Street Maintenance Concrete Laborer

Make an impact as a Street Maintenance Concrete Laborer by joining a dedicated team serving the City of Salem. Your work will directly contribute to the maintenance of the City’s transportation network, ensuring sidewalks, curbs, ADA ramps, and driveway aprons remain safe and accessible for all community members. You will also assist street operation crews during snow, ice, and other emergency events, helping to protect public safety when the community needs it most.

About Us

The City of Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city, centrally located in the Willamette Valley. The city spans 49 square miles across Marion and Polk counties and is home to nearly 180,000 residents. The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development, promoting a healthy work-life balance while maintaining dedication to the health, safety, and welfare of the community.

Responsibilities

• Perform concrete flatwork, including maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, ADA ramps, and driveway aprons.
• Assist street operation crews during snow, ice, and other emergency events.
• Operate equipment such as trucks, trailers, and grinders.
• Work primarily outdoors in various weather conditions, involving physical labor.
• May require working outside normal business hours during emergency events.

Qualifications

• One year of general maintenance, repair, or construction experience in street right-of-way, public works facilities, utility systems, or public improvements (preference given to experience in concrete work).
• High School graduate or G.E.D. preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and fitness assessment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem’s standards.

Skills

• Hands-on experience in concrete flatwork, general construction, and/or heavy equipment operation.
• Comfort operating equipment such as trucks, trailers, and grinders.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with coworkers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay with a comprehensive and equitable base salary based on experience, skills, and education.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.

Schedule

• Winter Hours (September - May): 4/10 schedule, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
• Summer Hours (May - September): 5/8 schedule, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.