Job Details

The Street Operator role is responsible for maintaining and repairing the City`s streets, drainage systems, and public areas to ensure they are safe and functional for the community. This role involves operating trucks and equipment and working under the guidance of the Streets Supervisor or Lead Worker. The job requires good teamwork, a focus on safety, and quality work, while also being able to work independently when needed.  This job is performed outdoors, in all kinds of weather conditions, from summer heat to freezing temperatures.

While many job tasks are learned on the job, prior training or experience in operating specialized equipment, excavation, trenching, and construction skills are preferred.

Must live within 15 miles of Twin Falls (to serve in a rotating on-call schedule).

Key Responsibilities:      

• Operate trucks and heavy equipment to transport materials, repair roads, and complete maintenance tasks.
• Plowing snow in bad weather and sanding streets in icy conditions.
• Maintain and repair equipment, such as loaders, sweepers, trucks, trailers, and rollers.
• Help with installing and maintaining traffic signs within the city limits.
• Assist with painting road markings, including turn lanes, pedestrian crossings, and school zones.
• Patch potholes and maintain road surfaces.
• Perform tasks like laying blacktop, sanding/plowing streets in winter, maintaining gravel roads, resurfacing roads, and clearing storm drains.
• Load and unload materials and debris, manage construction materials, and maintain streets.
• Assist with removing old asphalt, patching, and sealing roads.
• Clean stormwater inlets, drains, and other drainage systems.
• Be available for on-call shifts, including emergency response after hours.
• Communicate work progress to supervisors and suggest improvements when needed.
• Address citizen questions politely and in a timely manner.

Qualifications:   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction equipment and materials.
• Understanding of traffic safety practices and principles.
• Familiarity with how to operate and maintain equipment.
• Ability to lift and use hand and power tools.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations and act professionally.
• Ability to work well with a team and communicate clearly with the public and staff.
• Willingness to learn and apply new technologies and methods.
• Ability to work independently and make good decisions based on rules and guidelines.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructions.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Experience operating specialized equipment, excavation, trenching, and construction skills (preferred); or
• Any combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work.

Special Qualifications:

• Valid Idaho Class A Commercial Driver`s License (required within 120 days of hire), with tanker and trailer endorsements preferred.
• Flagger certification (required within 1 year of hire).

Essential Physical Abilities:                                                                                                                                                                         

• Ability to communicate effectively and understand safety rules while working in high-traffic areas.
• Good vision and observation skills to operate equipment safely in traffic.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools and perform repairs.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and work in challenging conditions such as trenches and rough terrain.
• Physical mobility and reflexes necessary to access and operate construction equipment.

Benefits:              

The City of Twin Falls offers a comprehensive benefits package, including the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), vacation and sick leave accrued bi-weekly, 12 paid holidays, paid long-term disability and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, medical and dental insurance, and much more.

Our Culture:       

The City of Twin Falls, governed by a Council-Manager system with seven elected council members and a City Manager, emphasizes political stability, financial strength, continuous improvement, and innovative problem-solving. The organizational values prioritize citizens as customers, employees as integral team members, service with integrity, and a collaborative approach to decision-making. The City empowers its employees, encourages appropriate risks for excellence, values teamwork, emphasizes ongoing communication, and believes in consensus for effective decision-making.

Application Process:       

Please submit your application along with a resume detailing your qualifications and experience on our website at https://www.tfid.org/Jobs.aspx  

Final candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and a background check which includes a review of criminal records, driving records, and professional job references as a condition of hire.    For more information, please visit our website at www.tfid.org or contact Human Resources at (208) 735-7331.