Public Works Maintenance Worker II

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Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Work as a crew member operating City vehicles and equipment and performing tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure such as roadways, sidewalks and right of ways in all types of weather conditions.

Starting Pay: $23.41 - $31.71 depending on experience.

Schedule: Four - 10-hour shifts, Monday - Thursday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Emergency after hours shift, 12-hour (am or pm) snowplow shift.

Full Benefits; health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, parental leave, pet insurance.

Utah Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)

Open until filled

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate light duty and heavy duty (exceeding 26,000 lbs. GVW) trucks.
• Operate City equipment including snowplow, loader, forklift, dump truck, mower, chipper, roller, crack sealer, tar pot, and street sweeper.
• Perform safety inspections on equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance or emergency repairs of equipment as required.
• Obtain City certification on all required equipment in the pursuit of promoting to Operator 1
• Erect and dismantle barricades, signs and cones, under the direction of someone with their Traffic Control Technician certification.
• Learn and follow department policies and procedures governing safety and work performed.
• Complete confined space training.
• Demonstrate individual responsibility for safety of self and crew members.
• Listen and ask for clarification, use feedback to improve skills.
• Keep track of own work schedule and fill out timecard.
• Assignment to 12-hour (am or pm) snowplow shift.
• Ability to report to work within 30 minutes of call out when placed on stand-by by shift supervisor.
• Respond to emergency after hours callouts when assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions,
• Work effectively with others,
• work long hours in stressful weather conditions and to accept call-out responsibility.
• Ability to make sound decisions regarding the best use of City resources in a call-out situation.
• Ability to react to change productively and perform other tasks as assigned.
• Willingness to learn new skills and accept assignments with a positive attitude.
• Must have Utah Class A or B CDL.

Education and/or Experience

• Valid Utah Class A or B Commercial Driver License without air brake restrictions.
• Obtain flagger certification within one year as scheduling allows

Language Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver License.

In addition, Street Maintenance Worker II requires:

• Valid Utah Class A or B Commercial Driver License without air brake restrictions.
• Flagger certification within 1 year.

Physical Demands

• Moderate to heavy physical activity.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather conditions.

Work Environment

• Frequently subject to extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow.
• Frequent exposure to dust, fumes, hot asphalt and road improvement materials.
• Subject to moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to moderate physical hazards in the performance of projects and maintenance.
• Exposure to intermittent stress due to human behavior and job tasks.

If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" because you do not check every box in the posting, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.