Lead Maintenance Worker (Streets Division)

City of Imperial Beach•Imperial Beach, CA

About The Position

This full-time position performs complex, difficult, and skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work, with a focus on streets and related infrastructure. Work may also involve City parks, grounds, beaches, wastewater and sewer systems, buildings, facilities, and graffiti removal. The employee leads, plans, trains, and reviews the work of assigned personnel; verifies work quality and compliance with standards; follows lockout/tagout and other safety procedures; and may lead City contractors and vendors or act as division supervisor. The role works under the general direction of the Street Supervisor and/or designee. The position includes street, curb, alley, ditch, sign, pavement-marking, concrete, and asphalt maintenance and repair. Duties include operating tools, vehicles, and construction equipment; planning work and estimating or requesting materials and equipment; maintaining records and schedules; processing timecards, evaluations, invoices, and budget-related work; coordinating contractors; and responding to public inquiries and complaints. The employee may work at heights, in trenches or excavations, near traffic, and in unfavorable weather, and may be exposed to harmful chemicals or supplies. Overtime, emergency call-outs, and weekend, after-hours, or holiday call-backs may be required. The starting wage is $31.56 per hour at Step 1. Employees receive an annual 5% step increase until reaching the top of the salary range, contingent upon satisfactory performance. Applicants must complete an interview, live-scan background investigation, pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen, and professional reference check before starting employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus four years of experience in construction or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties may be accepted.
At least four years of experience in construction or a related field, or a combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties.
Possess, or be able to obtain before employment, a valid Class C California driver's license with a safe, satisfactory driving record, and maintain it during employment.
Complete CPR certification within 12 months of employment and maintain certification during employment.
Complete Traffic Control and Flagger Training within 12 months of employment.
Knowledge of maintenance methods, materials, tools, equipment, safety procedures, concrete and asphalt work, construction equipment, and relevant maintenance and repair practices.
Ability to lead and train personnel, plan and lay out work, estimate time and material requirements, maintain accurate records, and evaluate staff performance.
Ability to safely operate vehicles, construction equipment, hand tools, and power tools; perform heavy manual labor and skilled maintenance work; and work near traffic and in unfavorable weather conditions.
Ability to read and interpret basic maps, blueprints, shop drawings, and sketches; understand and follow oral and written instructions in English; and communicate clearly orally and in writing.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and work independently when supervision is absent.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work on streets, curbs, alleys, ditches, signs, pavement markings, graffiti, and related areas.
Lead, plan, train, motivate, and review assigned employees and crews; verify work for accuracy, proper methods, and compliance with standards.
Lead or oversee City contractors and vendors and coordinate work around sewer division infrastructure.
Operate hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment, including trucks, tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, vacuums, vactors, cutters, rollers, and other motorized equipment.
Install, repair, replace, clean, and maintain street signs and posts; install raised traffic bars and reflectors; and remove graffiti from City property.
Perform concrete and asphalt work, including breaking and replacing concrete and asphalt, forming and preparing subgrades, finishing sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and driveways, repairing potholes, and applying seal treatments.
Set up work zones, barricades, cones, and warning signs; secure worksites from traffic hazards and direct or control traffic around work areas.
Estimate time, materials, and equipment needed; plan and lay out work; request supplies; research and order replacement parts and consumables; and maintain work and project records.
Maintain staff schedules, process timecards and invoices, conduct employee performance evaluations, and prepare and monitor divisional budgets.
Write conditions of approval for sewer-related encroachment permits, review CCTV footage, update maps, research infrastructure, perform underground utility mark-outs, review drawings and contracts, and provide input for capital improvement projects.
Communicate with the public and respond to inquiries and complaints courteously and efficiently; work with residents to minimize project impacts on their property.
Follow safety practices, perform lockout/tagout procedures, use and oversee personal protective equipment, and participate in developing standard operating procedures and safe work practices.
Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, City employees, contractors, and the public; attend meetings and stay informed about developments in the field.
Assist with City-sponsored events and functions, conference-room setup, and moving or assembling furniture as needed.
Perform emergency call-out work, overtime, weekend or holiday call-backs, and other assigned duties as needed.