Maintenance Worker I

• THIS POSITION IS OPENED UNTIL FILLED, APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED**

Salary scale shown is minimum pay rate prior to the 2% CDL premium, and the maximum pay rate including premium pay and highest longevity pay, applicable only after 20 years of service.
* The Vegetation
Division within our Public Works Department is looking to hire a
Maintenance Worker I.
This position requires
performing general labor and semi-skilled manual work in the
maintenance and repair of City facilities, parks, and equipment
. This involves a variety of tasks which may subject the employee to heavy lifting and strenuous physical activity.
Employees are expected to
* *perform all of the duties of the Maintenance Worker I *
class as assigned. The list below is not meant to be all inclusive, and the full job description can be viewed* ***
here. Staff will have more detailed descriptions for each of the divisions to review when attending the mechanical aptitude test.

Some Primary Duties Include

• Operating and/or driving various equipment and machinery including but not limited to: pickups, one-yard loaders or less, tractors and implements, sign truck, pipe pusher, rollers, jackhammers, air compressors, concrete saws, chains saws, all mowers except tractor mowers used to cut right-of-ways, blowers, leaf machines, hand equipment, chippers, small power equipment, generators, sprayers and spreaders, forklifts, and V Box sanders.
• Being responsible for the operation of dump trucks; paint trucks; 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, a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more persons (including the driver), or any size vehicle which carries placarding amounts of hazardous materials.
• Performing minor mechanical repairs on such equipment.
• Ordering materials, and interfacing with sales personnel and vendors.
• Initiating work orders and repair orders and maintaining accurate records of time and materials used in work.
• Interacting courteously with other employees, utility customers, vendors and the public.
• Correctly and safely operating all equipment and tools used in assigned division.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Have

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• One (1) year of full-time, paid related work experience; AND
• A valid driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment.

* * You must obtain a*
*Class "A" CDL and tanker endorsement
within one (1) year of employment as a condition of continued employment.

• If necessary for assigned work, an employee will be required to obtain and maintain a Public Pesticide Operator's license, DSHS Water Supply Certification, First Aid Certification, Flagging Certification, Forklift Certification and/or Defensive Driving Certification, or other required certification or license.

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,