Public Works Sanitary Collections: Maintenance Operator I

Be a part of the Public Works Sanitary Collections System Maintenance team at the City of Salem!
The City of Salem is currently hiring for a Maintenance Operator I position to work in the Public Works Department.
Make an impact:
The City of Salem Public Works department is hiring a Maintenance Operator I (MOI). We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn, work in a strong team-oriented environment, and enjoy working in a community and customer service-based organization.

The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development. If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety, and welfare of our community and our team.

Learn and grow:
The Maintenance Operator I position is the entry level position for the Sanitary Collections Group. Through our internal development process our employees receive opportunities to obtain a CDL (if they don't already possess one), safety training, traffic control training, and trade skill training that over time will open the doors to compete for other positions within the work group such as:

• Public Works Maintenance Operator II
• Public Works Crew Leader
• Public Works Project Leader

• You will be asked to do the following tasks: level pipe, setting line and grade, elevations, facilitating in all aspects of pipe laying duties and repairs, general installations and maintenance of Air release valves, Gate valve exercising and repairs. Cure in place pipe point repair operations.
• You will be asked to run the following equipment: run jack hammers, jumping jacks, easement clearing with hydro mulcher, mini excavators, and weed eaters.
• Schedule Requirement: successful candidate will be required to perform on-duty, standby, and overtime as scheduled/needed.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Entry level driver training for attaining a Class A CDL
• Position schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with occasional call back, standby and overtime may be required on a rotating basis.

• Must pass the pre-employment background check, drug test (including marijuana),and/or physical exam.
• Must have an Oregon Commercial Driver License (CDL) and a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards or must obtain the Oregon Class A license with a tanker endorsement six months from hire date.
• One-year general maintenance, repair, paving, or construction experience in street right-of-way, street maintenance, public works facilities, utility systems, and public improvement. Preference will be given to experience in specific area of assignment.
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.