JOB SUMMARY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

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 as needed.
• May operate some heavy equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:  

•  Concrete, structural, 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.