Street Maintenance Technician — Outdoor, Year-Round Impact

City of Lewiston, Idaho; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

PERSI retirement

Sick leave

Vacation accrual

Holiday pay

Job summary

City of Lewiston, Idaho is seeking a Streets/Traffic worker responsible for maintenance and repair of city streets and related infrastructure. The role operates outdoors in varied conditions and may lead seasonal crews, emphasizing safe work practices and customer service to residents and the public.

Primary duties include operating heavy equipment, installing and maintaining road surfaces, storm drains, and utility lines, with a focus on safe, efficient operations and adherence to city policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 2 years in street construction/maintenance or equivalent.
• CDL Class B with air brake and tanker endorsements preferred; Class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements obtainable within 12 months of hire.
• Idaho flagger card within 6 months; Traffic Control Technician Certification within 18 months; Safety Sensitive Position.

Responsibilities

• Follow OSHA/state regulations and City policies on safety.
• Operate and maintain city equipment (backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, street sweepers, plows, graders, etc.).
• Maintain and repair streets, roads, and right-of-ways; perform drainage and storm system work.
• Support winter maintenance: plowing, deicing, sanding, and street closures as needed.
• Maintain equipment and record progress; communicate with supervisor and public.

Skills

Read plans

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B with air brake and tanker endorsements (preferred)

Flagger card (ID) within 6 months

Traffic Control Technician Certification within 18 months

Job description

City of Lewiston, Idaho is seeking a Streets/Traffic worker responsible for maintenance and repair of city streets and related infrastructure. The role operates outdoors in varied conditions and may lead seasonal crews, emphasizing safe work practices and customer service to residents and the public.

Primary duties include operating heavy equipment, installing and maintaining road surfaces, storm drains, and utility lines, with a focus on safe, efficient operations and adherence to city policies.