Roadside Maintenance Worker I
Job Description:
Salt Lake County… A career with a purpose in the community you love!
Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.
What it is like to work here:
At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.
Surround yourself with:
Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.Community is more than a place... it’s our heart and service that bring us together.
We encourage a work life balance:
Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.
Additional Benefits include:
Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contributionMedical 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
Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
Professional Development
Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare, and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.
JOB SUMMARYPerforms semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on roads and roadsides, drainage structures, and canals.
Assists with snow removal and minimal landscaping.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSA valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire, in order to operate a
county vehicle.
Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of hire OR obtain the Class B CDL
within sixty (60) days of hire date to operate a Salt Lake County vehicle.
Must possess a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card at the time of hire OR obtain withinthirty (30) days of hire date.
Must attend flagging training and certify within sixty (60) days and recertify every two (2) years.
Must attend a Defensive Driving course within the first two (2) weeks of hire and recertify as required by countypolicy.
Must attend and be forklift certified within four (4) months (120 days) of hire.
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Operate a variety of small hand tools & Equipment.
- Conducts Weed spraying (backpack, ATV, and truck mount).
- Mixing chemicals and spraying roadsides, canals, and county owned properties.
- Performs Lawn mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, weeding, and tree trimming.
- Assists in maintaining and repairing irrigation systems.
- Sets up traffic warning signs, traffic cones, barricades, and flags traffic.
- Performs crack sealing (winter months)
- Snow removal sidewalks parking lots and roads
- Provides code enforcement mowing of vacant properties.
- Maintains tools and equipment by keeping them clean, repaired, and stored securely when not in use;
- Complies with OSHA and/or MUTCD safety rules and regulations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:- Methods, materials, and equipment necessary to perform road/ irrigation system maintenance, roadside
- Equipment operating principles and procedures
- Hazards and safety precautions common to road construction, weed spraying, roadside and road
- Pertinent OSHA and/or MUTCD safety rules and regulations
- Salt Lake County geography
- Blue Stakes
- Operate a light truck (pick-up) One ton truck, bob-tail truck, 10-wheeler dump truck, sander unit, snow-plow
- 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 road/ storm drain
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other Departments/Divisions, and
the general public.
Additional Information:
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires extensive physical labor (approximately 90% of the time) including, but not restricted to: lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, standing, walking on uneven ground, and climbing ladders.
Applicants must be able to carry objects over 50 lbs. (occasionally up to 100 lbs. with some assistance). This
position also involves almost constant exposure to extreme weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, and loud noises.Work is occasionally performed in confined spaces and at heights up to three (3) stories.
Employees are exposed to high volumes of traffic while performing road maintenance work.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITIONThis position is subject to being called to work prior to or after the scheduled shift.
In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure therestoration of essential public services, facilities, and infrastructure.