Maintenance Technician In Training

Why its a great opportunity:The Maintenance Technician In-Training is an entry-level position into the Maintenance Technician classification series. There are three levels in the series (including the lead). The Maintenance Technician In-Training serves a one-year probationary period as they become eligible for promotion to the Maintenance Technician classification. No employee shall remain in the Maintenance Technician In-Training classification for longer than one year (26 pay cycles). If an employee in the Maintenance Technician In-Training receives the required CDL prior to one year (26 pay cycles) the employee may be promoted to the Maintenance Technician after six months of training in the Maintenance Technician In-Training classification. If an employee is unable to obtain the required CDL within the probationary period (26 pay cycles) they shall revert to the Maintenance Worker Classification in which they previously held status.

Why its a great department:PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people infrastructure systems and policies. PPWs team has more than 800 members that collaborate innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems sewer systems airports ferries building permits environmental review sustainability community planning and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Workshere.

How to be successful in the role:This is skilled work learning the operation of heavy construction and maintenance equipment for the Public Works and Utilities Department. Under the close direction of a lead or supervisor an employee of this classification is in training to operate trucks and other construction and maintenance equipment including special attachments and/or towing trailer-mounted equipment Incumbents are expected to obtain a valid Washington State Commercial Drivers license (CDL Class A with air brake restriction removed and tank endorsement) and learn and perform the duties of the Maintenance Technician classification.

Your future in this role:

You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Learn to operate Class II and lower road equipment for road maintenance and construction; haul and spread road maintenance material in dump trucks and trailers; operate tractor-mower equipment for mowing roadside vegetation; and operate dump trucks with snow plow and/or sanding units attached for plowing or sanding roads for snow and ice control.
• Drive trucks to transport materials and personnel to and from specified destinations.
• Learn to operate street sweeper patch truck street flusher vactor and vegetation management equipment to maintain County roads and shoulders.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Perform routine road maintenance such as brushing cleaning culverts cleaning ditches with a hand shovel or scoop reshaping and improving shoulders and clearing debris from the roadway surface and right-of way. Maintenance includes snow clearing and removal hauling gravel rock and asphalt oil as well as sanding and salting ice and snow.
• Excavate and backfill trenches with hand tools; load and unload trucks with heavy materials; shovel asphalt rock sand and gravel; spread and rake asphalt. Square and clean holes in the roadway and knocks off rough edges with a jackhammer or other hand tools and patch with hot or cold asphalt.
• Cut brush trees and other vegetation on the right of way; assists in the landscaping of County road rights of way and in the planting and maintenance of a variety of ground cover plants and trees; plant transplant trim prune weed sow seeds fertilize mulch pick up litter stake and water landscaped areas; trim and mow grass.
• Perform repairs to roadways roadway shoulders and related structures such as bridges guard rails and guard rail posts; pick up rubbish debris and dead animals; clean ditches and culverts by using a hand shovel; sweep bridges and traffic islands. Act as flagger; place traffic cones and other traffic control devices to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be foundhere.

• A current Pierce County Maintenance Worker holding regular career status.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State Commercial Drivers license (CDL Class A with air brake restriction removed and tank endorsement) within twelve months of hire.
• Must obtain a Traffic Control (Flagging) Card CPR and First Aid Card within the first six months of employment.

Satisfactory physical condition as evidenced by a county approved physical examination may be required prior to appointment to the position.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screen and interviews.

At Pierce County diversity equity and inclusion means commitment not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit develop and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds cultures lifestyles and perspectives committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local direct and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home

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