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 a variety of semi-skilled work in construction, maintenance and carpentry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Concrete Specialist I ($42,192/year - $63,286/year DOE)
One (1) year of experience related to these duties.
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.

Concrete Specialist II ($46,717/year - $70,078/year DOE)
Two (2) years of experience related to these duties.
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 performing concrete construction, carpentry, and maintenance work on curbs, gutters, waterways, sidewalks, and flatwork.
• Installs and maintains sprinkler systems and landscaping.
• Maintains integrity of work area with traffic control equipment, safety equipment and adherence to the OSHA and internal safety policies.
• Removes snow from roadways.
• Performs installation and repair of storm drain lines, catch basins and cleanout boxes.
• Performs general repairs on as needed.
• May operate some heavy equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
• concrete, structural, and precast construction, finishing and maintenance work
• Proper safety measures and precautions to concrete and maintenance work, snow removal work and operation of heavy equipment
• OSHA and MUTCD rules and regulations
• Blue stakes system and markings
• Methods, materials and equipment necessary to perform highway/flood control construction, maintenance and snow removal work
• Pipe installation specifications and standards
• Work zone traffic control systems, short and long term,
• Computer programs to accomplish assigned tasks
• Density and moisture content for proper compaction
• Purchasing procedures and vendor contracts

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Required to drive and operate various types of equipment, stand, walk, use hands to handle or operate objects, tools or controls; reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; frequent use of arms, legs and back to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Employee regularly works outdoors and may be exposed to harsh weather conditions. Work near moving vehicles and machinery. May be exposed to fumes, smoke and other particles. Noise level can be extreme.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION
This position is subject to being called to work prior to or after the scheduled shift in the event of an emergency.