Flood Control Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. 

Additional Benefits may include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement

 

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JOB SUMMARY

 

Performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work on highways, drainage structures, and streams. Assists with snow removal and minimal landscaping.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

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 ninety (90) 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.

 

Must attend flagging training and recertify every two (2) years.

 

Must attend a Defensive Driving course.

 

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

 

     • Removes snow from roadways.

     • Operates some heavy equipment.

     • Maintains tools and equipment by keeping them clean, repaired, and stored securely when not in use; performs minor repairs.

     • Complies to OSHA and/or MUTCD safety rules and regulations.

 

Flood Control

• Maintains stream channels, storm drains, flood gates, and other drainage structures by clearing debris and excess sediment.
• Sets up traffic warning signs, traffic cones, and barricades; flags traffic.
• Trims trees and bushes; hauls away debris.
• Fills and places sandbags and installs and operates water pumps.
• Removes ice-jams from creeks and streams.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

 

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and equipment necessary to perform flood control construction, landscaping, maintenance/repair, and snow removal work
• Equipment operating principles and procedures
• Hazards and safety precautions common to highway/flood control construction, landscaping, maintenance/repair, and snow removal work
• Pertinent OSHA and/or MUTCD safety rules and regulations
• Salt Lake County geography

 

Skills and Abilities to:

• Operate a light truck (pick-up) or sedan, bob-tail truck, 10-wheeler dump truck, sander unit, snow-plow unit, chipper, mowing machine
• Use standard and specialized tools and materials common to several trades
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions
• Prepare daily records of work performed
• Keep in compliance with and follow standard practices and procedures common to flood control construction, landscaping, maintenance/repair, and snow removal work
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments/divisions, and the public

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis position requires extensive physical labor (approximately 90% of the time) including but not restricted to: lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, standing, walking on uneven ground, and climbing ladders.

Applicants must be able to carry objects over 50 lbs. (occasionally up to 100 lbs. with some assistance). Regular exposure to extreme weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, and loud noises.

Work is occasionally performed in confined spaces and at heights up to three (3) stories.

Employees are exposed to high volumes of traffic while performing Flood Control work.IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITIONThis position is subject to being called to work before or after the scheduled shift.

In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, respond as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, flood control facilities, and infrastructure.