Maintenance Worker - CDL - Vegetation

THIS POSITION IS OPENED UNTIL FILLED, APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED

Salary scale shown is minimum pay rate prior to the 2% CDL premium, and the maximum pay rate including premium pay and highest longevity pay, applicable only after 20 years of service.

The Vegetation Division within our Public Works Department is looking to hire a Maintenance Worker I. This position requires performing general labor and semi-skilled manual work in the maintenance and repair of City facilities, parks, and equipment. Tasks may involve heavy lifting and strenuous physical activity. Employees are expected to perform all duties of the Maintenance Worker I class as assigned.

Primary duties include:

• Operating and/or driving various equipment and machinery including pickups, loaders, tractors, sign trucks, pipe pushers, rollers, jackhammers, air compressors, concrete saws, chainsaws, mowers, blowers, chippers, generators, sprayers, forklifts, and V‑Box sanders.
• Operating dump trucks, paint trucks, or a combination of a single vehicle with a GVWR over 26,000 pounds, or a trailer with GVWR over 10,000 pounds, or a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more persons, or any vehicle carrying hazardous materials.
• Performing minor mechanical repairs on such equipment.
• Ordering materials and interfacing with sales personnel and vendors.
• Initiating work orders and maintaining accurate records of time and materials used.
• Interacting courteously with other employees, utility customers, vendors, and the public.
• Correctly and safely operating all equipment and tools used in assigned division.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of full-time, paid related work experience
• A valid driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment

You must obtain a Class "A" CDL and tanker endorsement within one (1) year of employment as a condition of continued employment.

If necessary for assigned work, an employee will be required to obtain and maintain a Public Pesticide Operator's license, DSHS Water Supply Certification, First Aid Certification, Flagging Certification, Forklift Certification and/or Defensive Driving Certification, or other required certification or license.

The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891 and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents. The department encourages people from all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and is committed to racial, social, and economic equality for all people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions.

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. For assistance in the application or assessment process, contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement at human resources
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