brush and trees encroaching on right-of- way; marking pavement; graveling; trash removal; sealing cracks; replacing culverts, etc. 2. Must be available for 24/7 response if needed for hazardous weather or emergency situations during evenings, night, and weekends. Performs emergency snowplowing, ice control, hauling, tree removal, and other emergency maintenance operations during severe weather, road washouts, road closures, etc.3. Assists with the maintenance of and performs preventative maintenance on the highway maintenance shop, department buildings and grounds, shop equipment, and tools. Conducts monthly shop inspection. Secures shop buildings at the end of the day. Performs a variety of janitorial and maintenance duties in and around the highway maintenance shop.4. Responsible for service, appearance, safety, and general condition of designated equipment. Conducts daily safety check of all equipment including fluid levels, lights, tires, etc. Performs complete service including regular fluid changes, lubrication, and maintenance on trucks and equipment assigned. Installs and removes snow plow equipment as directed by the Highway Maintenance Superintendent.5. Performs sign replacement, and installs temporary signs and barricades.6. Communicates courteously and professionally, and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions. Conveys basic information to the public, and resolves routine complaints.7. Fabricates special tools and equipment for highway maintenance.8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent, and three years experience in a related position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Minnesota Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. Experience operating heavy equipment and snow plow trucks preferred. Tanker endorsement and a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) are also preferred. Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.Must have the physical ability to perform heavy manual labor, have a good driving record and be available for immediate call-out at any hour for snow plowing or other emergency work. New hires are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. All employees in this classification are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, as mandated by the DOT Agency Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.Must attend and comprehend special training regarding safety and work procedures relating to the job.Selection Process Candidates will be selected based on a review of training and experience. Top candidates will be selected to participate in oral interviews.This is a continuous posting (open until filled). First review of applications will be 11/8/2024 and ongoing thereafter.Permanent part-time employees are eligible to earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick time benefits. The following is intended to be a general overview of benefits provided for full-time positions. Insurance benefits become effective the first day of the month following the month of hire. Further details and a complete copy of the applicable contract/policy language are available at the time an employment offer is extended. If you have any questions about the benefits, please contact the Administrative Services Office at Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Benefits ProvidedEmployees fall under the General, Police & Fire, or Correctional defined benefit plan depending on their position. PERA rates and handbooks available on-line: Contribution amounts are based on the employee's pay each pay period.Police & Fire Plan: Correctional Plan: Paid Time OffHolidays: Full-time employees have approximately 14.5 paid holidays per year, including floating holidays, subject to the terms of the Personnel Policy or Collective Bargaining Agreement as applicable.Vacation: Full-time employees earn 11 to 23 days per year, depending on tenure. Part-time employees earn pro- rated accruals.Sick Time: Full-time employees accrue 12 sick days per year. Part-Time employees earn pro-rated accruals.Medical InsuranceEmployees have three (3) medical insurance plans to choose from, within three (3) different networks. The rates shown are effective 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024. Single Employee Cost HSA Contribution Family Employee CostRTS Medica Passport2000-25% HSA $0 $187.50 $1,073.84850-40 $0 N/A $1,365.40 400-35 $56.00 N/A $1,514.20 RTS Medica Elect2000-25% HSA $0 $291.67 $783.36 850-40 $0 N/A $1,038.48 400-35 $0 N/A $1,168.68 RTS Medica VantagePlus2000-25% HSA $0 $312.50 $725.26 850-40 $0 N/A $973.10 400-35 $0 N/A $1,099.58 Employees may choose to contribute additional funds to their HSA each year, up to the IRS limit of $4,150 for singles, and $8,300 for families. Once age 55, employees can contribute an additional $1,000 (to either single or family). The IRS limit applies to the total of employer and employee contributions combined.Employees may choose to have their employer HSA contribution (if eligible) go into a VEBA account.Dental InsuranceThere is no cost to employee for single coverage. Family coverage costs the employee $74.22 per month.Vision InsuranceVision coverage is available and paid for by the employee at the following monthly rates:
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- Coordinated Plan:
- Employer Contribution 7.5%
- Employee Contribution 6.5%
- Employer Contribution: 16.2%
- Employee Contribution: 10.8%
- Employer Contribution: 8.75%
- Employee Contribution: 5.83%
- Employee Only - $5.85
- Employee + Spouse - $11.69
- Employee + Children - $11.31
- Family - $18.35
- FSA Medical/Health max election of $3,050 per year
- Limited Purpose FSA max election of $3,050 per year (used when you also have a H.S.A. Can only be used for vision, dental or orthodontia expenses).
- FSA Dependent Care max election of $5,000 per year per family ($2,500 if married and filing separately)
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- N/A-I have a Class A CDL
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