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It's time to license your dogs for 2022! All residents within the city limits of Valley must license all dogs over the age of 4 months each year by March 31. License fees are $6.25 for each altered dog, $10.25 for each unaltered dog and free for senior citizens over the age of 65. To renew your license online, go to https://valleyne.socs.net/vnews/display.v/ART/609ad4a94a157. 

Job Title: Public Works – Maintenance Team Member

Pay Range: $15 - $27 Hourly

Job Description

Function as a productive member of the City of Valley public works team. The Public works department oversees maintenance of City Streets and Roadways, Parks, Arboretum, Cemetery, Swimming Pool, Structures, Fleet and Equipment maintenance and repair.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned areas of the City for maintenance issues and report them to the Assistant Public Works Superintendent or Public Works Superintendent if not easily correctable.
• Repair concrete pads or small asphalt irregularities on streets within the City limits.
• Mow various City properties
• Apply restricted use pesticides as scheduled or needed.
• Clear City streets and roads of ice and snow.
• Maintain irrigation systems on several City properties.
• Maintain trees on City properties.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Participate in projects regarding constructing or maintaining City structures.

Recommended Qualifications

• Knowledge of concrete pad replacement.  (Streets and sidewalks)
• Knowledge of and ability to operate power tools.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform mechanical maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, contractors, and the general public both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work a regular schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm and On-Call every 5^th week.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class B CDL
• Must possess or obtain the following non-commercial pesticide applicator licenses:
  • 04 Ornamental and Turf pest control
  • 07 Right of Way pest control
  • 09 Public Health pest control
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Must be able to operate or be willing to learn to operate equipment including but not limited to mowers, skid loaders, mini excavators, road graders, lifts, tractors and trucks.

Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience, plus a benefit package which includes health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage plus employee deferred compensation plan, paid time off, and holidays. The City of Valley is an equal opportunity employer.

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Follow the link below to access the EPA Site Update Fact Sheet for the Old Highway 275 and 288th Street site in Valley.   If you have questions regarding the information on the fact sheet there is contact information for EPA employees on the last page.    The City of Valley does not have any more information than that included on the fact sheet.

EPA Site Update Fact Sheet - Old Hwy 275 & 288th St Valley

In May the City of Valley held a strategic planning session where council members, department heads, engineers, attorneys and PeopleService came together to complete a SWOT analysis for the city, determine priorities and develop mission and vision statements. The common theme of our discussions was preserving our small town charm and we are excited to have formally adopted our mission and vision statements centered around that concept! 

The City of Valley has an updated website and a new App!! We have updated many features to make it easier to find information on our website and make it easier to contact us! The new App can be downloaded on the Apple or Google Play stores! Make sure to allow notifications when you download the App so you can be notified of important information, street closures, etc. Both the new website and App are a work in progress so if you notice something is wrong or have suggestions to make it easier to use - let us know through the Contact Us button and check the box for "Website."