Equipment Operator - Concrete Maintenance Technician

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. In this role, you will represent the city, and our values of service, integrity, accountability, belonging and stewardship. The Public Works Department is responding to the growing needs of the City as we are seeking to hire a Concrete Maintenance Technician with a focus on Heavy Equipment Operation to join our dedicated team in our Public Works Department. Join us in our commitment to enhancing Redmond's infrastructure and serving our community. You are an outdoors type of person: You are not made to sit in an office or at a desk all day. Rain or shine, you prefer being outside doing work with your hands and on a dedicated team. You are comfortable in a fast-paced environment where every day is a little different: This means being physically on the move all day long and possessing the ability to shift gears when new situations arise. You love being a part of the team : We have a collaborative group who possess an eagerness to learn and serve our community. Our crews love their job and helping one another grow to be better. In addition, the role will also be responsible for the following: Operate heavy machinery such as excavators, loaders, dozers, graders, backhoes, and forklifts Drive and transport commercial vehicles and equipment Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks and equipment Load, secure, and transport machinery safely between job sites Follow site plans, grade specifications, and directions from supervisors or engineers Conduct routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs on equipment Monitor equipment performance and report mechanical issues Maintain safe work practices and comply with OSHA and site-specific safety rules Assist with ground crew tasks when needed, such as spotting or material handling Maintain, repair or replace damaged sidewalks, trails and pathways Maintain work order records and track program progress Construct missing segments of sidewalk or new assets as requested Assist utilities with projects impacting assets in the sidewalk or curb and gutter areas 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 and a driving record that meets City standards. 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; WWCPA 1 or 2 (desirable) WDS or WDM 1 (desirable) 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 job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements. 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)