Employment Opportunity

STREETS MAINTENANCE WORKER

LEVEL I, II, OR III

OPENING DATE: 04/22/2025

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

SALARY: Level I - Level III - $19.25 - $31.84 hourly (based on education and experience)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Riverton City is seeking a full-time position as a Streets Maintenance Worker - Level I, II, or III in the Public Works Department, Streets Division. This position performs a variety of skilled work related to asphalt and concrete work, snow plowing, vehicle maintenance, etc.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

(These examples are not all-inclusive)

• Work as a member of a field maintenance crew
• Operates specialized heavy equipment, such as single & tandem-axle dump trucks, road graders, front-end loaders, backhoes, bucket trucks, street sweepers, snowplows, and sanders
• Assists with dig-out and replacement of damaged sections of roads
• Performs tear-out and replacement of curb and gutter
• Participates in various seasonal projects such as snow plowing or City events, activities, and promotions.
• May transport material and equipment.
• Installs, replaces, and maintains street signs
• Performs road striping and all other types of road maintenance
• Cleans storm drains, repairs, and replaces damaged pipes (Level I & II), welds bars on grates (Level II)
• Performs minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment
• Participates in worksite safety procedures; sets up barricades, safety signs, and signals; may perform flagging duties to ensure work zone safety
• Participates in on-call rotation, responds to after-hours calls.
• Any other assigned responsibilities that would be required to maintain effective operations of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years' experience in light construction work, including cement finishing, preferred for level I.
• 3+ years' experience in light construction work, including cement finishing required for level II.
• 5+ years' experience in light construction work, including cement finishing required for level III.
• 1+ years' experience operating light to heavy equipment preferred for level I.
• 3+ years' experience operating light to heavy equipment required for level II.
• 5+ years' experience operating light to heavy equipment required for level III.
• ATSSA flagger and traffic control tech certifications are required for levels II, & III.
• LTAP training is required for levels II, & III.
• Confined space training is required for levels II, & III.
• Must have Road Scholar and Road Master program completed for level III.

Special Qualifications:

• Must have a Utah Commercial Driver License A with tanker endorsement for levels II and III, or obtain it within 6 months of hire for level I.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass a background check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to remain calm and professional in difficult situations.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to prioritize work based on department and production objectives.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in various environmental exposures.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays when needed; the schedule may vary on a weekly basis.
• Positive attitude and ability to work with a variety of different people at various levels.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, a background check, provide a copy of their current Utah driving record, pass a Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) able to lift 50 lbs, and provide employment verification with form I-9. This position has a six-month probation period.

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Riverton City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.