Flood Control District Worker at Salt Lake County in Midvale, UT

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work on highways, drainage structures, and streams. Assists with snow removal and minimal landscaping.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire, in order to operate a County vehicle.

Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of hire OR obtain the Class B CDL within ninety (90) days of hire date to operate a Salt Lake County vehicle.

Must possess a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card at the time of hire.

Must attend flagging training and recertify every two (2) years.

Must attend a Defensive Driving course.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 • Removes snow from roadways.

 • Operates some heavy equipment.

 • Maintains tools and equipment by keeping them clean, repaired, and stored securely when not in use; performs minor repairs.

 • Complies to OSHA and/or MUTCD safety rules and regulations.

Road Maintenance

• Assists in crack sealing, patching, chip sealing, slurry seal preparation and resurfacing of roadways.
• Prepares roadways for the application of asphalt by grading and compacting road base. Spreads and compacts asphalt.
• Assists with concrete installation and removal. Assists in floating and finishing concrete.
• Sets up traffic warning signs, traffic cones, barricades, and flags traffic.

Landscaping

• Mows lawns using a commercial riding mower.
• Aerates and edges lawns.
• Repairs sprinkler systems.
• Plants/prunes trees and bushes; hauls away debris.
• Controls weeds.

Flood Control

• Maintains stream channels, storm drains, flood gates, and other drainage structures by clearing debris and excess sediment.
• Sets up traffic warning signs, traffic cones, barricades, and flags traffic.
• Trims trees and bushes; hauls away debris.
• Fills and places sand bags, and installs water pumps.
• Removes ice-jams from streams.