MAINTENANCE WORKER (PUBLIC WORKS)

City of Torrance, CA•Torrance, CA

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About The Position

The City of Torrance is recruiting for Maintenance Workers to be part of the Public Works Team! The Public Works Department is made up of over 200 employees who provide service to our residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City's parks and recreational facilities, streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic, sewers, and water system. The Public Works Department occasionally has vacancies in the following divisions: Traffic, Concrete, Street Operations (Street Maintenance), Streetscape, and Sanitation. Vacancies may not be available in all divisions at the same time. Maintenance Workers are entry-level positions assigned to work in various assignments throughout the City. There are currently vacancies in Public Works divisions. Descriptions of all assignments are listed below: Concrete: Assists with the construction and/or repair of City curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other concrete structures. Sanitation: Assists with refuse collection; large item pick up and illegal dump collection; builds and repairs refuse carts and bins; repair and maintain equipment; and serves as relief operator on refuse trucks or motor sweepers. Street Maintenance: Assists with construction work and safely operates a variety of tools and equipment to repair City streets. Streetscape: Assists in the maintenance, and replacement of trees and grounds, and the basic repair of irrigation systems located on City parkways and medians. Traffic and Lighting: Assists in the maintenance, replacement and/or repair of traffic signals; traffic signs and street markings. Maintenance Workers are expected to have physical strength and stamina, be able to follow directions, work well under both close supervision and independently, learn skills in various trades, be safety conscious, and work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers and the public.

Requirements

Applicants must be able to read and follow directions to safely use of a variety of tools, materials, and equipment.
Employees must be available to work a variety of shifts and hours, as required by job assignment.
A work history of stability, reliability, dependability, and punctuality
A good driving record within the past three years
A willingness to work in a physically active environment
A strong customer service orientation
A strong work ethic
Applicants are required to possess and maintain a valid California class C driver license or higher.
Many positions (Concrete, Sanitation, Street Maintenance, Streetscape) require a Class A or B license be obtained prior to the completion of the probationary period.
Applicants must have a good driving record within the past three years; including but not limited to no DUI's, Reckless Driving or Suspensions.

Responsibilities

Assists with the construction and/or repair of City curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other concrete structures.
Assists with refuse collection; large item pick up and illegal dump collection; builds and repairs refuse carts and bins; repair and maintain equipment; and serves as relief operator on refuse trucks or motor sweepers.
Assists with construction work and safely operates a variety of tools and equipment to repair City streets.
Assists in the maintenance, and replacement of trees and grounds, and the basic repair of irrigation systems located on City parkways and medians.
Assists in the maintenance, replacement and/or repair of traffic signals; traffic signs and street markings.

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