Public Works - Operations Specialist

Location

Salt Lake City, UT | United States

Job description

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

SALARY RANGE: $17.98 - $30.85/hour DOQ

STATUS: Full Time Benefitted

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

JOB SUMMARY: Assists with general functions conducted in the public right of way, parks, open spaces, and city property. These duties may include, but are not limited to, road maintenance, storm drain inspection and cleaning, signage installation and maintenance, streetlight electronics, fleet maintenance, traffic control, weed abatement, graffiti removal, road cut inspection, blue staking and related projects, landscape maintenance and snow removal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or GED.

WE WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.

Desired Experience : Preference will be given to those with a CDL. Some knowledge of basic tools, materials and equipment used in construction related activities. standard practices, methods, materials, and tools necessary for asphalt, concrete construction maintenance and repair. safety standards related to street construction, maintenance, materials, and methods of constructing roads and drain systems. safe driving and operation principles, practices of equipment and vehicles. basic record keeping principles. interpersonal communication skills, work harmoniously in a team environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please direct questions to Paula Melgar, HR Director, at [email protected] .

We offer excellent benefits!

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Pre-employment drug testing and background check are required.

Cottonwood Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The closing date may be extended by the city, or the application process re-commenced, upon the city's determination that the pool of applicants received by the original termination date is unacceptable in terms of quality and/or quantity, and that such an extension may increase the pool of qualified applicants to be considered by the city.

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$17.98 - $30.85 per hour