Position Details

THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE AN INTERVIEW AND PRACTICAL TESTING/EVALUATION.
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*THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AS THEY COME IN**

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Salary scale shown is PRIOR TO the 2% CDL premium.*_ If the candidate selected already has their CDL, the premium will be effective immediately. Otherwise, the 2% premium will be effective when the CDL is obtained.

The City of Auburn Public Works department is looking for a talented Maintenance Worker II to add to our team! This position requires skilled manual work and/or heavy equipment operation in the construction, maintenance and repair of City equipment, utilities and facilities. This involves a variety of tasks which may subject the employee to heavy lifting and strenuous physical activity.

Employees may prioritize, schedule, direct and review the work of full-time employees, seasonal and temporary employees, volunteers, and community service workers for work projects.

Primary Duties

• Employees are expected to perform all of the duties of the Maintenance Worker II classification as assigned.
• Prioritize, schedule, direct and review work of employees on specific projects as assigned.
• Operate and/or drive various equipment and machinery including but not limited to: loaders, backhoes, tractor mowers used to cut street rights-of-way, street sweeper, and those items identified in the Maintenance Worker I job description.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor mechanical repairs on such equipment.
• Maintenance Worker II - CDL workers shall be responsible for operation of the; boom truck; and/or a combination of a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds, a trailer with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds if the gross weight rating of the combined vehicle(s) is more than 26,000 pounds, any size vehicle which carries placarding amounts of hazardous materials.
• Tree maintenance and/ or tree removal of various size trees, with operation of a 40ft bucket truck, chainsaws, pole saws and woodchipper
• During growing season, you will be responsible for directing and holding accountable MWI’s and seasonals on clearing of all vegetation within City Storm Ponds.
• Storm pond maintenance which requires operation of Ventrac slope mower, line trimmers, hedgers, chainsaws and other small tools
• Operation of sidearm tractor mowers used for maintaining roadside vegetation
• Operation of a Street Sweeper
• Walking on slopes or uneven terrain
• Stump grinding/ stump removal with the use of mini excavator and/or stump grinder
• Removal of noxious weeds
• Working within tall grasses and weeds
• Responsible for wearing personal protective equipment and being aware of your surroundings and the traffic near where you are working
• Plant trees and shrubs; seed lawns; prune trees and shrubs; perform various landscaping work; rake and blow leaves
• Assist in ordering materials and equipment for the division.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment including mowing equipment and attachments, backpack blowers and other small equipment; changing oil and belts; troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment failure; sharpening, grinding and mower blades,
• Perform skilled work in, mechanical, general maintenance and construction work.
• Monitor job safety; train other employees in safety techniques and safe use and care of tools and equipment.
• Compile and maintain permanent division records.
• Maintain accurate records of time and materials used in work.
• Interact courteously with other employees, utility customers, vendors, and the public
• Correctly and safely operate all equipment and tools used in assigned division.
• Safely mix and/or apply pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals to grounds and landscape.
• Set up and remove barricades, traffic cones or similar objects.
• Maintain proficiency and expertise in specific skills necessary for performing work.
• May perform the work of the Maintenance Worker I classification.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance
• Due to internal and external customer service needs, incumbent must be able to work a full-time schedule, on-site (appropriate City work sites).
• Works effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
• Completes work and projects in a thorough and timely manner.
• Understands and follows directions from supervisor, posted work rules and procedures.
• Works courteously and effectively with public officials, citizens, contractors, vendors, developers, supervisor, and other employees, both in person and over the telephone; assisting them with a wide variety of information pertaining to City and department.
• Show initiative in performing job functions.
• Perform related work as required.

While these duties may be a primary focus of this job, the full job description includes a more comprehensive list of responsibilities. Click Here to review the class specification.
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= Primary duty. Other primary duties may be identified on a position specific basis.

Minimum Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have:

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High school diploma*, or equivalent

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• three years of full-time paid related work experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment.

Must have or obtain a Class "A" CDL and tanker endorsement within twelve months* as a condition of employment which is *paid by the City.

If necessary for assigned work, an employee will be required to obtain and maintain a Public Pesticide Operator's license, Distribution Specialist Certificate of Competency from State of Washington D.O.H., First Aid Certification, Flagging Certification, Forklift Certification, Playground Safety Certification, Backflow Device Testing Certification, Ball field Safety Certificate and/or Defensive Driving Certification, or other required certification or license.

Additional Information
Why choose the City of Auburn?

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9/80 work schedule*

• Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• Front-loaded WA Paid Sick Leave with additional sick leave accruals each pay period
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• and more!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/employment_human_resources/benefits

About the City of Auburn

• 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, and hundreds of businesses - ranging from manufacturing to retail.*

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

• Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life *experiences and* welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be 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 (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburn

• *READY TO APPLY?

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement or humanresources@auburnwa.gov.

Selection procedure:
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

Communication from the City of Auburn:

• We primarily communicate via email during the recruitment process. Emails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.*

Contact information:
If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, HR Coordinator, by email at bwinters@auburnwa.gov, by phone at 253-470-2087.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,630.96 - $73,277.28 per year

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