Street Maintenance Worker I

City of Lodi • Lodi, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lodi has an exciting opportunity for a career-minded individual to join our Street Maintenance Division. This position performs and assists in a wide variety of routine, sometimes heavy, skilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, maintenance, installation and repair of water, wastewater, and storm drain utility infrastructure, and related duties throughout the city; operate power-driven equipment; and perform other related duties as assigned. Receives supervision from higher level personnel and/or assigned lead workers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in construction and/or maintenance work.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Class A Driver's License issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles with the appropriate endorsements, as mandated by the State of California Commercial Vehicle Code, within 12 months of appointment.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in construction and maintenance.
• Basic maintenance methods and equipment.
• Methods, techniques, tools, and mechanical equipment associated with carpentry repairs, plumbing and construction.
• Purpose and uses of a variety of light and heavy equipment, vehicles, and power tools.
• Safe work practices including confined space entry and traffic control procedures.
• Specific attributes of the City of Lodi street system or water/wastewater system.
• Assist in a wide variety of routine, sometimes heavy, skilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, water, wastewater, storm drain infrastructure, and other related duties throughout the city.
• Perform skilled maintenance; construction, and repair work in the area of work assigned.
• Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.
• Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Appear for work on time.
• Work scheduled hours (in a crew oriented environment) which are subject to change (with reasonable advance notice in order to meet the needs of the department.
• Read and interpret basic maps, plans, and blueprints.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Follow directions from a supervisor.
• Accept constructive criticism.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists in a wide variety of routine, sometimes heavy, skilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, water, storm drain, sewer service, and related duties throughout the city; operate power-driven equipment; and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Performs street maintenance work associated with asphalt, oil mix, sealants, and concrete, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and utility trenches (including remove, replace and repair sidewalks, curbs and gutters); prepares sub-grade for concrete flatwork or roadways.
• Maintains drainage related systems including storm pumping stations, lines, manholes, and catch basins; clears plugged catch basin lines; installs and prepares underground storm lines.
• Repairs asphalt paving by shoveling and raking hot asphalt and operating light, medium and heavy duty equipment.
• Install, remove and replace street signs and traffic control devices; paint, repaint curbs, street legends, pavement markings, replace pavement markers and conduct related activities; set up and remove temporary traffic control devices during emergencies.
• Assists in tree planting, removal and minor trimming; repairs sprinkler systems and related components; abates graffiti with painting and cleaning tools and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains a broad range of assigned areas.
• Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the city, including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its community.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays per year.
• 2 weeks paid vacation annually, increasing with length of service depending upon the appropriate labor agreement.
• 10 days sick leave per year depending upon the appropriate labor agreement.
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans are available for employee and dependents. A portion of the premiums may be the employee's responsibility.
• The City pays the full premium for employee and dependent life insurance, and offers a long-term disability plan that provides up to approximately 2/3 of an employee's salary.
• The City of Lodi is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (P.E.R.S.).
• Employees may participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation program.
• Employees may participate in a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED