Streets Operator-in-training

Streets Operator-in-training

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City of Idaho Falls:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 3, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
R26 _000180

Be a part of a dynamic team whose common goal is to make a difference in our community.

It is amazing to know that by being a part of the City of Idaho Falls team, you would be doing important work for our community that affects people’s lives. Every day brings new challenges and rewards!
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* Job Description:

**** Join Our Team as a Street Operator-in-Training!
** Are you looking for a hands-on career where you can make a real impact in your community? The City of Idaho Falls is hiring a Street Operator-in-Training to help keep our streets safe, clean, and well-maintained. This is an excellent opportunity to start a fulfilling career in public service, gain valuable skills, and work alongside a dedicated team that takes pride in improving city infrastructure.

** What You’ll Do
** As a Street Operator-in-Training, you’ll be involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of city streets, alleys, storm drains, and City-owned property.

This is a hands-on, active role perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors and making a visible difference in their community!  
** Salary & Benefits
*** Full Salary Range: $20.51 – $28.44 per hour
* Starting Salary: $20.51 – $22.26 per hour  
** Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
*** Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
* Retirement benefits
* Paid time off and holiday pay  If you're ready to build a career in public works, learn new skills, and contribute to the growth and safety of Idaho Falls, apply today!  
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* Essential Functions:

** Uses a variety of hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, picks, brooms, pitch forks, etc.; sweeps alleys and sidewalks, hand shovels snow, hand salts and sands, cleans up debris and construction waste.
Loads or unloads supplies; lifts and moves heavy objects; lifts and carries gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, or other materials in the maintenance of streets, structures, or property owned by the City.  Prepares the ground for application of asphalt, concrete, or pre-mix materials to streets or roadways and assists in raking, smoothing, and tamping repaired patches.

Operates small power tools, tampers, snow blower, or roller; may operate pick-up or small vehicle in transportation of materials; checks equipment on a daily basis to assure that it is operating safely and correctly.  Sets up and removes barricades as needed to redirect traffic; places pavement markings, installs street signage; assists in snow removal operations; assists in filling and placing sandbags during flood control.  

Operates sanding truck and snowplow and occasionally operates dump truck. Performs related duties as required.  
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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Education and Experience:

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Sufficient education and training to demonstrate an ability or aptitude to perform above duties.
ANDB.
Some experience in the operation of heavy-duty trucks preferred
ORC.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.  
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
**** Some knowledge
** of City geography; some knowledge of basic maintenance procedures; some knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to above duties; some knowledge of the operation of standard hand and power tools.
** Some skill
** in the operation of standard hand tools and heavy-duty trucks.
** Ability to
** work in…