Public Works Technician

Job Summary
Join our dynamic Public Works team as a Public Works Technician, where your expertise will keep our community’s infrastructure safe, functional, and efficient. In this vital role, you will operate heavy equipment, perform roadway maintenance, and assist in construction projects that enhance public safety and quality of life. Your hands-on skills and dedication to safety will ensure that streets, utilities, and public facilities are maintained to the highest standards. This position offers an engaging outdoor work environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to make a tangible impact on the community.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery including dozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, dump trucks, front loader trucks, and paving equipment to perform construction and maintenance tasks.
• Conduct roadway repairs, asphalt paving, and highway maintenance activities in accordance with safety protocols and project specifications.
• Assist in utility locating, trenching, and installation work for water, sewer, and other public utilities.
• Perform manual labor tasks such as heavy lifting, hand tool operation, welding, and use of power tools to support construction projects.
• Manage traffic control for work zones by setting up signage and barriers to ensure safety for workers and the public.
• Maintain detailed records of work performed, equipment usage, safety inspections, and project progress.
• Adhere strictly to FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations when operating commercial trucks or heavy equipment on public roads.

Experience

• Proven experience operating heavy construction equipment such as dozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, and dump trucks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of roadway construction techniques including paving and highway maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with utility locating processes and working on civil infrastructure projects in outdoor environments.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols related to heavy equipment operation, traffic control in work zones, and construction site safety standards.
• Experience working on road construction or public works projects with a focus on civil infrastructure maintenance.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks involving heavy lifting and manual handling while maintaining safety standards.
• Mechanical knowledge of Caterpillar equipment or similar machinery is highly desirable for troubleshooting and routine maintenance tasks.

Join us in making a difference through dedicated service in public works! We value proactive individuals who thrive outdoors and are committed to maintaining our community’s vital infrastructure with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,083 - $65,933