Maintenance Technician I (two open positions)

Salary : $45,635.20 – $63,918.40 Annually

Location : Mankato, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2023-00098

Department: Public Works

Division: Maintenance

Opening Date: 09/08/2023

Closing Date: 9/24/2023 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director, this position will assist in delivery of, construction and maintenance of the county’s transportation system, including the county highways, state aid highways, bridges and parks. The Maintenance Technician I will perform semi-skilled manual labor and operate medium and light equipment in the maintenance and repair of County roads, bridges, parks, and other county properties to ensure safe and maintained roads. This position is also responsible for general maintenance of equipment and safeguarding County resources.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Proficiently operates a wide variety of equipment in the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads, bridges, and ditches.
2. Maintains shop buildings and grounds of the Public Works department. Clears brush, vegetation and trees from rights-of-way to maintain proper road visibility. Operates a variety of equipment to perform this duty.
3. Performs safety checks before, during & after the operation of equipment. Completes pre-trip and post trip inspection reports. Performs general and routine maintenance on equipment (e.g., changes oil, replaces fluids, changes cutting edges, etc.) and may assist the mechanic in various repairs or service activities, as directed.
4. Sets up and tears down safety barricades, work zones, and Detour routes. Performs flagging duties in accordance with MN Uniform Traffic Control Manuals.
5. Reports any hazards, poor road conditions or maintenance to Road Supervisor. Responds to emergencies and/or snow events as required. Stays weather aware.
6. Maintains inventory of parts and supplies and assists the Maintenance Technician III with inventory checking.
7. Stays informed on changing weather conditions and responds to emergencies and/or snow events as required.
8. Maintains all required logs, timesheets, and recordkeeping requirements required by the department.
9. Drives in a safe and responsible manner, which also includes maintaining a good driving record. Follow all traffic laws and safety regulations when driving, ensuring responsible road behavior.
10. Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
11. Interacts positively and professionally with internal and external customers. Communicates and interacts effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers. Represents the County in a positive, appropriate manner.
12. Performs the physical and mental demands of the position.
13. Attends work during regularly scheduled hours.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Participates in professional staff development. Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency. Attends and participates in professional organizations. Associates with agents and departments from other counties and states for collaboration.
2. Installs erosion control materials.
3. Performs other related functions as apparent or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in road work.
• Experience in road construction.
• Experience operating various types of construction and road equipment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must possess a valid Class A CDL driver’s license and be able to drive in the State of Minnesota within six months of hire.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation, physical examination and drug test.
• Must be registered, or register, in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and satisfactorily complete the Clearinghouse Query.
• Must maintain a primary residence within thirty (30) minutes’ drive to the primary shop driving under normal conditions and posted speed limits within one (1) year of employment.
• Must comply with federal and state laws and organizational and departmental policies and regulations.
• Must obtain and maintain required certifications to perform the essential functions as required.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to county policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

HOURS OF WORK
Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Summer Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Overtime, evening, weekend and holiday hours will be required.

Benefits Overview
IUOE, No. 49 – Highway

The County of Blue Earth provides a comprehensive, balanced, competitive total compensation package. The County’s benefit programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or dependent care assistance, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings.

The following outlines County offered total compensation benefits. This document provides an overview and does not offer all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents and/or collective bargaining agreements, the plan documents will prevail.

Regular, Full-Time Employee

Wage/Salary Scale
Blue Earth County features a 12-Step Pay Plan. Our advertised salary ranges include all 12 Steps. A selected candidate will typically be offered Step 1 of the salary range. Additional salary considerations are subject to negotiation and dependent on skills and experience directly related to the position.

Vacation Leave
Vacation accruals, utilization, and payouts are detailed in the collective bargaining agreement and/or the employee handbook.

Blue Earth County Years of Service Bi-Weekly Accrual Rate
0 – 1 year – 3.23 hours
2 – 5 years – 3.85 hours
6 – 9 years – 4.77 hours
10 – 13 years – 5.69 hours
14 – 18 years – 6.62 hours
19 – 24 years – 7.54 hours
25 + years – 8.46 hours

Sick Leave
Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of eight (8) hours for each full month of service.

Paid Holidays
Blue Earth County recognizes 10 (80 hours) paid holidays per year.

Health Insurance
Employees may choose from 3-health insurance plans and either single or family coverage. Insurance Rates (Monthly) – Effective: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024

Plan 1: CMM $0 Deductible
Employee: Single – $120.40 / Family – $1,061.38
Employer: Single – $1,083.45 / Family – $2,476.55
Total Cost: Single – $1,203.85 / Family – $3,537.93

Plan 2: CMM $300 Deductible
Employee: Single – $0.92 / Family – $710.28
Employer: Single – $1,083.46 / Family – $2,476.54
Total Cost: Single – $1,084.38 / Family – $3,186.82

Plan 3: HDHP with HSA
Employee: Single – $0.00 / Family – $422.96
Employer: Single – $868.64 / Family – $2,129.83
Total Cost: Single – $868.64 / Family – $2,552.79

Blue Earth County contributes to a health savings account (HSA) when the employee elects the HDHP. Single coverage HSA contributions equal $1,500, and family coverage HSA contributions equal $3,000.

