Maintenance Technician - Streets

City of Redmond•Redmond, WA

About The Position

The City of Redmond is hiring a Street Maintenance Technician to help maintain the safety and integrity of the city’s roadways. This hands-on role involves technical work and physical activity, including roadway repairs, vegetation maintenance, street cleaning, weather response, and participation in a rotational standby program. The position is full-time, with a Monday–Thursday 4/10 schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of construction or trades experience.
Valid Washington State driver’s license.
Additional licenses or certificates may be required depending on assignment: CDL Class A or B, possibly with air brakes and/or tanker endorsement; Washington State Department of Transportation Flagging Certification; First Aid/CPR; Signs and Markings Level I certification; or Pesticide Operators License.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and repair asphalt, street signs, pavement markings, and street furniture.
Clear and maintain right-of-way vegetation using specialty mowers and handheld equipment.
Respond to weather-related events, including snow and ice, wind, and flooding.
Operate specialized vehicles and equipment to repair, maintain, and install components of the streets system.
Safely operate hand and power tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
Participate in the rotational after-hours standby program and respond to emergency callouts and customer requests.
Use computers and tablets to track work orders and resource utilization, and to perform inspections and condition assessments.
Provide excellent customer service through positive, professional verbal and written communication.

Benefits

Choice of Premera or Kaiser Permanente medical plans for employees and eligible dependents; employee healthcare premiums are paid by the City.
Prescription drug insurance included with each medical plan.
Dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance; optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays per year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Retirement plans through the Department of Retirement Systems, with additional options including the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust and MetLife 457 Plan.
Annual cost-of-living adjustments.
Annual merit increases of up to 5%.