Streets Operator-in-training

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

What You’ll Do

As a Street Operator-in-Training, you’ll be involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of city streets, alleys, storm drains, and City-owned property. This is a hands-on, active role perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors and making a visible difference in their community!

Salary & Benefits

Full Salary Range: $20.51 – $28.44 per hour

Starting Salary: $20.51 – $22.26 per hour

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off and holiday pay

Essential Functions

• Uses a variety of hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, picks, brooms, pitch forks, etc;
• Sweeps alleys and sidewalks, hand shovels snow, hand salts and sands, cleans up debris and construction waste;
• Loads or unloads supplies; lifts and moves heavy objects; lifts and carries gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, or other materials for the maintenance of streets, structures, or property owned by the City;
• Prepares the ground for application of asphalt, concrete, or pre-mix materials to streets or roadways and assists in raking, smoothing, and tamping repaired patches;
• Operates small power tools, tampers, snow blower, or roller; may operate pick-up or small vehicle in transportation of materials; checks equipment on a daily basis to assure that it is operating safely and correctly;
• Sets up and removes barricades as needed to redirect traffic; places pavement markings, installs street signage; assists in snow removal operations; assists in filling and placing sandbags during flood control;
• Operates sanding truck and snowplow and occasionally operates dump truck;
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • A. Sufficient education and training to demonstrate an ability or aptitude to perform above duties.
  • B. Some experience in the operation of heavy‑duty trucks preferred.
  • C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Some knowledge of City geography; some knowledge of basic maintenance procedures; some knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to above duties; some knowledge of the operation of standard hand and power tools.
  • Some skill in the operation of standard hand tools and heavy‑duty trucks.
  • Ability to work in all weather extremes; ability to perform strenuous physical labor; ability to operate small, motorized vehicles and pick‑up; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to develop effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
• Special Qualifications:
  • Must possess a valid Idaho Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement, Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement preferred.
  • Must work on a twenty‑four (24) hour stand‑by on call basis.
  • May be required to become Flagger Certified.
• Residency Requirement: Shall be expected, within six months of hire, to establish residence within a 45‑minute notification response zone from the Street Division Administration Building.

Pay Range

Pay Range: See Position Description

Benefits

Full‑time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, vision and life coverage. You will also be eligible for retirement benefits through PERSI. PERSI is a defined benefit plan that offers guaranteed retirement benefits for full‑time employees.

About the City of Idaho Falls

Join a team that’s shaping one of the best places to live and work in the country. As the largest city in eastern Idaho—and consistently recognized for job growth and livability—the City of Idaho Falls offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment. Our employees enjoy meaningful public service careers across 11 departments, including parks and recreation, utilities, public safety, and more. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and retirement through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). With a strong community spirit, beautiful natural surroundings, and year‑round recreational and cultural activities, Idaho Falls is more than a workplace—it’s a place to grow, thrive, and make a difference.