Streets Maintenance Worker I/II (DOQ)

City of Hanford•Hanford, CA

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About The Position

The City of Hanford is hiring two Streets Maintenance Workers in the Public Works Department’s Streets Division. The position performs semi-skilled street maintenance work and provides field maintenance support for special projects. The role is flexibly staffed at the I or II level. Worker I is an entry-level position with immediate supervision while learning duties; Worker II is the journey-level position, performs the full range of duties, and generally works under general supervision. Workers may receive technical and functional supervision from a Senior Maintenance Worker. Duties include maintaining, repairing, painting, constructing, and installing streets, parking lots, curbs, sidewalks, traffic signs, and pavement markings; asphalt repaving and repairs; weed abatement; operating hand and power tools and other assigned equipment; and setting up barricades and cones and controlling traffic around work sites. The position also responds to public complaints and questions, maintains tools and supplies, keeps records, supports and trains less experienced staff, responds to emergencies and after-hours service calls, and performs related duties. Worker I qualifications include knowledge of common tools and materials, basic maintenance procedures, and safe work practices, as well as the ability to perform heavy manual labor, maintain records, use office equipment and software, communicate effectively, and work cooperatively with people from varied backgrounds. Worker II additionally requires knowledge of street maintenance techniques and California MUTCD traffic-control standards, and the ability to operate motorized and specialized equipment, work with heavy equipment, drive safely, and read schematic diagrams and manuals. A typical qualification for Worker I is high school completion or equivalent; some construction or field maintenance experience is desirable. Worker II typically requires two years of responsible experience similar to Streets Maintenance Worker I with the City of Hanford. Worker I must possess or be able to obtain a California Class C driver’s license and a Class B license with tanker and air brake endorsements within 12 months of appointment. Worker II must possess or be able to obtain a California Class B license with tanker and air brake endorsements. Both levels must be able to obtain work-zone traffic-control certification within the first 12 months of employment. Recruitment includes competitive evaluation of qualifications and a written examination and/or oral-board interview.

Requirements

High school completion or equivalent.
Worker I: Knowledge of common tools and materials, basic repair and maintenance procedures, and safe work practices.
Worker I: Ability to perform minor maintenance, heavy manual labor, and safely use tools related to the assignment; learn to operate maintenance equipment, including hand and power tools; maintain daily records and logs; use modern office equipment and applicable software; and communicate and work effectively with others.
Worker I: Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally exerting more than 100 pounds of force.
Worker I: Possess or be able to obtain an appropriate, valid California Class C driver’s license.
Worker I: Possess or be able to obtain an appropriate, valid California Class B driver’s license with tanker and air-brake endorsements within 12 months of appointment.
Worker II: Knowledge of street-maintenance practices and techniques, including crack sealing, asphalt maintenance and repair, street painting, legends, and striping.
Worker II: Knowledge of traffic-control standards in the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Worker II: Ability to operate motorized equipment such as tractors and trucks, specialized equipment including pneumatic tools, and motor vehicles safely; work with heavy equipment requiring motor coordination and physical strength; and read and understand schematic diagrams and manuals.
Worker II: Possess or be able to obtain a valid California Class B driver’s license with tanker and air-brake endorsements.
Ability to obtain work-zone traffic-control certification within the first 12 months of employment.
Worker I typical qualification: Some construction or field maintenance work experience is desirable.
Worker II typical qualification: Two years of responsible experience similar to Streets Maintenance Worker I with the City of Hanford.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and adhere to the prescribed work schedule.
Ability to use sound judgment, follow safety procedures, and communicate and collaborate effectively with people of varied backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Some construction or field maintenance work experience is desirable for Streets Maintenance Worker I.

Responsibilities

Respond to public complaints and answer questions.
Perform routine maintenance and care of tools and supplies.
Train less experienced staff in proper work methods and procedures.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, City employees, and the public, using good customer-service principles.
Promote an environment of diversity, integrity, trust, and respect, and contribute as a flexible, cooperative, communicative team member.
Maintain, repair, paint, construct, and install streets, parking lots, curbs, sidewalks, traffic-control signs, and pavement striping.
Repave, patch, overlay, repair potholes, and seal cracks in asphalt.
Install, maintain, and remove street signs, and maintain records of sign reflectivity.
Lay out and install traffic signs and pavement markings.
Perform weed abatement to eliminate hazards to vehicles and pedestrians.
Operate hand and power tools and other equipment related to the assignment, as instructed.
Install barricades and cones and control traffic around work sites to protect the public and City workers.
Respond to operational, maintenance, and repair emergencies as required.
Respond promptly to after-hours service calls.
Maintain daily records and logs and perform related duties as assigned.