Pay Range: $23.10 - $29.30 per hour (B23 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range: $23.10 - $24.52 per hour (B23 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Job Closing Date: Open until filled

There is one Road Maintenance Technician I opening with the Yakima County, County Roads Department - Maintenance Division. This position performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance thru multiple activities involving manual labor and the operation of various equipment used in the maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, drainage structures, and levees. Common equipment includes single and tandem axle 5-yard and 10-yard dump trucks, water trucks, and tractors with a variety of trailer and hitch combination(s) including, pintle, ball, and 5th wheel plate connections to; pup, flatbed, lowboy, tilt deck, tanker, belly dumps, and side dump trailers, with the purpose of; transporting, placing, removing, stockpiling, and distributing; aggregates, liquids, dirt, equipment, and other materials for road maintenance activities. Compacting roadways, snow removal, and sanding operations included. Operates a variety of other construction related equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Performs traffic control and routine preventative maintenance on equipment.

While the emphasis of this position leans heavily on performing manual labor, there is considerable opportunity for the complimentary use of equipment in support of the daily and programed maintenance operations. When required, this position may be assigned to perform other duties including the activities and utilization of equipment for the other job descriptions within the Road Maintenance Technician I Class specification.

Education & Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years of experience of which includes 1 year of experience driving with a Commercial Driver’s License. Experience must consist of one or all of the following: motorized equipment operation, road maintenance and/or construction experience or experience related to the essential duty statements listed above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

(Note: Applicants with equivalent education and or experience must provide a detailed explanation.)

Required:

• Valid State of Washington Driver's License with Commercial Driver's License Class A with Airbrake endorsement;
• Ability to obtain a tanker endorsement thru Washington State Department of Licensing within 12 months of hire;
• Ability to obtain a valid State of Washington Flagger Certification required for County Road assignments within 30 days of hire;
• Successful completion of general employment verification; and,
• Consent for queries of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to comply with Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 382).

Benefits included in position:

• Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

All applicants MUST apply online at: https://yakimacounty.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/YakimaCountyWA/details/Road-Maintenance-Technician---Maintenance-Worker--Yakima-_R1509-2 before the closing date on the job posting. For more information, contact Yakima County Human Resources Department (509) 574-2210 EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.10 - $29.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Maintenance: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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