Street Maintenance Worker

City of Glendale • Glendale, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This classification performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance of streets and related structures and devices. Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, ensuring Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards. The role involves breaking out old concrete and asphalt, assisting in replacing it with new material, and operating various trucks and equipment for material delivery and repair work. Responsibilities also include operating a water truck for dust control, using hand tools and small power equipment for maintenance and repairs, sweeping and cleaning debris, and performing "flagman" duties to maintain safe work zones. The position requires placing and retrieving traffic control devices, assuming responsibility for safe and efficient work performance, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One year experience in street maintenance work, operating light equipment or truck driving other than pick-up or panel trucks.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California Class C driver's license.
• Must obtain a California Class B driver's permit by the end of the probationary period.
• A current DMV printout is required.
• Applicants must provide a copy of their DMV driving record at the time of application.
• Knowledge of applicable safety rules, practices and procedures used in street construction work.
• Knowledge of asphalt, concrete and cement work and tools.
• Knowledge of proper traffic control and delineation procedures.
• Knowledge of street construction safety practices.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
• Ability to develop the necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
• Ability to obtain a California Class B Driving Permit by the end of the probationary period.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to establish and maintain smooth and effective working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Ability to foster a teamwork environment.
• Ability to model and practice the highest standard of ethical conduct.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend directions in English.
• Ability to safely lift and carry street maintenance equipment up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Some positions may operate a three-axle vehicle or other medium size equipment while performing emergency or vacation relief work.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
• Breaks out old concrete and asphalt using a jackhammer or other assigned equipment, and assists in replacing it with new material by raking, smoothing and tamping.
• Loads, unloads and operates two-axle dump, stake, flatbed, hand or other trucks in picking up and delivering materials and supplies.
• Operates a one-person patch truck and equipment required to safely repair potholes, sidewalk offsets and deteriorated gutters.
• Operates a water truck and equipment required to safely perform dust control and water parkway and median trees.
• Operates hand tools, small power equipment and pneumatic tools, in the maintenance and repairs of City streets, alleys, sidewalks, parking lots, sewers, drainage structures and traffic control devices.
• Sweeps and cleans debris from streets, alleys, parking lots, culverts, and other city structures.
• Collects, loads and unloads debris into any accompanying truck.
• Checks for debris and cleans assigned streets.
• Performs "flagman" duties as required in order to maintain a safe work zone for other personnel and equipment engaged in maintenance and repair work.
• Places barricades, cones, delineators, and other traffic control devices as assigned in order to establish a safe work zone and safely delineate pedestrian and vehicular traffic around work zone.
• Delivers and retrieves barricades, cones, delineators and other traffic control devices required in maintenance and repair work.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Benefits

• Six months probationary period
• The City of Glendale places a high importance on quality customer service and prides itself for the high level of services it provides by every employee of the organization.
• As employees of the City of Glendale, we are committed to providing our diverse community and each other with courteous, considerate, and personal attention.

What This Job Offers

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