Street Maintenance Worker I

Job DetailsJob Location: Parks and Recreation, Public Works - Farmington, UT 84025Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $25.00 - $32.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: For Training Purposes OnlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: GovernmentAre you ready to make an impact on your community? Everyone likes to help people – and we are going to pay you for doing just that! We value diversity – in backgrounds and in experiences and we need people from all swaths of life to help build the future of Farmington.  Farmington City is a fast-growing community with great family values, committed government employees. We strive to preserve and create excellence.   

You’ll be a great fit if can/are:


Promote and follow our mission statement, values and expectations
Promote a positive attitude among department personnel and other contacts
Operate various types of heavy, light, and complex equipment used in maintenance and construction (i.e. ten-wheeler trucks, backhoes, front end loaders, trenchers, crack sealers, snow plow, sweepers, etc.)
Perform light maintenance of all equipment used for safety and efficiency purposes
Perform skilled asphalt/concrete repairs
Help transport construction materials such as sand, salt, gravel and dirt.
Install and maintain street signs, prepare proper barricading for streets, water and related Public Works projects
Deal appropriately with people in situations that may, at times, become confrontational, stressful or uncomfortable
Deliver and pick up new and extra garbage containers, repair broken ones and maintain inventory for billing purposes
Provide construction assistance to other departments
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; follow written and verbal instructions; establish effective working relationships with employees and the public 


What you will get:


Full benefits; medical, dental, vision, 401k match
Vacation
Sick
13 Paid Holidays
Comp Time              



Health Deductible Reimbursement (1/2)
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance Policies with AD&D (Employer Paid)



Spouse and Child Life (Employer Paid)
Short & Long-Term Disability (Employer Paid)
Utah Retirement Contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Benefit


**If an employee opts out of Medical and/or Dental Insurance, the City will put the single rate amount into a 401K for employee.

The “Elbow Grease” of the job:


Frequent walking, bending and lifting (up to 50 pounds)
Frequent stooping and/or kneeling



Frequent exposure to heat, cold, dust, fumes and noise 
Frequent exposure to vibration, environmental and/or physical hazards
Regular attendance, some weekend, holiday and evening work are necessary 



Required to be on-call on a rotating basis and for emergency situations (staying within a reasonable response time and answering phone)   


 

The Environment and Company Culture:


We care about each other, ourselves and the community in which we serve. 
We are a fun, collaborative group that rallies around our dedication to this great community in which we work.    
We aspire to greatness, while we also raise one another up.
We promise to support you, give you meaningful challenges, and make your time with us worthwhile. 


 

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position.  Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. 

 

 

 
QualificationsTo be considered you will need:

A valid Utah Driver’s License
A high school diploma or equivalent
A Utah Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one (1) year of hire date
One (1) year of construction or related experience