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.  We work in a hybrid environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office.

Additional Benefits 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
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

JOB SUMMARY

Constructs, maintains, and installs electrical equipment, traffic signals, street lights, and school flashers throughout Salt Lake County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years of experience in a field closely related to these duties; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License.

Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Learner's permit issued by the State of Utah within thirty (30) days of hire date.

Must possess a valid Class A CDL Issued by the State of Utah within six (6) months of hire date.

Completion of IMSA Roadway Lighting and Traffic Signal Level I certification within twelve (12) months of hire.

Completion of all internal equipment certifications within six (6) months of hire.

Completion of level I IMSA street light certification within 12 months 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

• Constructs, installs, and maintains traffic signal controllers, cabinets, pole base and foundations, mast arms, vehicle detection loops, underground/overhead wiring and conduit.
• Constructs, installs, and maintains street lights, school flashers, and radar signs.
• Monitors traffic coordination systems and ATMS systems.
• Coordinates with contractors and power company representatives to determine electrical problems or power failures. Facilitates resolution of repairs.
• Operates specialized equipment such as boom trucks, line trucks, trenchers, concrete saws.
• Works with low and high voltage, electrical meters, and testing equipment.
• Assists County divisions with electrical equipment, electric motors, as requested.
• Investigates citizen concerns and resolves issues in a professional and courteous manner, while maintaining a safe environment and providing excellent customer service.
• Follows applicable safety practices, requirements and policies to prevent accidents and/or injuries
• Participates in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to emergencies.
• Prepares and submits detailed daily reports of work completed, utility locates, and preventative maintenance logs.
• Performs traffic control and other duties as assigned.

Every year SLC employees are eligible for:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 Paid Sick Days
• Up to 24 Paid Vacation Days per year (DOE)
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Utah Retirement System Pension
• 10% Employer Contributions in Utah Retirement Options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical Health Savings Account (HSA) or Traditional Medical Insurance
• Medical HSA Plan No Premiums
• HSA Front Load to employees $600 Individual/1,200 Family
• Dental insurance
• $25,000 Life Insurance
• Many Additional Programs to Assist you