A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
08/02 Provo City is looking for a full-time Streets Maintenance Worker to perform equipment operation and manual work in Streets Maintenance in Public Works. This position involves repairing and maintaining streets and roads. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the numerous services provided to the residents of Provo City are strongly encouraged to apply. Job Details What is the compensation? (G23 - G27) $22.44 - $38.56 per hour (depending upon qualifications) Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance ; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching ; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market.
Employees also receive great perks:
free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule , and others. For more information about benefits What are the main duties? Patch holes in streets with asphalt. Operate a variety of road maintenance equipment. Perform minor repair and maintenance work on the following equipment: snowplows and spreader, water trucks, street sweeper, vacuum trucks, asphalt rollers and trailers, pavers, front-end loaders, fork lifts, ten-wheelers, jack hammers, compressors. Operate crack sealing and weed sprayer equipment. Perform traffic safety functions including serving as flagger. Fill dirt and road surfaces to grade specification. Maintain dirt road surfaces, shoulders, and parking lot. Lay asphalt to specifications with paver. Perform demolition work. Perform traffic safety functions including the manufacture and installation of control devices and operation of protective and marking devices. Clean spills on roads of commercial waste or at accident scenes. Report areas of City property requiring attention. Respond to the public's needs and assist the public within the general rules of the department. Perform the work of lower-level Street Maintenance Workers as needed and perform other related duties as required. What are the minimum qualifications?
Streets Maintenance Worker I:
1 year of general equipment operation and/or maintenance experience or other job-related experience.
Streets Maintenance Worker II:
2 years of experience as an Apprentice Streets Maintenance Worker; or 3 years of general equipment operation and/or maintenance experience.
Streets Maintenance Worker III:
2 years of experience as a Streets Maintenance Worker; or 5 years of comparable, job-related experience.
Streets Maintenance Worker IV:
3 years of experience as a Streets Maintenance Worker Ill OR 6 years of comparable experience in a related field. Utah LTAP Road Master (Level 2) Cert. For all levels, a valid, lawful Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required and an endorsement of N - Tanker, Flagger Certificate, and Forklift Certificate is required within probationary period. For the full classification specifications, visit the links below. Streets Maintenance Worker I Streets Maintenance Worker II Streets Maintenance Worker III Streets Maintenance Worker IV What is the selection process? Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on August 3, 2026 . Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration. If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months. Why Provo City? Provo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. To deliver on those priorities, the Administration developed a brand promise to establish the high standards of our community identifies as the
Provo Pillars:
Welcoming, Safe and Sound, Economically Vibrant , and Forward Looking . Together we are building a strong foundation for a community that is honored both nationally and locally. Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live . Provo has been awarded the "Best Performing City" three years in a row, and we were ranked the 'Best Run City in America' by WalletHub for 2025. Visit provo.gov to learn more! Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
