Public Works Operator I

West Valley City; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

West Valley City is seeking a Crew Member to operate City vehicles and heavy equipment, perform road and infrastructure maintenance, and support snowplow operations. A Utah Class A or B CDL is required, with on-call duties during winter weather.

The role includes lead responsibilities on small crews, with a Monday-Thursday schedule and potential overtime on weekends. Benefits include full health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, holidays, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years operating equipment or three years of related construction experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Valid Utah driver’s license and Class A/B CDL without air brake restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Operate light and heavy trucks (over 26,000 lbs GVW) and City equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections on equipment.
• Track daily work with labor, equipment and materials; participate in crew meetings.
• Support snowplow operations and stand-by call-outs; set up barricades and traffic control.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years operating equipment or 3 years construction experience

Tools

Loader

Forklift

Mower

Chipper

Roller

Crack sealer

Tar pot

Street sweeper

Job description

Description

Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Work as a crew member operating City vehicles and equipment and performing tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure such as roadways, sidewalks and right of ways in all types of weather conditions. Applicants must have Utah class A or B CDL. Occasionally act as lead worker on small crews.

Operator I: $51,819 - $71,251, depending on qualifications

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6:30 AM-5:30 PM, some weekends and after hrs. during snow season

Benefits: Full Benefits; health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement.

Retirement: Utah Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)

Job Posting Close Date: May close any time after November 3rd, 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate light duty and heavy duty (exceeding 26,000 lbs. GVW) trucks. Operate City equipment including mud jacker, snowplow, loader, forklift, dump truck, mower, chipper, roller, crack sealer, tar pot and street sweeper. Perform routine maintenance of equipment as required. Perform safety inspections on equipment. Must be able to obtain City certifications of equipment including loader, forklift, mower, chipper, roller, crack sealer, tar pot and street sweeper within 2 years of employment.
• Track and fill out daily work reports including labor, equipment and materials used on specific work tasks. Actively participate in crew meetings and decision making.
• Assignment to 12-hour (am or pm) snowplow shift. Ability to report to work within 30 minutes of call out when placed on stand-by by shift supervisor. Respond to emergency after hours callouts when assigned. Flag traffic and erect and dismantle barricades, signs and cones. Know and follow blue staking requirements.
• Learn and follow department policies and procedures governing safety and work performed. Demonstrate awareness of safety conditions that affect all crew members. Recognize potential safety problems and take action to correct them.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Act as lead worker on small crews that include Maintenance workers or seasonal employees. Track daily work accomplished including hours of labor, equipment and materials used for each task.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years, operating equipment or three years of related experience working in the construction field either in road construction or concrete finish work.

Language Skills

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Possess a valid Utah driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one.
• Valid Utah Class A or B Commercial Driver License without air brake restrictions.
• Loader level 1 Utah certification within 6 months.

Other

• General knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in completing infrastructure maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work effectively with others, work long hours in stressful weather conditions and to accept call-out responsibility.
• Ability to make sound decisions regarding the best use of City resources in a call-out situation.
• Ability to react to change productively and perform other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to work independently.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate to heavy physical activity.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather condition.

Work Environment

Frequently subject to extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow. Frequent exposure to dust, fumes, hot asphalt and road improvement materials. Subject to moderate noise levels. Exposure to moderate physical hazards in the performance of projects and maintenance. Exposure to intermittent stress due to human behavior and job tasks.