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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).

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 maintenance and repair work on highway, storm drain system. 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 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 and recertify every two (2) years.

Must attend a defensive driving course within the first two (2) weeks of hire and recertify as required by county policy.

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.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in crack sealing, asphalt patching, mill and overlay, slurry preparation and resurfacing of roadways.
• Prepares roadways for the application of asphalt by grading and compacting road base. Spreads and compacts asphalt.
• Assists with concrete installation and removal. Assists in floating and finishing concrete.
• Sets up traffic warning signs, traffic cones, barricades, and flags traffic.
• Operates a variety of small hand tools & equipment.
• Removes snow from roadways.
• May operate some heavy equipment including 10-wheeler, bobtail truck and street sweeper.
• Maintains tools and equipment by keeping them clean, repaired, and stored securely when not in use; performs minor repairs.
• Complies with OSHA and/or MUTCD safety rules and regulations.

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.

Skills and Abilities:

• Operate a light truck (pick-up), bob-tail truck, 10-wheeler dump truck, sander unit, snow-plow unit, and other 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.
• 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 general public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

This 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). 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.

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