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The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.

Our Values:

• Integrity

• Common Sense

• Innovation

• Accountability

Position Data:

Road Maintenance Technician I-J23-U14-H

Regular

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Overview:

Pay Range:
Road Maintenance Tech I: $23.57 - $29.89 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B23 Step 1-13)

Road Maintenance Tech II: $26.12 - $33.12 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-13)

Hiring Range:
Road Maintenance Tech I: $23.57 - $25.01 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B23 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Road Maintenance Tech II: $26.12 - $27.71 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Job Closing Date: March 13, 2025

There are multiple Road Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Worker) I/II openings with the Yakima County Roads Division in multiple locations (Yakima and Sunnyside).
These positions perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance through multiple activities involving manual labor and the operation of various equipment used in the maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, drainage structures, and levees. Common equipment includes single and tandem axle 5-yard and 10-yard dump trucks, water trucks, and tractors with a variety of trailer and hitch combination(s) including, pintle, ball, and 5th wheel plate connections to; pup, flatbed, lowboy, tilt deck, tanker, belly dumps, and side dump trailers, with the purpose of; transporting, placing, removing, stockpiling, and distributing; aggregates, liquids, dirt, equipment, and other materials for road maintenance activities. Compacting roadways, snow removal, and sanding operations included. Operates a variety of other construction related equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Performs traffic control and routine preventative maintenance on equipment.

*Road Maintenance Technician I is an Entry-Level position. Road Maintenance Technician II is a Journey-Level position.*

*While the emphasis of this position leans heavily on performing manual labor, there is considerable opportunity for the complimentary use of equipment in support of the daily and programed maintenance operations. When required, this position may be assigned to perform other duties including the activities and utilization of equipment for the other job descriptions within the Road Maintenance Technician I & II Class specification

There will be a driving exercise with a 10-yard standard transmission, Dump Truck as a part of the interview.

Benefits included in position:
Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
Retirement Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave

Note: This is an AFSCME 2264 Bargaining Position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

Performs maintenance on a variety of drainage structures such as drainage improvement districts (DID), ditches, catch basins, drywells and culverts.

Repairs and maintains asphalt surfaces.

Repairs and replaces roadside and bridge guardrails.

Clears brush and trees from roadways, Right of ways, and levees.

Performs traffic control operations and implements work zone safety