Public Works Maintenance

southogdencity; South Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

South Ogden City is seeking an entry-level heavy equipment operator to support the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, water, wastewater and irrigation systems. The role involves operating trucks, graders, bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, bucket trucks and snowplows on street and utility projects.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related work experience.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of general work experience in related field.
• Must be able to obtain a class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized heavy equipment (dump trucks, graders, bulldozers, loaders, backhoe, bucket trucks, snowplow).
• Perform construction, maintenance and repair of streets, water transmission, wastewater collection, and pressurized irrigation systems.
• Respond to city calls within 30 minutes and work on-call as required.
• Maintain safety and efficiency in daily operations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

On-call readiness

Respond to calls quickly

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Performs a variety of entry level duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of city utility and public works service systems including streets, water transmission, wastewater collection, and pressurized irrigation.

This position Operates specialized heavy equipment such as single & tandem axle dump trucks, road graders, cats/bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoe, bucket trucks, snowplow and other similar equipment in the construction, maintenance and repair of various Street, Water or Sewer Department projects and sites.

This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of general work experience in a field related to the duties listed above. The incumbent must be able to work "on-Call" and be able to respond to City calls within 30 minutes of the call. Incumbents must also be able to lift 50-75 pounds on a continual basis and obtain a class "A" CDL with tanker endorsement within 180 days of hire.

The starting hourly wage for this position is $22.17 – $28.05 per hour based upon experience and qualifications plus an excellent benefits package.

South Ogden City is an Equal Opportunity Employer