Roadside Technician - Secondary Road Department

• Full-Time
• Posted: August 25, 2021
• Closes: September 24, 2021

Job Summary

The Jones County Secondary Roads Department is now accepting applications for the position of Roadside Technician.  The position shall be responsible for the general implementation of activities associated with all aspects of vegetation management within county secondary road right-of-ways.  Work activities focus on the continued maintenance and development of safe travel corridors for vehicles and biological management of desired vegetation types along those corridors.

A completed application, along with a resume and cover letter can be dropped off to the Jones County Engineer's Office, mailed to the Jones County Engineer's Office, P.O. Box 368, Anamosa, IA 52205 or emailed to engineer@jonescountyiowa.gov.

Job Duties

Maintaining roadside vegetation using various treatment methods including but not limited to mechanical, mowing, prescribed burning, chemical application and competitive seeding.  Assist with all aspects of weed and brush control program.  Plowing snow during the winter season.

Job Qualifications

High school graduate, GED or equivalent.  Post secondary education in biological sciences, wildlife management or a closely related subject is preferred.  Minimum of three (3) years of practival work experience in a related field.