Streets Maintenance Technician

Tooele City • Tooele, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. During 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.

Requirements

• To be age 18 or older
• Possess 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 standards
• Be 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.
• 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.
• 12 months experience driving (not including time for learner's permit)

Responsibilities

• Driving a Snow Plow
• Preparing Asphalt for Patching & Repairing Roads
• Installing Street Signs & Warning Devices
• Painting Lines & Markings on Streets
• Clearing Storm Drains & Catch Basins
• Removing Trees & Debris from Roadways
• Setting up Cones, Barricades, and Directional Signs
• Flagging & Directing Traffic
• Operating Loader, Backhoe, and Other Equipment
• Snow removal which will require call-outs and working all hours as needed
• Plowing for up to 16 hours at a time

Benefits

• Premium pay of $30/day while on-call
• Option to accrue comp-time leave or receive over-time pay for call-outs
• Tooele City will pay for your training costs to obtain your CDL but you will be required to sign a Training Reimbursement Agreement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED