Seasonal PW Technician

City of Jerome; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Job summary

The City of Jerome is hiring a Seasonal PW Technician to assist with manual maintenance tasks in the Public Works Department. Duties include pothole patching, street sanding, and basic equipment operation. Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license. This role requires manual labor and the ability to work outside in various weather conditions. The position lasts for two weeks, offering a pay rate of $16.50 per hour. Join us in keeping Jerome beautiful!

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to perform manual tasks for sustained periods.
• Understanding of job safety and public works operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with street sanding, pothole patching, and sign installation.
• Perform manual tasks and operate light equipment as needed.
• Prepare and maintain light vehicles and monitor fluid levels.

Skills

Manual tasks

Equipment maintenance

Safety precautions

Traffic laws knowledge

Instruction following

Education

Valid driver's license

18 years of age

Job description

Public Works Department – Seasonal PW Technician

Pay Rate: $16.50

Status: Two Weeks

General Statement of Duties

The City of Jerome is a dynamic organization that positively affects our citizens every day. This position performs a variety of semi‑skilled tasks related to the everyday operations and some emergency operations within the Public Works Department.

Supervision Received

Works under the immediate supervision of a Technician II, Lead Operator or Operations Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with street sanding, pothole patching, street painting, backfill street cuts, street crack filling, stop sign replacement, sign installation and repair.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks such as shoveling dirt, gravel, and other materials, cleaning up work sites, repairing drain pipes, etc.
• May be asked to operate light equipment.
• Perform equipment preparation and minor preventive maintenance on vehicles, trucks and related light equipment; monitor oil, grease, and fuel levels to ensure proper lubrication on a daily basis.
• May assist in water and irrigation main installation and repairs.

Professionalism & Communication

• Attend department meetings and communicate regularly with Supervisors and co‑workers.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Provide timely, respectful and thorough customer service.
• Communicate daily with cross‑functional teams regarding issues, events, and updates.
• Maintain a proper professional image and generate a positive public image.
• Be expected to be a leader within the organization as well as in the community.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of a variety of semi‑skilled maintenance and manual tasks.
• Some knowledge of equipment parts and preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of job safety and safety precautions related to public works operations.
• Working knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform manual tasks for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, the public and Supervisors.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.

Acceptable Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Essential Physical Abilities

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds; bending or squatting may be required.
• The employee will be expected to work from an elevated position, including climbing and working from ladders.
• The employee will be expected to work in confined spaces and must be able to wear appropriate equipment including belts and harnesses; sufficient physical and mental ability to withstand a confined environment is required.
• Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have adequate dexterity to manipulate, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms; standing, walking, talking, hearing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required.
• Work will be performed in outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

EEO Statement

The City of Jerome is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer and is a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Jerome is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status. Qualified veterans who provide required documentation will be given preference in accordance with Idaho state law.