Concrete Maintenance Assistant

City of Kent, Washington•Manchester, NH

3d•$24 - $27

About The Position

Come work at a place where you have a direct impact on the quality of life for Kent residents, business owners and visitors alike! STREET/CONCRETE MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT Hourly Rate: $24.23-27.23 per hour, depending on experience Hours of Work: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Limited Hour (no more than 27 hours per week) This position is a non-benefited, temporary position that will be open until filled. If you have technical difficulties or need help in completing your online application, please feel free to call our office at (253) 856-5270 and we will do our best to assist you. Incumbents are non-benefited, temporary laborers performing routine maintenance work for the City. Work direction is provided by assigned supervisor or designee. Previous work experience performing duties identified below is desirable. The City of Kent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centrally located in the scenic Green River Valley, the City of Kent is a vibrant and culturally diverse community that offers an exceptional quality of life. With a population of 132,000 residents coming together from every corner of the world, Kent is the fifth most diverse city in the country, with an impressive 138 different languages spoken. As the sixth-largest city in Washington and the fourth-largest in King County, Kent is a rapidly growing community that strikes the perfect balance between urban amenities and natural beauty. Our captivating neighborhoods, nationally recognized parks, award-winning schools, and impressive economic growth make Kent a highly sought-after destination. At the City of Kent, we are driven by a mission to build a safe, thriving, sustainable, and inclusive community. Public service is an important calling, and our staff often share the great sense of reward they feel in the work they do each day. By choosing this path of service, we are certain you will find your own life enriched. The City of Kent offers highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, along with an inviting and supportive work culture. We value our employees and strive to create an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and work-life balance. If you're passionate about making a difference and serving your community, we invite you to explore our current job postings. Subscribe to receive updates on future opportunities and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with the City of Kent.

Requirements

Applicants must have a valid Washington State Driver's License and must be able to verify employment eligibility at time of hire
must have a high school diploma or equivalent
must successfully pass the City's pre-employment substance abuse screening, driving record check, and background check
must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience performing duties identified below is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform cement and asphalt road maintenance.
Perform sidewalk and curb repairs.
Assist in hot patching and overlaying roads.
Operate vehicles and equipment to haul materials and account for materials used in accordance with regulations and procedures.
Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time and during inclement & non-inclement weather conditions
Organize traffic control at work areas by setting up cones, signs, flagging, etc.
Respond to complaints concerning sidewalks, accidents, debris and traffic control.
Clean up assigned equipment and perform light grease maintenance as required.
Assist in back filling sidewalks with 5/8's crushed rock and topsoil.
Repair handrails as needed.
Apply procedures and practices necessary to complete tasks
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
Attend weekly and monthly safety meetings and perform monthly safety checks.
Complete timesheet and work orders in an accurate and timely manner.
Actively support the vision, mission, values and behavior statements of the department and the City.