Public Works Street Maintenance Trainee

City of Idaho Falls; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Retirement benefits

Paid time off and holiday pay

Job summary

City of Idaho Falls seeks a Street Operator-in-Training to participate in the construction, maintenance, and repair of city streets, alleys, and city-owned property. This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work and contributing to community infrastructure.

The position offers a full benefits package including health/dental/vision/life insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off. A flexible schedule may be required for snow removal and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to duties.
• Ability to operate standard hand tools and heavy-duty trucks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Uses hand tools such as shovels, rakes, picks, brooms, and similar equipment.
• Sweeps alleys and sidewalks; shovels snow; salts and sands; cleans debris and waste.
• Loads/unloads supplies; moves gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, or other materials.
• Prepares ground for asphalt/concrete and assists in patching.
• Operates small power tools, tampers, snow blower, or roller; may drive small vehicle for materials transport.
• Sets up/removes barricades; places pavement markings; posts street signage; assists in snow removal and flood control.

Skills

Heavy-duty trucks

Safety procedures

Communication

Hand tools

Job description

City of Idaho Falls seeks a Street Operator-in-Training to participate in the construction, maintenance, and repair of city streets, alleys, and city-owned property. This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work and contributing to community infrastructure.

The position offers a full benefits package including health/dental/vision/life insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off. A flexible schedule may be required for snow removal and emergencies.