Street Services Worker I

City of Santa Monica•Santa Monica, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine, semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, alleys, walkways, parking lots and related public works areas. Works under the general supervision of a Street Services Supervisor, arranging and performing routine assignments alone. Detailed instructions are frequently provided and work is carefully reviewed.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
One year of recent, paid work experience performing public works maintenance and construction work.
Possession of a valid Class C driver license.
Ability to perform construction and repair work on streets, alleys, walks and related structures.
Ability to learn methods and techniques of asphalt paving and overlay.
Ability to learn methods and techniques of concrete mixing and handling.
Ability to safely and properly use hand and power tools and heavy equipment.
Ability to identify trees and learn proper pruning and tree root removal techniques.
Ability to perform simple repairs to underground sprinkler systems.
Ability to maintain assigned equipment and perform minor maintenance tasks.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor for sustained periods.
Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to and including 50 lbs.
Ability to read and understand basic maps, blueprints, diagrams and gauges.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to learn and use specialized computer software applications.
Ability to provide effective customer service.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the general public.
Skill in reading, writing, and communicating at an appropriate level.
Skill in operating hand and power tools used in construction and maintenance work.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience performing street or roadway repair work is desirable.
A Class A driver license with valid medical certification must be obtained within six months from date of hire.
A forklift operator's certificate must be obtained within six months of date of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs routine construction, maintenance and repair work on streets, alleys, driveways, walkways and other areas using various hand and power tools and equipment, including jackhammers, concrete saws, dump trucks, forklifts, skip loaders, backhoes, and graders.
Breaks surfaces and digs, shovels and removes asphalt, concrete, dirt, gravel and roots.
Trims and removes shrubs, roots and other vegetation from alleys and along roadways to prepare and grade work areas.
Cleans and prepares work areas for asphalt application.
Oils areas using a compressor and dumps hot asphalt.
Spreads and rakes asphalt.
Seals and caps surface areas.
Cleans work sites following completion of job.
Loads and unloads sand, gravel, soil, supplies, tools and equipment.
Identifies and repairs potholes.
Makes minor repairs to sprinkler heads and lines, as necessary.
Assists in building and removing concrete forms and mixing and pouring cement and concrete to construct sidewalks, driveways, walls, curbs, and gutters.
Places posts and pours foundations.
Places safety barricades, delineators and cones to identify and secure job sites.
Assists in directing traffic around work sites.
Utilizes a work order database system to retrieve work order and enter and/or update work orders completed.
Maintains tools and equipment in proper working order.
Checks oils, gas and tires and makes pre-trip inspections.
Responds to emergency situations, as needed.
Follows applicable safety rules and regulations.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.