Maintenance Worker I - Eligibility List

City of Auburn; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker I to join their Public Works & Parks Maintenance divisions. This role involves operating various heavy machinery, performing minor mechanical repairs, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant work experience, along with a valid driver's license. The position offers a supportive work environment focused on community service and the opportunity to contribute to the city's maintenance efforts. Join a team committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and help make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Training and Development

Union Representation

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and pass a mechanical aptitude test.
• Experience operating various heavy machinery and minor repairs required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive various equipment including dump trucks and loaders.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Equipment Operation

Minor Mechanical Repairs

Record Keeping

Customer Interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dump Trucks

Forklifts

Power Equipment

Hand Equipment

Job description

The City of Auburn's Public Works & Parks Maintenance divisions are establishing an eligible list for Maintenance Worker I which will be used to fill future vacancies.There are no immediate vacancies.

This job announcement is open continuously and will generate an eligibility list to fill future vacancies throughout 2025.

Note: If you have applied and did not pass the Mechanical Aptitude Test within the last six months, there is no need to reapply, as applicants can only retest after that timeframe. If you have already taken and passed the mechanical aptitude test (within the last 6 months) and are currently on the eligibility list, you do not need to reapply. Each eligibility list remains valid for up to six months.

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 staff hired into this position will be brought in at Step 1 of the 6-step scale, which is $5097.98 month (~$29.41/hour).

This position is represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 117, and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement is effective 1/1/23 - 12/31/25.

Selection Process

Interested individuals should apply online with a complete application that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take an in-person assessment test (Mechanical Aptitude Test, 1.5 hours). Applicants must receive a passing score to be placed on the eligibility list for a screening interview with hiring managers. Applicants with a passing score may be invited to a formal interview and practical testing when there are open vacancies. The eligibility list established for this position is generally good for 6 months.

Testing

Our next round of mechanical aptitude testing will take place on April 18, 21, 28 & 30th. As additional testing dates are scheduled, this posting will be updated.

Employees are expected to perform all of the duties of the Maintenance Worker I class as assigned. The list below is not meant to be all inclusive, and the full job description can be viewed here. Staff will have more detailed descriptions for each of the divisions to review when attending the mechanical aptitude test.

Some primary duties include:

• Operating and/or driving various equipment and machinery including but not limited to: pickups, one-yard loaders or less, tractors and implements, sign truck, pipe pusher, rollers, jackhammers, air compressors, concrete saws, chainsaws, all mowers except tractor mowers used to cut rights-of-way, blowers, leaf machines, hand equipment, chippers, small power equipment, generators, sprayers and spreaders, forklifts, and V Box sanders.
• Being responsible for the operation of dump trucks; paint trucks; and/or a combination of a single vehicle with 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 vehicle designed to transport 16 or more persons (including the driver), or any size vehicle which carries placarding amounts of hazardous materials.
• Performing minor mechanical repairs on such equipment.
• Ordering materials, and interfacing with sales personnel and vendors.
• Initiating work orders and repair orders and maintaining accurate records of time and materials used in work.
• Interacting courteously with other employees, utility customers, vendors, and the public.
• Correctly and safely operating all equipment and tools used in assigned division.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• One (1) year of full-time, paid related work experience; AND
• A valid driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment.

For CDL eligible positions: you must obtain a Class "A" CDL and tanker endorsement within one (1) year of employment as a condition of continued 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.

About the City of Auburn

The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891 and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents, and hundreds of businesses - ranging from manufacturing to retail.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:

https://www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn

READY TO APPLY?

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement or [e-mail].

Selection procedure:

The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered. In positions where a CDL is required, a Drug Test will be required.

Communication from the City of Auburn:

We primarily communicate via email during the recruitment process. Emails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

Contact information:

If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, HR Coordinator, by email at [e-mail], by phone at 253-470-2087.