Storm Drain Maintenance Worker I/II - open until filled - Salt Lake County

Public Works Employee Incentives:

• Sign-on Compensation: $2,500 total sign on compensation for full-time merit Public Works positions hired through December 31, 2025
  ($1,000 after completing new hire training and an additional $1,500 upon successful completion of merit probation, 6 months).
• CDL Training: We offer Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) training, with opportunities for Class A advancement as you grow in your career.
• Snow Pay Incentive: Get paid for working through winter weather! We offer additional snow incentive pay for snow-related shifts (employees may earn up to $1,600 in snow incentive bonus pay).

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.

County Benefits include:

• 12 paid Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.
• 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
• Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Professional Development
• Plus: Onsite gym, hospital insurance, pet insurance, auto & home insurance, and discounts at County facilities

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... it’s our heart and service that bring us together.

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

Storm Drain Maintenance Worker I ($38,339/year - $57,507/year DOE)

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 sixty (60) 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 OR obtain within thirty (30) days of hire date.
Must attend flagging training and certify within sixty (60) days of hire date and recertify every two (2) years.
Must attend a Defensive Driving course within the first two (2) weeks of hire.
Must attend and be forklift certified within four (4) months (120 days) of hire.
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.

Storm Drain Maintenance Worker II ($42,192/year - $63,286/year DOE)

Six (6) months of work experience in a related field.
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 A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of hire OR obtain the Class A CDL within sixty (60) 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 OR obtain within thirty (30) days of hire date.
Must attend flagging training and certify within sixty (60) days of hire date and recertify every two (2) years.
Must attend a Defensive Driving course within the first two (2) weeks of hire.
Must attend and obtain forklift certification within four (4) months (120 days) of hire.
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
• Operates a variety of small hand tools & Equipment.
• Maintains tools and equipment by keeping them clean, repaired, and stored securely when not in use; performs minor repairs.
• Sets up traffic warning signs, traffic cones, barricades, and flags traffic.
• Maintains/ repairs storm drains, Irrigation systems, and other drainage structures by clearing debris and excess sediment.
• Trims trees and bushes; hauls away debris.
• Complies with OSHA and/or MUTCD safety rules and regulations.
• May operate Bobtail truck/10-wheel dump truck.
• Removes snow from roadways.
• Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, representatives from
other departments and organizations, and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
• Methods, materials, and equipment necessary to perform road/ storm drain construction, landscaping, maintenance/repair, and snow removal work.
• Equipment operating principles and procedures
• Hazards and safety precautions common to road/storm drain construction, landscaping, maintenance/repair, and snow removal work
• Pertinent OSHA and/or MUTCD safety rules and regulations
• Salt Lake County geography
• Blue stakes

Skills and Abilities to:
• Operate a light truck (pick-up) or sedan, bob-tail truck, 10-wheeler dump truck, sander unit, snow-plow unit, Vactor truck, and other heavy/ light equipment.
• 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. Both on paper and in various computer programs.
• Keep in compliance with and follow standard practices and procedures common to road/storm drain construction, landscaping, maintenance/repair, and snow removal work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other Departments/Divisions, and the public.
• Maintains/ repairs storm drains, Irrigation systems, and other drainage structures by clearing debris and excess sediment.
• Trims trees and bushes; hauls away debris.
• Installation/repair of storm drain systems
• Clean storm drain system with a combination sewer cleaning truck
• Snow removal
• Locate and Map storm drains.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
These positions require 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). This position also involves almost constant 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 road maintenance work.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION
This position is subject to being called to work prior to or after the scheduled shift.
In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities, and infrastructure.