Flood Control & Drainage Maintenance Tech

Salt Lake County; Midvale, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Holidays

Vacation up to 24 days per year

12 sick days + 1 personal day per year

County-paid medical premium (Dental &V

Vision coverage including adult desig

Job summary

Salt Lake County is seeking personnel to perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work on highways, drainage structures, and streams, including snow removal and landscaping duties.

The role requires CDL with DOT medical card, flagging and defensive driving training, and compliance with safety rules. You will work with heavy equipment and contribute to flood control operations in a demanding outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License at hire to operate a County vehicle.
• Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at hire or within 90 days to operate a Salt Lake County vehicle.
• Must have a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card at hire.
• Must attend flagging training and recertify every two years.
• Must attend a Defensive Driving course.
• Must pass a mandatory drug test with random testing thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow removal on roadways and operate heavy equipment as needed.
• Maintain tools and equipment; perform minor repairs and keep them in good condition.
• Follow OSHA and MUTCD safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain stream channels, storm drains, flood gates, and other drainage structures by clearing debris.
• Set up traffic warning signs, cones, and barricades; flag traffic.
• Trim trees and bushes; haul away debris.
• Fill and place sandbags and install water pumps; remove ice jams.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

OSHA/MUTCD compliance

Regional knowledge

Manual labor endurance

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Salt Lake County is seeking personnel to perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work on highways, drainage structures, and streams, including snow removal and landscaping duties.

The role requires CDL with DOT medical card, flagging and defensive driving training, and compliance with safety rules. You will work with heavy equipment and contribute to flood control operations in a demanding outdoor environment.