Flood Control Maintenance Worker

Salt Lake County•Midvale, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Salt Lake County is seeking highly enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Flood Control Maintenance Workers. This role involves performing semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work on highways, drainage structures, and streams, with assistance in snow removal and minimal landscaping. The County emphasizes a culture of purpose, community service, and employee well-being, offering great benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.
Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of hire OR obtain the Class B CDL within ninety (90) days of hire date.
Must possess a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card at the time of hire.
Must attend flagging training and recertify every two (2) years.
Must attend a Defensive Driving course.
Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.
Applicants must be able to carry objects over 50 lbs. (occasionally up to 100 lbs. with some assistance).

Nice To Haves

Operates a light truck (pick-up) or sedan, bob-tail truck, 10-wheeler dump truck, sander unit, snow-plow unit, chipper, mowing machine
Use standard and specialized tools and materials common to several trades
Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
Perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions
Prepare daily records of work performed
Keep in compliance with and follow standard practices and procedures common to flood control construction, landscaping, maintenance/repair, and snow removal work
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments/divisions, and the public

Responsibilities

Removes snow from roadways.
Operates some heavy equipment.
Maintains tools and equipment by keeping them clean, repaired, and stored securely when not in use; performs minor repairs.
Complies to OSHA and/or MUTCD safety rules and regulations.
Maintains stream channels, storm drains, flood gates, and other drainage structures by clearing debris and excess sediment.
Sets up traffic warning signs, traffic cones, and barricades; flags traffic.
Trims trees and bushes; hauls away debris.
Fills and places sandbags and installs and operates water pumps.
Removes ice-jams from creeks and streams.

Benefits

12 Holidays
up to 24 vacation days
12 sick days
one personal day every year
Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option
Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year
Flexible Spending Account
100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
Tuition Reimbursement