Internal Job Title Flood Control District Worker

Salt Lake Co; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A county maintenance department in Utah is seeking an individual to perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks including highway repair, snow removal, and landscaping. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, maintaining tools, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A valid CDL and DOT Medical Card are required at hire. The ideal candidate will actively assist in various maintenance functions and contribute to flood control efforts while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Driver’s License accepted by Utah.
• Hold a Class B Commercial Driver’s License or obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on highways and drainage structures.
• Remove snow from roadways and assist with landscaping.
• Maintain stream channels and drainage structures.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

DOT Medical Card

Flagging training

Defensive Driving course

Ability to perform minor repairs

Compliance with safety regulations

Tools

Heavy equipment

Commercial riding mower

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs semi‑skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work on highways, drainage structures, and streams. Assists with snow removal and minimal landscaping.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire, in order to operate a County vehicle.

Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at the time of hire OR obtain the Class B CDL within ninety (90) 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.

Must attend flagging training and recertify every two (2) years.

Must attend a Defensive Driving course.

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

• Removes snow from roadways.
• Operates some heavy equipment.
• Maintains tools and equipment by keeping them clean, repaired, and stored securely when not in use; performs minor repairs.
• Complies to OSHA and/or MUTCD safety rules and regulations.

Road Maintenance

• Assists in crack sealing, patching, chip sealing, slurry seal preparation and resurfacing of roadways.
• Prepares roadways for the application of asphalt by grading and compacting road base. Spreads and compacts asphalt.
• Assists with concrete installation and removal. Assists in floating and finishing concrete.
• Sets up traffic warning signs, traffic cones, barricades, and flags traffic.

Landscaping

• Mows lawns using a commercial riding mower.
• Aerates and edges lawns.
• Repairs sprinkler systems.
• Plants/prunes trees and bushes; hauls away debris.
• Controls weeds.

Flood Control

• Maintains stream channels, storm drains, flood gates, and other drainage structures by clearing debris and excess sediment.
• Sets up traffic warning signs, traffic cones, barricades, and flags traffic.
• Trims trees and bushes; hauls away debris.
• Fills and places sand bags, and installs water pumps.
• Removes ice‑jams from streams.