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

Additional Benefits may 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 including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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JOB SUMMARY
Coordinates and transports the Trustee Crew with functional supervisory responsibilities. Assists with related planning and prepares for assigned work projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Must possess a valid Class A Utah Commercial Driver’s License at the time of hire

Must obtain a class "B" Commercial Driver License within 30 days of hire

Must obtain a Flagging Certification within three (3) months of hire

Must obtain a Forklift Certification within three (3) months of hire

Must obtain certification on Heavy Equipment used for Snow Removal, tractor backhoe, loader within three (3) months of hire

Must be available for emergency call out and snow removal

Must pass a background check

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.

Must obtain an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified tree worker certificate with in (1) year of hire date

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Trains trustees in proper use and maintenance of equipment and equipment safety. Oversees Trustee Crew maintaining control at all times. Transports Trustee Crew to and from jail.
• Performs manual labor involved in mowing, weeding, snow removal, tree trimming, debris clearing, road maintenance, flood control, etc, in all weather conditions
• Maintains, cautiously transports, and performs daily inspections of light and heavy equipment.
• Works with Internal Managers to establish daily work assignments. Completes assigned Development Services work requests.
• Maintains integrity of work area with traffic control equipment, safety equipment and adherence to the OSHA and internal safety policies.
• Arranges, organizes, and issues equipment, tools, and supplies. Maintains an inventory list and advises team lead/supervisor of necessary items for ordering.
• Compiles, maintains, and submits required daily records and reports of work performed for Development Services.
• Assists with other program needs, phones, emergency services as assigned.