Maintenance Worker I - CDL

Maintenance Worker I - CDL

Salary

$64,770.48 - $81,576.96 Annually

Location

Auburn, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Public Works

Division

Vegetation

Opening Date

05/11/2026

Closing Date

5/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

TM

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Details

The City of Auburns Public Works and Parks Maintenance Divisions are establishing a new eligible list for the position of Maintenance Worker I, which will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout 2026. The City is currently continuing to work through candidates from the previous eligibility list while also establishing this new list to support ongoing hiring needs.

Note: If you applied during the January/February 2026 recruitment and successfully passed the Mechanical Aptitude Test, you do not need to reapply, as you are already on the current eligibility list. Eligibility lists remain active for up to six months. Applicants who did not pass the Mechanical Aptitude Test within the last six months are not eligible to retest at this time and do not need to reapply until the six-month waiting period has passed.

Salary scale shown is minimum pay rate prior to the 2% CDL premium, and the maximum pay rate including premium pay and highest longevity pay, applicable only after 20 years of service.

The staff hired into this position will be brought in at Step 1 of the 6-step scale, which is $5397.54 month (~$31.14/hour).

This position is represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 117, and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement is effective 1/1/26 - 12/31/28.

Selection Process

Interested individuals should apply online with a complete application that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take an in-person assessment test (Mechanical Aptitude Test, 1.5 hours). Applicants must receive a passing score to be placed on the eligibility list for a screening interview with hiring managers. Applicants with a passing score may be invited to a formal interview and practical testing when there are open vacancies. The eligibility list established for this position is generally good for 6 months.

Testing

Our next round of mechanical aptitude testing will take place on June 2-11, 2026.

Primary Duties

Employees are expected to perform all of the duties of the Maintenance Worker I class as assigned. The list below is not meant to be all inclusive, and the full job description can be viewed here. Staff will have more detailed descriptions for each of the divisions to review when attending the mechanical aptitude test.

Some primary duties include:

• Operating and/or driving various equipment and machinery including but not limited to: pickups, one-yard loaders or less, tractors and implements, sign truck, pipe pusher, rollers, jackhammers, air compressors, concrete saws, chains saws, all mowers except tractor mowers used to cut rights-of-way, blowers, leaf machines, hand equipment, chippers, small power equipment, generators, sprayers and spreaders, forklifts, and V Box sanders.
• Being responsible for the operation of dump trucks; paint trucks; and/or a combination of a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds, a trailer with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds if the gross weight rating of the combined vehicle(s) is more than 26,000 pounds, a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more persons (including the driver), or any size vehicle which carries placarding amounts of hazardous materials.
• Performing minor mechanical repairs on such equipment.
• Ordering materials, and interfacing with sales personnel and vendors.
• Initiating work orders and repair orders and maintaining accurate records of time and materials used in work.
• Interacting courteously with other employees, utility customers, vendors and the public.
• Correctly and safely operating all equipment and tools used in assigned division.

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• One (1) year of full-time, paid related work experience; AND
• A valid drivers license without impending loss at time of appointment.

For CDL eligible positions: you must obtain a Class "A" CDL and tanker endorsement within one (1) year of employment as a condition of continued employment.

• If necessary for assigned work, an employee will be required to obtain and maintain a Public Pesticide Operators license, DSHS Water Supply Certification, First Aid Certification, Flagging Certification, Forklift Certification and/or Defensive Driving Certification, or other required certification or license.

Additional Information

About the City of Auburn

The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891 and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents, and hundreds of businesses - ranging from manufacturing to retail.

Commitment to Inclusion

Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:

https://www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn

READY TO APPLY?

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement or humanresources@auburnwa.gov.

Selection procedure:

The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered. In positions where a CDL is required, a Drug Test will be required.

Communication from the City of Auburn:

We primarily communicate via email during the recruitment process. Emails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, Human Resources Coordinator, by email at bwinters@auburnwa.gov.

Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:

https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits

01

Thank you for your interest in joining Team Auburn! Hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the education and work experience sections of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes
• No

02

The City of Auburns Public Works Maintenance & Operations Division is establishing a new eligible list for the position of Maintenance Worker I, which will be used to fill current and future vacancies. The City is currently working through candidates from the previous eligibility list while also establishing this new list to support ongoing hiring needs. Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes
• No

03

If you applied during the January/February 2026 recruitment and successfully passed the Mechanical Aptitude Test, you do not need to reapply, as you are already on the current eligibility list. Eligibility lists remain active for up to six months. Applicants who did not pass the Mechanical Aptitude Test within the last six months are not eligible to retest at this time and do not need to reapply until the six-month waiting period has passed. Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes
• No

04

What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Master Degree or higher

05

How many years of full-time, paid related work experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• At least 1 year but less than 2 years
• At least 2 but less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

06

Do you have a valid drivers license, without impending risk of loss?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have your Class A - commercial drivers license (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have your Tanker Endorsement?

• Yes
• No

09

Which division are you most interested in working in? Check all that apply.

• Streets
• Vegetation
• Water
• Sewer
• Storm

10

The staff hired into this position will be brought in at Step 1 of the 6-step scale, which is $5,397.54 per month (approximately $31.14/hour). Placement at Step 1 is not negotiable. Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Auburn

Address 25 West Main Street

Auburn, Washington, 98001

Phone 253-931-3040

Website http://www.auburnwa.gov