DOT Maintenance Facility, RI30+ days ago
p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the state laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on the highway; skill in the operation and servicing of motor equipment including heavy diesel and gasoline motor equipment; the ability to operate dump trucks, snow plows, basin cleaners, large power mowers and a variety of other motor vehicles used in construction and maintenance of state highways; the ability to make emergency running repairs and mechanical adjustments to equipment; the ability to operate a variety of power hand tools; the ability to readily understand and carry out oral and written directions; the ability to work outdoors during inclement weather and be on call during emergency situations; the ability to lift and load material; the ability to operate and use the tools required in highway maintenance work including pneumatic hammers; the ability to drive vehicles in a safe and conscientious manner; skill in the operation of specialized equipment which requires hand, foot, and eye coordination; some duties may require the use of protective equipment such as respirators, safety goggles, etc. and related capacities and abilities.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
- Within the Department of Transportation (DOT), to perform physical labor and the skilled operation of selfpropelled mobile and other equipment used in the maintenance and repair of highway pavements, shoulders, roadsides, and drainage, signage, and in the control of snow and ice; may be assigned a variety of maintenance tasks in support of bridge, traffic, roadside, pavement markings and facility maintenance programs; and may also perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; and related work as required.