Life Insurance
Employees are provided with Term-Life Insurance at no cost to them:

• $20,000 term-life/$20,000 accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• After Ten (10) years of continuous employment with Blue Earth County, the policy will increase to $35,000 term-life/$35,000 accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)

Retirement
The County and the employee contribute to the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) based on a percentage of the employee wage:

General/Coordinated Plan
Employee: 6.5%
Employer: 7.5%

Voluntary Benefits Available

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Nice Healthcare
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Deferred Compensation (457b)
• Roth IRA
• 529 Educational Roth
• Supplemental Life
• AFLAC

01

The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters or Higher
• None of the above

03

Which of the following valid CDL license do you possess?

• Class B
• Class A
• State of Minnesota valid Class A
• I do not possess a valid CDL license in the State of Minnesota, but I would be able to do so within 60 days of hire.
• I do not possess a valid CDL license in the State of Minnesota
• Other

04

Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience working with road and bridge maintenance?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2
• More than 2 years, but less than 3
• More than 3 years, but less than 4
• More than 4 years, but less than 5
• More than 5 years, but less than 6
• More than 6 years, but less than 7
• More than 7 years, but less than 8
• More than 8 years, but less than 9
• More than 9 years, but less than 10
• 10 or more years

05

Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience in road and bridge construction?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2
• More than 2 years, but less than 3
• More than 3 years, but less than 4
• More than 4 years, but less than 5
• More than 5 years, but less than 6
• More than 6 years, but less than 7
• More than 7 years, but less than 8
• More than 8 years, but less than 9
• More than 9 years, but less than 10
• 10 or more years

06

Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience in snow plowing?

• No Experience
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2
• More than 2 years, but less than 3
• More than 3 years, but less than 4
• More than 4 years, but less than 5
• More than 5 years, but less than 6
• More than 6 years, but less than 7
• More than 7 years, but less than 8
• More than 8 years, but less than 9
• More than 9 years, but less than 10
• 10 or more years

07

Describe your experience in road construction and maintenance? If you do not have any of the above, TYPE N/A.

08

Which of the following best describes how frequently you interact with customers in your current role or previous position?

• Multiple times a day
• Once a day
• Multiple times a week
• Once a week
• None of the above

09

Describe what you do to ensure the quality of the customer service you provide. If you do not have experience in this area, type N/A.

10

Which of the following best describes the percentage of your work day that is spent in work zones?

• Less than 20% of my overall time
• More than 20%, but less than 40% of my overall time
• More than 40%, but less than 75% of my overall time
• More than 75% of my overall time
• N/A – I do not have experience working within a work zone

11

Describe your activity level at your current or most recent position.

• Sedentary – spend most of the day sitting (bank teller, desk job)
• Lightly Active – spend a good part of the day on your feet (nurse, teacher, salesperson)
• Active – spend a good part of the day doing some physical activity (waitress, custodian)
• Very Active – spend most of the day doing heavy physical activity (construction worker, farmer, laborer)

12

Which of the following public work environments do you have experience? (select all that apply)

• City
• County
• State
• Federal
• N/A – I do not have experience in this area

13

Select the full time work experience you have had in any of the following areas (select all that apply)

• Blower
• Crack Sealing Equipment
• Tandem Truck
• Front End Loader
• Hydraulic Backhoe
• Loader
• Milling Machine
• Motor Grader
• Oil Distributor
• Paver
• Paving Rollers
• Pull Roller
• Arial Bucket Truck
• Skid Loader
• Snow Blower
• Power Broom
• Brush Chipper
• Tractors
• Other
• N/A – I do not have experience in this area

14

Select any of the following endorsements, certification, or licenses you currently possess. (select all that apply)

• Airbrake
• Hazardous materials
• Pesticide applicator
• Vehicle certification
• Tanker Endorsement
• None of the above

15

Describe how your background and experience align with the duties and responsibilities of this position.

16

OTHER QUALIFICIATIONS: Describe any other special training you’ve completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you feel would make you the best-qualified person for this position.

17

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which will include, but not limited to: verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver’s license record, a criminal history, pre-employment drug testing, physical examination?

• Yes
• No

18

Questions 18 through 21 indicate your willingness to accept the working conditions for this position. If you answer “NO” to any of these questions, you may want to reconsider applying for this position. If hired for this position, are you willing to work evening and early morning hours as necessary?

• Yes
• No

19

Are you willing to work weekend and holiday hours as necessary?

• Yes
• No

20

Are you willing to be available 24 hours a day to determine appropriate emergency response measures?

• Yes
• No

21

Will you be able to respond to the designated highway shop within a thirty (30) minute response time?

• Yes
• No

Required Question