Streets Maintenance I, II, or III

Full-time, non-exempt positions available for Streets Maintenance I, II, or III.

Pay

• Street Maintenance I – Grade 14: $21.94 – $26.92 per hour
• Street Maintenance II – Grade 15: $22.94 – $28.09 per hour
• Street Maintenance III – Grade 17: $24.93 – $30.51 per hour

About the Role

Performs a variety of skilled duties related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of City roads and other City facilities. Positions report to the Streets/Storm Water Manager.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loader, dump truck, backhoe, snowplow, salt truck, street sweeper, and water truck for maintenance and repair of City streets.
• Remove, load, and transport asphalt, gravel, dirt, and other materials.
• Assist with City cleanup and bulky waste removal.
• Sweep and shovel debris from gutters and grates into trucks.
• Clear snow and ice from roads; haul debris, asphalt, sand, and other materials.
• Maintain 24-hour emergency call availability.
• Perform concrete work, including preparing sub-base, setting forms, installing reinforcement, and finishing concrete (Street Maintenance III).
• Inspect and maintain storm drains, traffic control signs, and devices (Street Maintenance III).
• Inspect and maintain equipment after operation (Street Maintenance III).
• Assist with City celebrations (Street Maintenance III).
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with tanker endorsement (must obtain within six months for Street Maintenance I).
• Must live within 20 miles of the Midvale Public Works Facility.
• Must possess a home telephone for emergency and standby call-outs.
• On-call position; subject to random drug testing and periodic driver’s license verifications.
• Experience:
  • Street Maintenance I: 2+ years as an equipment operator.
  • Street Maintenance II: 3+ years as an equipment operator (or 1 year as Operator I).
  • Street Maintenance III: 4+ years in concrete work, asphalt patching, and equipment operation (or 3 years as Operator II).

Qualifications

• ATSSA Flagger Certification.
• First Aid/CPR Training.
• Confined Space Training.
• Trench Shoring Training.
• Snow Plow Training (required within 12 months).
• Additional certifications for higher levels:
  • Street Maintenance II: Manlift Training, Backhoe I, Loader I, Traffic Control Technician.
  • Street Maintenance III: Concrete Finisher Certification, Backhoe II, Traffic Control Supervisor, Work Order Management System Proficiency.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of operating manual and power hand tools.
• Working knowledge of light and heavy equipment (e.g., rollers, backhoes, sweepers, snowplows).
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions in road work.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the public.
• Street Maintenance III: Ability to assist Foreman in leadership responsibilities.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor work with exposure to weather extremes (heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and reaching.
• Frequent bending, lifting, and physical labor.
• Periodic local travel required.
• Considerable exposure to stress due to deadlines, human behavior, and job demands.
• Essential functions require talking, hearing, seeing, and dexterity.
• Mental application includes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, and problem-solving.