STREETS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Open to Current City Employees Only

Job Description

Job Description

STREETS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN(Open to Current City Employees Only)Grade 11 - $23.48/hour + premium pay of $30/day while on-call.Our streets maintenance division is looking for a new team member. The job duties differ based on the season but it provides you with stable, year round work that is close to home. Your work will range from operating heavy equipment to performing routine manual labor. Examples of duties include:Driving a Snow PlowPreparing Asphalt for Patching & Repairing RoadsInstalling Street Signs & Warning DevicesPainting Lines & Markings on StreetsClearing Storm Drains & Catch BasinsRemoving Trees & Debris from RoadwaysSetting up Cones, Barricades, and Directional SignsFlagging & Directing TrafficOperating Loader, Backhoe, and Other EquipmentDuring the winter, much time is committed to snow removal which will require call-outs and working all hours as needed. You will help improve the safety of our local roadways and may plow for up to 16 hours at a time. While the task is tough, you will feel confident knowing you are making a difference for commuters in our City. Additionally, for call-outs, you have the option to accrue comp-time leave or receive over-time pay. Pick the option that best meets your personal needs.To be considered you will need:To be age 18 or olderPossess a high school diploma (or equivalent) Possess and maintain a valid Utah State Driver License (or obtain prior to hire) and a driving record acceptable to Tooele City's insurability and risk management standardsBe able to perform duties that are physical in nature with periods of sustained manual labor including bending, lifting of up to 45 lbs., pulling, pushing, walking, standing, and operation of various equipment. Our crew works in the hot weather on asphalt surfaces.If you do not currently possess a CDL, as a condition of hire and continued employment you will need:To obtain your CDL medical card within 60 days of assignment to position, pass the written exam within 90 days of assignment, and obtain a full Class B CDL within 6 months of assignment. If you do not have a CDL upon hire, Tooele City will pay for your training costs to obtain your CDL but you will be required to sign a Training Reimbursement Agreement Plan, which requires that you repay a pro-rated reimbursement of tuition and expenses that was paid on your behalf if you resign within one year after attainment.DISCLAIMER - Tooele City is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Positions deemed safety-sensitive and/or that require a CDL are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug/alcohol testing during employment. Background checks, including criminal history checks, are required for applicants age 18 and older. Criminal history records are not an automatic disqualification from employment with Tooele City. Our general background policies & procedures can be found on our website at: click on City Departments, Human Resources, Personnel Policies and Procedures, Hiring and Job Assignments. To be employed in a position that requires driving, you must possess and maintain a valid Utah State Driver License (or obtain prior to hire), 12 months experience driving (not including time for learner's permit), and have a driving record acceptable for Tooele City's insurance and risk management standards. Tooele City is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants needing an accommodation in the application or selection process may contact the HR office. Tooele City participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after an offer of employment has been accepted. For more information on E-Verify, please visit DHS.GOV/E-VERIFY.