Maintenance Worker I (CDL)- Sewer

Position Details

TEAMSTER IN-HOUSE POSTING ONLY

• THE PROMOTIONAL PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE AN INTERVIEW*

Salary scale shown is minimum pay rate prior to the 2% CDL premium, and the maximum pay rate including premium pay and highest longevity pay, applicable only after 20 years of service.

The City of Auburn Public Works department is looking for a talented Maintenance Worker Ito add to our team!This position requiresperforming general labor and semi-skilled manual workin theconstruction, maintenance and repair of City facilities, utilities and equipment. This involves a variety of tasks which may subject the employee to heavy lifting and strenuous physical activity. Employees mayprioritize, schedule, direct and review the work of full-time employees, seasonal and temporary employees, volunteers, and community service workersfor work projects

Primary Duties

• Employees are expected to perform all of the duties of the Maintenance Worker I class as assigned.
• Operate and/or drive various equipment and machineryincluding but not limited to:pickups, one yard loaders or less, tractors and implements, sign truck, pipe pusher, rollers, jack-hammers, air compressors, concrete saws, chains saws, all mowers except tractor mowers used to cut right-of-ways, blowers, leaf machines, hand equipment, chippers, small power equipment, generators, sprayers and spreaders, forklifts, and V Box sanders.
• Performminor mechanical repairson such equipment.
• Maintenance Worker I - CDL workers shall be responsible foroperation of dump trucks; and/or a combination of a single vehiclewith a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds, a trailer with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds if the gross weight rating of the combined vehicle(s) is more than 26,000 pounds, a or any size vehicle which carries placarding amounts of hazardous materials.
• Performsemi-skilled work in generalsewer maintenance and construction.
• Install, maintain and repair sanitary sewers and/or water pipe;thread, cut and lay pipe for new lines; remove old piping; flush and remove debris and rootsfrom sewer and drain lines.
• Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of pump stations.
• Prune trees and shrubs; perform various landscaping work; rake and blow leaves; apply pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals.
• Order and reorder materials; interface with sales personnel and vendors.
• Initiate work orders and repair ordersfor various divisions as required.
• Maintain accurate recordsof time and materials used in work.
• Interact courteouslywith other employees, utility customers, vendors and the public.
• Correctly and safely operate all equipment and toolsused in assigned division.
• Safely mix and/or apply pesticides, herbicides and other chemicalsto grounds and landscape.
• Read and follow blueprints and schematics.
• Set up and remove barricades, traffic conesor similar objects.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance
• Due to internal and external customer service needs, incumbent must be able to work a full time schedule, on-site(appropriate City work sites).
• Works effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
• Completes work and projectsin a thorough and timely manner.
• Understands and follows directionsfrom supervisor, posted work rules and procedures.
• Works courteously and effectivelywith public officials, citizens, contractors, vendors, developers, supervisor, and other employees, both in person and over the telephone; assisting them with a wide variety of information pertaining to City and department.
• Shows initiative in performing job functions.
• Performs related work as required.
• = Primary duty. Other primary duties may be identified on a position specific basis.

While these duties may be a primary focus of this job, the full job description includes a more comprehensive list of responsibilities. Click Here to review the class specification.

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent AND one year of full-time paid related work experience.

AND

• Mustpossess and retain a valid state driver's license without impending lossat time of appointment.

• Mustobtain a Class "A" CDL and tanker endorsement within one year of employmentas a condition of employment.

• If necessary for assigned work, an employee will be required to obtain and maintain a Public Pesticide Operator's license, DSHS Water Supply Certification, First Aid Certification, Flagging Certification, Forklift Certification and/or Defensive Driving Certification, or other required certification or license.