Road Technician I and II

City of Caldwell (ID); Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Caldwell (ID) is seeking Road Technician I or Road Technician II to join the Street Department. The role involves manual labor and operating a variety of equipment to construct, repair and maintain streets, curbs, sidewalks and drainage systems.

Incumbents may train for promotion to Road Tech II within 8 to 12 months, with on-the-job learning under supervision. CDL and Tanker endorsement progress are part of the career path; duties include outdoor work in varying weather and field

Qualifications

• One year of work experience operating light and medium equipment.
• Two years of work experience for Road Technician II; six months as Road Tech I qualifies.
• Valid Idaho driver’s license and State of Idaho Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.
• Flagger certification, CPR, and First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Removes worn asphalt and debris with hand or power tools.
• Repairs underlay/roadbed and patches to grade; seals asphalt and concrete infrastructures.
• Operates equipment for maintenance of streets, curbs, sidewalks and drainage systems.
• Maintains and cleans tools, equipment and work sites.
• Communicates progress and coordinates with supervisor for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Operate light/medium equipment

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Education

Experience in street maintenance

Tools

Boom/scissor lifts

Power broom

Sander

Roller

Forklift

Job description

The City of Caldwell Street Department is looking for a Road Technician I or Road Technician II to join their team. In an underfill/training capacity, individual performs manual labor and operates a variety of equipment to construct, repair and maintain the City’s streets, curbs, sidewalks and drainage systems; performs related work as required.

Incumbent is obtaining Class A CDL and Tanker Endorsement and gaining experience for promotion to Road Tech II with solid performance and meeting minimum qualifications, typically within 8 to 12 months of hire.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform manual work associated with the construction, repair and maintenance of the City’s streets, curbs, sidewalks, street signs and drainage systems. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the assigned Lead and/or Supervisor. An employee in this class may be assigned to one or more specific areas of responsibility. Principal duties are performed in an outdoor environment, which may involve adverse weather conditions, roadways, and related hazards.

• Removes worn, cracked or weathered asphalt using hand or power tools and loads debris for disposal;
• Grades and repairs underlay or roadbed to prepare surface for patching;
• Rolls asphalt patching material and assures patch meets grade and standards;
• Seals and repairs asphalt and concrete infrastructures such as driveways and parking lots;
• Constructs retaining walls and other masonry structures;
• Manually digs trenches, secures, lowers and installs pipes and places precasts or builds inlet boxes and replaces and compacts bedding and overlay material;
• Grades and prepares surfaces for concrete curbs, gutters and storm water inlets;
• Builds and sets forms and pours and finishes cement for concrete structures such as curbs, gutters and storm water inlets;
• Operates mowers, chain saws and weed eaters to maintain right-of-ways, medians and common areas;
• Operates the following machines/equipment: boom/scissor lifts, power broom, sander, roller, forklift,
• Cleans and clears storm water inlets, drains, bridges, creeks and drainage;
• Plants trees, shrubs and plants, landscapes new construction areas and repairs or replaces landscaping disturbed during construction projects;
• Cleans and maintains City structures such as parking garages, decks and downtown areas;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Fuels, lubricates, performs preventative maintenance and inspects equipment for use in maintenance facilities and projects;
• Cleans and restores construction areas, job sites and other project areas;
• Cleans, maintains and repairs tools, equipment and facilities;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Road Technician I Education, Training and/or Experience Required:

• At least one year of work experience demonstrating proficiency in the operation of light and medium equipment and tools.

Road Technician II Education, Training and/or Experience Required:

• A minimum of two years of work experience demonstrating proficiency in the operation of light and medium equipment and tools. (At least six months as a Road Tech I level will qualify).

Preferred:

• Flagger
• CPR certified
• First Aid certified

Eligible for promotion to Road Technician II upon meeting minimum requirements for that position, acceptable work performance, and supervisor approval.

Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements for Road Technician II

• Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
• Possession of State of Idaho Class A CDL, No Restrictions with Tanker Endorsement.
• Flagger certification.
• CPR certification.
• First aid certified
• Position is subject to on-call and service response within a specified amount of time.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, drug testing and physical.
• DOT random drug testing.

Preferred:

• Additional Endorsements: Doubles/Triples; Hazmat
• Road Scholar

Pay range for a Road Technician I is $21.57-$24.23

Pay range for a Road Technician II is $22.94-$25.78