Streets Maintenance Worker (I-III)

City of Provo • Provo, UT

2d • $22 - $33

About The Position

Provo City is looking for a full-time Streets Maintenance Worker to perform equipment operation and manual work in Streets Maintenance in Public Works. This position involves repairing and maintain streets and roads. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the numerous services provided to the residents of Provo City are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Streets Maintenance Worker I: 1 year of general equipment operation and/or maintenance experience or other job-related experience.
• Streets Maintenance Worker II: 2 years of experience as an Apprentice Streets Maintenance Worker; or 3 years of general equipment operation and/or maintenance experience.
• Streets Maintenance Worker III: 2 years of experience as a Streets Maintenance Worker; or 5 years of comparable, job-related experience.
• For all levels, a valid, lawful Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required and an endorsement of N – Tanker, Flagger Certificate, and Forklift Certificate is required within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Patch holes in streets with asphalt.
• Operate a variety of road maintenance equipment.
• Perform minor repair and maintenance work on the following equipment: snowplows and spreader, water trucks, street sweeper, vacuum trucks, asphalt rollers and trailers, pavers, front-end loaders, fork lifts, ten-wheelers, jack hammers, compressors.
• Operate crack sealing and weed sprayer equipment.
• Perform traffic safety functions including serving as flagger.
• Fill dirt and road surfaces to grade specification.
• Maintain dirt road surfaces, shoulders, and parking lot.
• Lay asphalt to specifications with paver.
• Perform demolition work.
• Perform traffic safety functions including the manufacture and installation of control devices and operation of protective and marking devices.
• Clean spills on roads of commercial waste or at accident scenes.
• Report areas of City property requiring attention.
• Respond to the public’s needs and assist the public within the general rules of the department.
• Perform the work of lower-level Street Maintenance Workers as needed and perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market.
• Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule, and others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed