An employee in this class is supervised by higher-level maintenance workers. As an incumbent completes training and gains skills, greater work independence is expected. An AOT Maintenance Worker I will gain skill and knowledge of the use of basic hand and power tools. An incumbent is promoted to an AOT Maintenance Worker II upon completion of original probation, a satisfactory evaluation, and satisfactory knowledge of road maintenance and repair work. As an employee develops skills, supervision is reduced.
Duties require the ability to work in extreme outdoor weather conditions.
An employee must be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies. All employees may be required to report to work outside of their work schedule and must be reachable by phone. Dangers are present when work is performed near heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and roadside litter. May be exposed to blood or airborne pathogens. An incumbent must be able to use tools and lift materials commonly used in routine maintenance work.