Job Description

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The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.

Our Values:

• Integrity

• Common Sense

• Innovation

• Accountability

Position Data:

Road Maintenance Technician II-J23-U14-HRegularNon-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
Pay Range: Road Maintenance Tech I: $24.76 - $31.40 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B23 Step 1-13)

Pay Range: Road Maintenance Tech II: $27.44-$34.80 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-13)

Hiring Range: Road Maintenance Tech I: $24.76 - $26.27 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B23 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Hiring Range: Road Maintenance Tech II: $27.44 - $29.12 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Position Closes: Open Until Closed with Weekly reviews starting Friday, May 29, 2026

There are multiple Road Maintenance Technician I/II (Bridge Crew) openings with the Yakima County Roads Division at the Yakima location. These positions perform both skilled and semi-skilled maintenance with experienced, journey level capabilities, thru multiple activities involving manual labor and the operation of various equipment used in the maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, drainage structures, and levees. Common equipment includes single and tandem axle 5-yard and 10-yard dump trucks, water trucks, and tractors with a variety of trailer and hitch combination(s) including, pintle, ball, and 5th wheel plate connections to; pup, flatbed, lowboy, tilt deck, tanker, belly dumps, and side dump trailers, with the purpose of; transporting, placing, removing, stockpiling, and distributing; aggregates, liquids, dirt, equipment, and other materials for road maintenance activities. Compacting roadways, snow removal, and sanding operations included. Operates a variety of other construction related equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Performs traffic control and routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
While the emphasis of this position leans heavily on performing manual labor, there is considerable opportunity for the complimentary use of equipment in support of the daily and programed maintenance operations. When required, this position may be assigned to perform other duties including the activities and utilization of equipment for the other job descriptions within the Road Maintenance Technician I & II Class specification.

Road Maintenance Technician I is an Entry-Level position.
Road Maintenance Technician II is a Journey-Level position.

While the emphasis of this position is on the bridge and drainage operations; when required, this position may be assigned to perform other duties including the activities and utilization of equipment for the other job descriptions within the Road Maintenance Technician I & II Class specification.

There will be a driving exercise with a 10-yard standard transmission, Dump Truck as a part of the interview.

Benefits included in position:
Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
Retirement Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave

Note: This is an AFSCME 2264 Bargaining Position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

Performs maintenance on a variety of drainage structures such as drainage improvement districts (DID), ditches, catch basins, drywells and culverts.

Repairs and maintains asphalt surfaces.

Repairs and replaces roadside and bridge guardrails.

Clears brush and trees from roadways, Right of ways, and levees.

Provides oversight, expertise, and in field training for the Road Maintenance Technician I position.

Performs traffic control operations and implements work zone safety precautions as a flagger on County roads.

Operates dump trucks in snow and in ice control operations. Hauling materials and equipment to and from jobsite.

Other duties as assigned including those typically assigned to other job descriptions within the Road Maintenance Technician I & II classification.

Other duties required.

Education and Experience:

Road Maintenance Technician I:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years of experience of which includes 1 year of experience driving with a Commercial Driver’s License. Experience must consist of one or all of the following: motorized equipment operation, road maintenance and/or construction experience or experience related to the essential duty statements listed above; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Road Maintenance Technician II:

Internal Candidate Requirements: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and a total of 5 years of experience of which includes 1 year of experience driving with a Commercial Driver’s License and 2 years of work experience performing the duties of a Road Maintenance Technician I within Yakima County or other governmental (State, Federal or Local Government) or private road maintenance / construction operation. Experience is defined as: motorized equipment operation, road maintenance and/or construction experience or experience related to the essential duty statements listed above.

External Candidate Requirements: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and a total of 5 years of experience of which includes 2 years of experience driving with a Commercial Driver’s License AND work experience performing the duties of a Road Maintenance Technician I within Yakima County or other governmental (State, Federal or Local Government) or private road maintenance / construction operation. Experience is defined as: motorized equipment operation, road maintenance and/or construction experience or experience related to the essential duty statements listed above.

(Note: Applicants with equivalent education and or experience must provide a detailed explanation.)

Required:

Valid State of Washington Driver's License with Commercial Driver's License Class A with Airbrake and Tanker Endorsements.

Valid State of Washington Flagger Certification required for County Road assignments within 30 days of hire.

Successful completion of general employment verification and pre-employment DOT Drug Testing

Consent for queries of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to comply with Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 382).

Preferred:

Road Maintenance Technician I:

valid State of Washington Driver's License with Commercial Driver's License Class A with Airbrake & Tanker endorsement.

Equipment Used:

Single and tandem axle; 5-yard dump; 10-yard dump; tractors; water truck; 1 ton pickup truck; automobiles; variety of truck and hitch combinations including; ball; pintle; 5th wheel plate connections; Assortment of trailers; ;flatbed, tilt deck, belly dump; side dump; pup trailer; lowboy; tanker trailer; hook and lift combination trucks; vactor trucks; asphalt & liquid distributors; drum compactors; roadside mowers; front end loaders; backhoe; mini excavators; skid steer; forklifts; rodding machine; jetting machine; various hand and power tools; Water pumps; vibratory compactors; jackhammers; chain saws; asphalt/concrete saws; undercarriage brooms; pickup brooms; brush chippers; welder; oxyacetylene torch; variety of hand and power tools; computer; tablet; satellite communicator; two way radios; cell phones; Other equipment and tools as required by the activity assigned.

Working Conditions:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to or in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is performed out in the field.

Environment: excessive noise, exposure to weather, extreme temperatures, moving/mechanical parts, pathogen exposure, vibration, travel, multiple work locations, field work, and work is performed in and around County roadways

Physical Demands: bending, carrying, handling, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, fingering, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, hearing, talking, and visual acuity, driving, mobility, and repetitive motions.

Intellectual Demands: ability to multitask, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate and communicate in conversations, and ability to follow written and verbal instruction.

Knowledge:

road maintenance/construction techniques and standards;

basic equipment maintenance;

knowledge of equipment and tools used in road and bridge maintenance; and,

work zone safety precautions.

Skills (and abilities):

Operating boom trucks, dump trucks, front end loaders, backhoes and other common road maintenance equipment; performing preventive maintenance on equipment; applying traffic control techniques; using two-way radios and other communications devices; applying customer service techniques; establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers; communication, both oral and written, sufficient to receive direction and follow direction.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information.

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