Maintenance Worker III-Sewers Division

City of Reno•Corporation Yard, NV

20h

About The Position

The City of Reno is recruiting current qualified classified City employees for a promotional opportunity as a Maintenance Worker III in the Sewers Division. The position oversees and participates in maintenance and repair of City sewer and storm drain infrastructure, including sewer lines, manholes, catch basins, and related public works facilities, while ensuring safe work practices and procedures. The role also leads, trains, and reviews the work of lower-level maintenance staff and assists the supervisor with day-to-day job planning and scheduling. One vacancy is currently anticipated, with hiring expected to begin immediately after the recruitment closes; the eligible list may also be used for future vacancies. The work involves operating heavy trucks and specialized equipment; maintaining sewer and storm drain systems and other public works facilities; performing complex repair and maintenance tasks; and carrying out routine and preventive equipment maintenance. This is an internal promotional recruitment for qualified current classified City of Reno employees. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass a written examination and Training and Experience evaluation.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance and/or construction of public or private streets, sewers and storm drains, or related public works facilities and structures.
Within the five years of required experience, either two years at a level comparable to Maintenance Worker II or four years at a level comparable to Maintenance Worker I.
Possession of a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
Possession of flagger certification.
Must be a current qualified classified City of Reno employee to apply.
Must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination process, consisting of a written examination and Training and Experience evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Lead, oversee, plan, train, and review the work of lower-level maintenance staff performing maintenance and repair work on City facilities and public works structures.
Participate in the most complex work of the unit and assist the supervisor with day-to-day job planning and scheduling.
Train assigned employees in maintenance and repair methods, procedures, and techniques.
Supervise the use, care, and operation of public works tools and equipment; verify employees’ work for accuracy, proper methods, and compliance with standards and specifications.
Operate heavy trucks and specialized equipment, including sewer cleaning trucks, paving machines, grinders, paint stripers, street sweepers, backhoes, excavators, skid steer loaders, mowers, graders, rollers, water trucks, and large front-end loaders.
Oversee and participate in complex street and right-of-way repairs, including asphalt removal and replacement, overlays, crack sealing, pothole patching, and painting traffic markings.
Oversee and participate in complex sewer and storm drain maintenance and repairs, including pipe replacement, catch basin and manhole repairs, concrete work, sewer line cleaning, storm drain and catch basin cleaning, and CCTV inspection and data collection.
Perform complex drainage ditch maintenance, including vegetation and sediment removal, grading, and culvert replacement.
Operate snow plows, sanders, and related equipment to remove snow and ice as required.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
Maintain inventory of parts and supplies, estimate job time and material needs, and requisition tools and supplies as required.
Respond courteously to public inquiries, provide information within the area of assignment, and resolve complaints or refer them to higher-level staff.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Perform related duties as required.