Maintenance Technician - Road Operations

The salary range for this position is $5,012.00 - 6,210.00 monthly.

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for
six (6) Maintenance Technicians
to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Road Operations team. The successful candidates will have experience operating specialized road maintenance equipment and performing varied work in maintenance, construction, and other department activities, as a crew member or independently, as required.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs labor associated with maintenance, repair and construction of roadway systems including:
• Roadway/shoulder maintenance
• Construction
• Drainage
• Traffic control
• Mowing and vegetation control
• Bridge maintenance and construction
• Snow/ice removal and control
• Operates a variety of highway maintenance construction equipment, such as, but not limited to:
• Tilt/ramp trailer
• Street sweeper
• 10 yd. dump truck
• 5–8 ton roller
• Pup trailer
• Medium-size wheel loader
• Snowplow
• Brush chipper/truck
• Crack sealer
• Sander truck
• Controls traffic by flagging to guide traffic through work sites.
• Lubricates and performs minor mechanical equipment repairs.
• Assists in construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, structures, and equipment.
• Installs and maintains traffic control signs and road markings.

To view the full job classification:
Maintenance Technician.

This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures to meet operational requirements, such as clearing roads during a snow and ice event.

• Work Environment
  - Performs the majority of duties outdoors exposed to a variety of weather conditions. Employee risks physical hazard from heavy equipment, traffic and exposure to fumes, paints, solvents, pesticides, noise, and other hazardous/dangerous materials. Physical effort is required due to heavy lifting, frequently in excess of 50 lbs. and working in confined or cramped sites.
• Schedule - A regular full-time workweek shall normally consist of forty (40) hours within a seven (7) day period. The schedule may consist of eight (8), nine (9), or ten (10) hours of actual time worked or compensated per a twenty-four (24) hour period. Other schedules may be established with notice.
• Travel Requirements
  - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings.
• Customer Interactions
  - Daily interactions with Thurston County staff and the public.

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future – As a member of our team, you will enjoy a retirement plan, pre‑tax savings accounts, and comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
• Paid Leave – Full‑time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
• Robust Training Program – Employees are encouraged to attend county paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry.
• Flexible Work Schedules – Some options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation – The County offers voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out‑of‑pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre‑tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – A federal program that allows full‑time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans to get their student loans repaid.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of road construction, maintenance or equipment operating experience.
• A valid Washington State Class A, Commercial Driver’s License with air brake and tanker endorsements and without a manual restriction. A special endorsement for tanker must be obtained within six months of hire date.
• A valid First Aid Card (or one must…