Maintenance Worker I - Storm Drain

City of Saratoga Springs

  • Saratoga Springs, UT
  • $20.73-24.88 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
  • Apply easily
Job DescriptionThe City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for a Maintenance I Storm Drain, this is a full time position with the Saratoga Springs Public Works Department of approximately 40 hours per week. This position is under the general supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director – Infrastructure and will work directly under the Streets Supervisor. The Public Works Department will try to provide the successful applicant with opportunities to grow and progress within the department.This employee is responsible for assisting in the ongoing operation and maintenance of storm drainage systems and streets throughout the City. This employee also functions as one of the City's principal "on-call" employee for after hours emergencies related to area of responsibility and snow plowing.Job Responsibilities
  • Inspection of all public streets, repair of damaged streets and coordination of street maintenance.
  • Sets forms, pours and finishes concrete and rakes asphalt in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, driveways, alleys, and sidewalks.
  • Operates light vehicles such as pickups to transport light rollers and to perform specialized maintenance functions; traffic striping and sign painting; operates light roller to compact asphalt patching.
  • Perform maintenance, operations and cleaning of the City's entire drainage system.
  • Comply with applicable federal, state and local codes and regulations related to storm drain maintenance.
  • Operates pickup and dump trucks, backhoe, loader, skid steer, and other maintenance equipment; performs routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Monitor drainage systems during storms removing blockages as necessary to maintain flow.
  • Perform storm clean-up. Remove trash and debris built up on grates and inlet wings during and after storms, monitor problem areas prone to flooding.
  • Snow plowing of public streets.
  • General maintenance duties of public facilities as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.
QualificationsEducation: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.Experience: Some experience working with public works systems or general construction; or an equivalent combination of job-related education and experience.Certifications: Ability to obtain:
  • Storm Water Inspector certification within twelve (12) months of hiring.
  • OSHA Confined Space Certification.
  • OSHA Trench Safety Training.
  • First Aid and CPR Certification.
  • Utah CDL License or ability to obtain license within (6) months of hiring.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of:
  • Storm drainage systems and routine maintenance needs.
  • Streets and the materials used in construction and repair of streets.
  • Basic knowledge of street signage as per MUTCD.
  • Basic computer operations and applications.
  • Correct use of English language and vocabulary.
Ability to:
  • Interact with the public in emotional situations while maintaining professional and polite demeanor.
  • Operate moderate to heavy equipment that is needed to perform maintenance duties.
  • Review and interpret basic to moderately difficult building and construction plans for public utility systems.
  • Communicate in a concise and effective manner.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with developers, contractors, citizens, coworkers, and supervisors.
  • Exercise sound and good judgment at all times, but especially in emergency situations.
  • Deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner
Working ConditionsThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Must be able to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 80 pounds.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration.Compensation and BenefitsSalary Range:The full wage range is as follows, please note hiring will normally occur between the Minimum of the range and will not exceed the Midpoint of the range:Maintenance I: Minimum - $20.73/hr., Midpoint - $24.88/hr., Maximum - $29.02/hr.Benefits:
The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, an EAP (including mental health shortterm counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match. The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage, and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).
The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan.
Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually, and 11 holidays annually.Closing Date: Open until filled.Schedule:Monday - Thursday : 7:00 AM - 6:00 PMDisclaimerSUSPENSION OF PROCESS, ETC.:
The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guarantee that any responding applicant will be hired.Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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