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 brings us together.

We encourage 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. 

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 of 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, 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

Three (3) years of experience in a field closely related to these duties; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah is required.

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 Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the State of Utah within six (6) months of hire date.

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

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

Must complete level I IMSA street light certification within twelve (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, and concrete saws.
• Works with low and high voltage, electrical meters, and testing equipment.
• Assists County Divisions with electrical equipment and electric motors as requested.
• Investigates citizen concerns and resolves issues in a professional, 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• National and State electrical codes
• MUTCD standards and certifications
• Operation and programming of electronic and computerized controllers, cabinets, and associated electronic power supplies, BIUs, detection amps, switch packs, etc.
• TS2 signal controllers, switches, flashers, traffic signal wiring, 220-440 V three phase motors and pumps, street light systems, and commercial building wiring 120-220 V services
• 5000 V constant flower series circuits
• Power line high voltage (7200 to 40,000 V)
• Aerial bucket trucks and pole gear
• PCBs, electrical coolants, signal embedding resins and catalysts, PVC, laminates, and electrical convents for contact and point cleaners
• Salt Lake County street system and facilities

Skills and Abilities to:

• Efficiently operate and maintain equipment
• Work with high voltages
• Problem-solve and repair controllers
• Read and understand blueprints and schematics
• Pour and finish concrete
• Interact and communicate effectively with individuals in other trades and within crew both orally and in writing
• Climb 40 to 90 foot power and/or light poles to make repairs
• Safely work in heavy and normal traffic flow
• Construct and install electrical systems for traffic control and street lighting
• Perform manual labor
• Prioritize tasks
• Provide accurate cost estimates for assigned tasks and daily work sheets
• Act and work independently and make decisions
• Identify potential maintenance and safety issues
• Design and set up traffic control
• Locate utilities (Bluestaking)

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires extensive physical labor such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects over 50 pounds (occasionally up to 100 pounds with some assistance); kneeling, bending, sitting, and standing. The work involves exposure to extreme weather conditions, dirt, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, smoke, and/or loud noises.

This position requires working in close proximity to traffic, the general public, and outside environment, requiring observing strict safety standards.

Climbing up to 90 foot power and/or light poles. Working from bucket trucks.