Road Maintenance Worker I

Job Title

Performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work on highway, storm drain system. Assists with snow removal and minimal landscaping.

Minimum qualifications include :

Six (6) months of work experience in a related field.

A 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 within thirty (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 county policy.

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 include :

• Assists in crack sealing, asphalt patching, mill and overlay, slurry preparation and resurfacing of roadways.
• Prepares roadways for the application of asphalt by grading and compacting road base. Spreads and compacts asphalt.
• Assists with concrete installation and removal. Assists in floating and finishing concrete.
• Sets up traffic warning signs, traffic cones, barricades, and flags traffic.
• Operates a variety of small hand tools & Equipment.
• Removes snow from roadways.
• Operates some heavy equipment including 10-wheeler, Bobtail Truck, Street Sweeper, Backhoe and water truck.
• Maintains tools and equipment by keeping them clean, repaired, and stored securely when not in use; performs minor repairs.
• Complies with OSHA and / or MUTCD safety rules and regulations.

Additional information includes :

Every year SLC employees are eligible for :

13 Paid Holidays

12 Paid Sick Days

Up to 24 Paid Vacation Days per year (DOE)

Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave

Utah Retirement System Pension

10% Employer Contributions in Utah Retirement Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Health Savings Account (HSA) or Traditional Medical Insurance

Medical HSA Plan No Premiums

HSA Front Load to employees $600 Individual / $1,200 Family

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

$50,000 Life Insurance

Snow Pay Incentive

CDL Training

Sign On Compensation

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