Road Flagger Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary Mohave County Public Works - Roads Division is looking to fill the position of Road Maintenance Worker. We are located at 9910 Vanderslice Road, Mohave Valley, AZ. Our Mission To construct and maintain county roads accepted by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors as county highways, regularly maintained roads, or tertiary maintained roads, and to provide a safe and economical transportation system for the citizens of Mohave County.

Mohave County Roads Division maintains 1,247.92 miles of gravel roads and 851.24 miles of paved road. Road maintenance starts in Kingman, AZ and goes all the way up to the Northern Arizona Strip. Road Maintenance Worker -> Starting salary Range 10 Step 1-8, $18.22 - $22.41/hr

Work 4 ten-hour shifts. Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm (summer hours) Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm (winter hours) Occasional overtime for callouts due to assisting Sheriff's Office with traffic closures and weather-related events. Travel is occasional to assist crews in other areas of Mohave County.

County will cover room costs and per diem if situation requires overnight stay(s). Work does require traveling throughout the county while operating a county vehicle in adverse traffic conditions, weather, terrain, and altitudes ranging anywhere from 541 feet to up approximately 8,500 feet. Work outdoors performing moderate to strenuous manual labor in varying weather conditions, including strong winds, extreme heat, and extreme cold temperatures.

Involves exposure to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease, hazardous materials, and loud noises from equipment. The ability to frequently be able to move and/or lift 25lbs up to 100lbs or more while operating heavy equipment. This position requires an equal amount of time spent standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, climbing ladders, and confined spaces.

Some of the "maintenance tasks" include, but not limited to: Pothole repair Crack sealing Chip sealing Shoulder maintenance Construction maintenance Dirt road grading Soil stabilization Sweeping Culvert and cattle guard cleanup Guardrail repair Right-of-Way weed control. Snow removal Proud to Offer: Paid Time Off (PTO) 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only) 39 hours of PTO front loaded Regular accrual starts on 7thpay period Opportunities for growth and development within Mohave County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System Contribution rate of 11.98% with employer match starting on the first day 11 Paid Holidays Perform work with a greater purpose Must pass pre-employment background screening. Must pass pre-employment drug screening

Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. Must possess the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License within a six (6) month period from hire date. Essential Job Functions Work is subject to varying job site assignments and may be subject to call back, overtime, and irregular schedules including completion of work assignments on weekends and holidays.

Performs a variety of road maintenance and repair tasks by performing various manual labor assignments, such as, but not limited to: operating jackhammer, drilling holes in rocks, shoveling of cold mix asphalt cake, raking chips, chip sealing, asphalt patching, oiling, sweeping, trimming trees, weeding, mowing, removing debris, installing cattle guards, placing of barricades and cones, flagging of traffic and crack sealing. Utilizes various hand and power tools and equipment such as: jackhammer, compressors, drills, chain saw, mower, shovel, rake, and weed eater. Operates and services light to medium equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of roads and to haul materials and equipment.

Utilizes equipment such as: medium - tandem axle truck; all front end loaders; all rollers; all sweepers; water truck; other related medium equipment; light - single axle truck; sweeper; rubber tire roller; jack hammer; hand tools; and other related light equipment. May receive additional training on operating and servicing of heavy equipment used in maintenance and repair of roads. May be periodically assigned to operate and service heavy equipment upon attaining and demonstrating ability to perform assignment.

May receive training on any or all of the following: backhoe; screening plant; paddle wheel finish scraper, dozer, and blade; chip spreader; tractor/trailer; remote blades; water truck, motor grader, bituminous distributor; laydown machine; or any other related heavy equipment. Adheres to safety procedures in work areas and in performance of work assignments. Cleans, maintains, and services required equipment and tools used during performance of work assignments.

Minimum Qualifications Required Minimum Education, Experience, and Training: High School Diploma or GED. OR an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered in meeting the minimum requirements. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Road maintenance and repair methods.

Hand tools, operation and servicing of light and medium equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of roads. Traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation such as Arizona's Blue Stake law. Safety hazards, practices and procedures related to road maintenance and repair work and the operation of heavy equipment.

Use and care of equipment, tools, and materials used in road maintenance and repair activities. Safe, effective operation and servicing of light to medium equipment such as: medium - tandem axle truck; all front end loaders; all rollers; all sweepers; water truck, and other related medium equipment; and light - single axle truck; tractor/mower; sweeper; rubber tire roller; and other related light equipment. Effectively service, maintain, and operate equipment in accordance with standard operating and safety procedures.

Drive a manual shift transmission. Learn safe, effective operation of light to heavy equipment. ******************************** Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Mohave County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Mohave County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all job applicants and employees.

The County shall not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, pay promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration, term or condition of employment, due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, genetic information or disability, age (40 or older). Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.