Concrete Specialist III

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What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees lives from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment we appreciate employees through great benefits a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

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Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays up to 24 vacation days 12 sick days and one personal day every year. Some positions have a hybrid work environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office.

Additional Benefits may include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic childcare and gym; hospital insurance pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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JOB SUMMARY
Performs a variety of semi-skilled work in construction maintenance and carpentry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Concrete Specialist I ($42192/year - $63286/year DOE)
One (1) year of experience related to these duties.
Must possess a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at the time of hire OR obtain the Class B CDL within sixty (60) 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 OR obtain within thirty (30) days of hire date.
Must attend flagging training and certify within sixty (60) days and recertify every two (2) years.
Must attend a Defensive Driving course within the first two (2) weeks of hire and recertify as required by county policy.
Must attend and be forklift certified within four (4) months (120 days) of hire.
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.

Concrete Specialist II ($46717/year - $70078/year DOE)
Two (2) years of experience related to these duties.
Must possess a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at the time of hire OR obtain the Class B CDL within sixty (60) 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 OR obtain within thirty (30) days of hire date.
Must attend flagging training and certify within sixty (60) days and recertify every two (2) years.
Must attend a Defensive Driving course within the first two (2) weeks of hire and recertify as required by county policy.
Must attend and be forklift certified within four (4) months (120 days) of hire.
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
Assists performing concrete construction carpentry and maintenance work on curbs gutters waterways sidewalks and flatwork.
Installs and maintains sprinkler systems and landscaping.
Maintains integrity of work area with traffic control equipment safety equipment and adherence to the OSHA and internal safety policies.
Removes snow from roadways.
Performs installation and repair of storm drain lines catch basins and cleanout boxes.
Performs general repairs on as needed.
May operate some heavy equipment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
concrete structural and precast construction finishing and maintenance work
Proper safety measures and precautions to concrete and maintenance work snow removal work and operation of heavy equipment
OSHA and MUTCD rules and regulations
Blue stakes system and markings
Methods materials and equipment necessary to perform highway/flood control construction maintenance and snow removal work
Pipe installation specifications and standards
Work zone traffic control systems short and long term
Computer programs to accomplish assigned tasks
Density and moisture content for proper compaction
Purchasing procedures and vendor contracts

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Required to drive and operate various types of equipment stand walk use hands to handle or operate objects tools or controls; reach climb balance stoop kneel crouch and crawl; frequent use of arms legs and back to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Employee regularly works outdoors and may be exposed to harsh weather conditions. Work near moving vehicles and machinery. May be exposed to fumes smoke and other particles. Noise level can be extreme.