JOB
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
EXAMPLE OF 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 planDENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependentsVISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependentsOTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insuranceFLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expensesPAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per yearEMPLOYEE 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 PlanAnnual COLA adjustmentsAnnual merit increases of up to 5%To learn about benefits at the City of Redmond, please visit C2MB (ajg.com)
