Assistant Maintenance Technician - Road Operations

Thurston County•Olympia, WA

About The Position

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for three (3) Assistant Maintenance Technicians to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Road Operations team. The successful candidate will perform traffic control within work sites, operate assigned equipment, and perform other general labor duties. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform labor associated with maintenance and repair of County roadway systems including traffic control, vegetation control, asphalt patching, and assistance at the County rock pit sites. Control traffic by flagging to guide traffic through work areas and explain to public reasons for the job being performed; perform traffic control by properly placing signs and cones. Drive and operate a variety of equipment, such as, but not limited to: 5-yard dump truck Tractor broom Shoulder mower Air compressor/Jackhammer Forklift Portable compactor Portable brush cutter Will be assigned to various maintenance activities such as, but not limited to: Brush crew Grading Traffic control Ditching Patching Chip Seal Belt loading Shoulder rock Bridge crew Mowing Essential Personnel: This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs, such as clearing roads during a snow and ice event.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Two years’ experience in road maintenance, construction, traffic control, and/or heavy equipment operation.
Must possess a Washington Traffic Flagging Card or obtain one within six (6) months of employment.
Must hold a valid First Aid Card or obtain within three (3) months of employment.
Current Washington State Driver’s License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.
A valid Washington State Class A, Commercial Driver’s License with air brake. A special endorsement for tanker must be obtained within six months of hire date. If assigned to Road Operations, cannot have a manual restriction on CDL.
Employee must meet certification requirement in the department's equipment training program for this classification within probationary period of employment and may not train on Maintenance Technician equipment before probationary period is complete.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work with the public in a courteous and professional manner, providing information and answering questions.
Ability to safely operate road construction equipment.
Ability to make minor mechanical repairs on equipment used in road maintenance and construction.
Ability to prepare and maintain daily work logs and inventory files.

Responsibilities

Perform labor associated with maintenance and repair of County roadway systems including traffic control, vegetation control, asphalt patching, and assistance at the County rock pit sites.
Control traffic by flagging to guide traffic through work areas and explain to public reasons for the job being performed; perform traffic control by properly placing signs and cones.
Drive and operate a variety of equipment, such as, but not limited to: 5-yard dump truck Tractor broom Shoulder mower Air compressor/Jackhammer Forklift Portable compactor Portable brush cutter
Will be assigned to various maintenance activities such as, but not limited to: Brush crew Grading Traffic control Ditching Patching Chip Seal Belt loading Shoulder rock Bridge crew Mowing

Benefits

Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle.
Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays
Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program that allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid.

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