Maintenance Worker I - Cdl - Public Works

Salary : $57,664.08 - $74,288.40 Annually
Location : Auburn, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department:Public Works
Opening Date: 11/29/2023
Closing Date: 11/29/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TM
Position Details
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 staff hired into this position will be brought in at Step 1 of the 6-step scale, which is $4,805.34 month (~$27.72/hour). If the new staff member already has their CDL, the 2% premium will be effective right away. Otherwise, the 2% premium will be added to wages after the CDL has been obtained.
This position is represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 117, and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement is effective 1/1/23 - 12/31/25.
The following future pay increases have been negotiated:
January 1, 2024: 3% increase
January 1, 2025: 3% increase
This job announcement is open continuously and will generate an eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies throughout 2024 in our Public Works divisions: Sewer, Storm, Streets, Vegetation, Water Distribution, and Water Operations.
Current vacancies as of 11/29/23 = FTEs
(1) MWI-Vegetation
(1) MWI- Streets
(1) MWI-Water
Selection Process
Interested individuals should apply online with a complete application that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take an in-person assessment test (Mechanical Aptitude Test, 1.5 hours). Applicants must receive a passing score to be placed on the eligibility list for a screening interview with hiring managers.Applicants with a passing score may be invited to a formal interview and practical testing when there are open vacancies. The eligibility listestablished for thisposition is generally good for 6 months.
Testing
Our next round of mechanical aptitude testing will take place on January 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th. As additional testing dates are scheduled, this posting will be updated.
Primary Duties
This position requiresperforming general labor and semi-skilled manual work in the construction, maintenance and repair of City facilities, utilities 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 . 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.

Minimum Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have:

• AHigh School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• One (1) year of full-time, paid related work experience such as construction, general labor, etc.; 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.
Additional Information
Why choose the City of Auburn?

• 9/80 work schedule
• Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• Front-loaded WA Paid Sick Leave with additional sick leave accruals each pay period
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Student Loan Management Assistance through , including certification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Reimbursement program after one (1) year of employment
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• and more!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
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, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburnREADY TO APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement or .
Selection procedure:The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
If identified as a top candidate, you will complete pre-employment screenings before officially being appointed into a position; conditional offer letters will be issued as appropriate. Pre-employment screenings will include background and reference checks, a driving abstract review, and an audiogram. In positions where a CDL is required, a drug screen and DOT physical will also be required before being appointed into a position.
Communication from the City of Auburn:We primarily communicate via email during the recruitment process. Emails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.
Contact information:
If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, HR Coordinator, by email at bwinters@auburnwa.gov, by phone at 253-470-2087.
Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:
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Thank you for your interest in joining Team Auburn!Hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the education and work experience sections of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master Degree or higher

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How many years of full-time, paid related work experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• At least 1 year but less than 2 years
• At least 2 but less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

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Do you have a valid driver's license, without impending risk of loss?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have your Class A - commercial driver's license (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have your Tanker Endorsement?

• Yes
• No

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Which division are you most interested in working in?Check all that apply.

• Streets
• Vegetation
• Water
• Sewer
• Storm

Required Question