Maintenance Technician - Streets chez City of Redmond, WA

About the Department

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub to an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups.

We are seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our team as a Street Maintenance Technician. As a Street maintenance Technician, you will have a crucial role in maintaining the safety and integrity or our city’s roadways. In this role, you will be performing a variety of tasks including repairing potholes, asphalt patching, maintaining signage, vegetation maintenance, traffic markings, street cleaning, guardrail repair, snow and ice response and be on rotational standby. 

This is a hands-on position and requires a combination of technical expertise, physical activity, and a commitment to quality workmanship. If you are passionate about maintaining safe and functional streets, and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply.

This position is Full Time- 4/10 6:00am-4:30pm Schedule Monday -Thursday

Position Duties

• Inspect, maintain, and repair of asphalt, street signs, pavement markings, and street furniture.
• Clear and maintain vegetation in the right of way using specialty mowers (Boom-arm flail mower and articulating slope mower) and handheld equipment.
• Respond to weather-related events, including snow and ice, wind, and flooding events.
• Operate specialized equipment: street sweeper, bucket lift truck, button truck, dump truck, snowplow, sander, asphalt patching truck, paint-sprayer, thermoplastic machine etc. to repair, maintain, and install components of the streets system.
• Safe operation of hand and power tools, as well as vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Participate in the after -hours standby program on a rotational basis, responding to emergency call outs and customer requests.
• Effective use of computers and tablets to track work order information, resource utilization, and perform inspections and condition assessments.
• Provide excellent customer service through positive and professional communication verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Any combination equivalent to high school diploma or equivalency and one (1) year construction or trades experience.   

Licenses and Certificates

• Valid Washington State Driver's License required
• Additional licenses and certificates that may be required depending on the area in which incumbent is assigned:
  • CDL, Class A or B; may need air brakes and/or tanker endorsement
  • Washington State Department of Transportation Flagging Certification
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Signs and Markings Level I certification
  • Pesticide Operators License

Other

This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.

Please review the Maintenance Technician – Public Works description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.

Other Qualifications

Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.
• PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan
• DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
• PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan
• Annual COLA adjustments
• Annual merit increases of up to 5%

To learn about benefits at the City of Redmond, please visit C2MB (ajg.com)