NVLTAP Career Development Matrices

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1		Roadway Maintenance Worker I
2	How to use the matrix: Below is a list of essential functions, knowledge, and skills for Roadway Maintenance Worker I. During a performance review or onboarding session, identify: 1. Essential functions, knowledge, and skills the employee has already mastered through previous experience or training. Observations to confirm mastery are highly recommended! 2. Essential functions, knowledge, and skills the employee needs to master. 3. Training and resources used by the employee to develop mastery. 4. A timeline for completing training and evaluating progress. 5. Career path goals for a Roadway Maintenance Worker I.
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4	1	Perform preventative maintenance and minor repair on a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment in order to maximize use and efficiency.				*TC3 Winter Operations: Equipment Maintenance (2 PDHs)
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6	2	Maintain roadside slopes, shoulders, culverts, and ditches in order to restore drainage and prevent erosion; remove roadway and roadside debris and excess dirt that may pose a traffic hazard.			Roadway Drainage
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8	3	Repair or replace roadway guardrails, markers, guide posts, and fences which may be damaged or in disrepair.			Barrier Basics
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10	4	Establish traffic control using established methods to reroute traffic or control traffic speed and flow.			Basic Workzone Traffic Control Flagger
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12	5	Operate a variety of hand tools, powered tools, and light, medium, and heavy equipment associated with roadway maintenance.			Equipment Operator training (contact NVLTAP for specific equipment training needed)	TC3 Safe Use of Basic Carpentry Tools (3 hours) TC3 Safe Use of Hand and Power Operated Tools (1 hour)
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14	6	Participate in pavement striping and marking by calculating patterns and distances and operating specialized equipment such as pavement striper, thermoplastic applicator, and high pressure sprayers.			Pavement Markings Practical Math
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16	7	Respond to call-out in emergencies, other than normal working hours, as needed.
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18	8	Maintain roadway signs that may be damaged or are no longer legible, by cleaning, straightening, or installing new signs.			Sign Maintenance Management
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20	9		Follow verbal and written instructions
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22	10		Work as a member of a team
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24	11		Effectively communicate with coworkers and public
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26	12		Work under adverse conditions such as extreme heat or extreme cold, in or near the path of moving vehicles, or in difficult or steep terrain		Workplace Safety OSHA 10	NVLTAP Beat the Heat video NVLTAP Beat the Cold video
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28	13		Write sufficiently to keep simple records
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30	14		Read at a sufficient level to understand written instructions on vehicle operation; vehicle maintenance, work procedures, and hazardous material handling
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32	15		Operate a vehicle.
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34	16		Obtain a Commercial Drivers License to advance.			Great Basin, scholarships available Western Nevada College, scholarships available College of Southern Nevada Clear Roads, Entry-Level Driver Training (CDL) for Maintenance Equipment Operators
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36	17			Methods, equipment and materials used in routine road maintenance activities	Pothole Patching and Repair Constructing a Quality Crack Treatment Constructing Thin Surface Treatments
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38	18			City/county and department policies and procedures	Keeping You and Your Agency Out of Court
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40	19			State department of transportation regulations	Keeping You and Your Agency Out of Court	Front Range Community College, Highway 101 (online)
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42	20			Relevant traffic laws	Basic Workzone Traffic Control Flagger NDOT Temporary Traffic Control Specialist
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46	*Training is free with code D5X3-B3D9-52CB-4XCX
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