Maintenance Worker II - Streets

City of Fountain Valley; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Fountain Valley as a Maintenance Worker II, where you will perform essential tasks in the maintenance and rehabilitation of public works. This role involves working outdoors, operating heavy machinery, and collaborating with contractors to ensure the safety and quality of city infrastructure. Candidates should have a strong background in maintenance and a valid driver's license. Become part of a community-focused team dedicated to enhancing the livability of Fountain Valley.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in municipal settings.
• Valid California Class C Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on streets, sidewalks, and traffic signs.
• Operate various vehicles and power equipment.
• Assist in construction and repair of public works.

Skills

Customer service

Effective verbal communication

Education

High school graduation

College coursework in maintenance

Tools

Power equipment

Small hand tools

Job description

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Maintenance Worker II - Streets

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THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY

The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 57,000 residents, we are a mid-sized full service City with Fire & Police Departments that proudly serves our wonderful community with courage, duty, andcommitment. With City events like our Summerfest and National Night Out, we actively participate alongside community

members to build a safe and vibrant City. The City of Fountain Valley is only 7 miles from the beach with countlessrestaurants, entertainment venues, shopping center, and Disneyland within 15 miles radius of the City providing manyoptions for a rich work-life balance.

CLASS DEFINITION
Performs a variety of manual, semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of a variety of Public Works streets, sidewalks and traffic signs, and performs other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This journey-level classification is distinguished by the skilled maintenance tasks performed under general supervision.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The incumbent works under the general supervision of a Foreman and the Internal Services Supervisor or Public Services Supervisor.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
When assigned to Streets:

• Assists in the removal, replacement and overlay of a variety of asphalt concrete, street and highway sections.
• Maintain, repair and install traffic signs, markings and street striping.
• Remove, form, pour and finish Portland cement concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters and other concrete structures.
• Operate jackhammers, compressors, grinding machines, saw cutting machines, water blaster, crack fillers, and other power equipment.
• Assist and work with contractors in the construction, repair and maintenance of City streets, curbs, sidewalks, traffic signs and delineation.
• Perform preventative maintenance on streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, traffic signs and delineation.
• Remove graffiti utilizing power equipment and/or chemicals.
• Perform strenuous manual work as required, including digging, back-filling of trenches, etc.

OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES

• Operate a variety of vehicles with or without trailers and motorized equipment.
• Load, lift, and carry various materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operate a variety of power, pneumatic, and miscellaneous hand tools in the performance of Public Works maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform and assist in the installation of proper lane closure and traffic control.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and daily reports as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINE

EDUCATION:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• College coursework with an emphasis in maintenance, and/or construction maintenance is highly desirable.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous maintenance experience in the repair, rehabilitation and construction including streets, sidewalk, curb and gutter, and traffic signs, preferably in a municipal setting.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS:

• Principles of asphalt concrete street construction, repair and maintenance.
• Principles of Portland cement concrete construction, repair and maintenance.
• Methods, procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, traffic signs and delineation.
• Proper use and maintenance of small hand tools and power equipment.
• Customer service principles and techniques.
• Use a variety of motorized and non-motorized equipment such as light and heavy trucks, trailers, tractors, skip loaders, and pneumatic tools.
• Set up traffic lane closures for vehicle traffic control.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, City officials, contractors, and the public.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.

REQUISITE ABILITIES:

• Respond to emergency conditions in all department functions.
• Work with a variety of personnel including full-time, part-time and contract personnel.
• Implement and oversee preventative maintenance program for equipment.
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Read and understand work orders, drawings, maps, etc.
• Lift and carry heavy objects safely.

LICENSE REQUIRED:

• A valid California Class C Driver's License is required.
• A Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License for manual transmissions with tanker and air brake endorsements is highly desirable.
• Maintain, at all times, the license required for this job description.

PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work will primarily be outdoors with full exposure to the elements but may work indoors as well. Performs strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time requiring physical strength and endurance; drive a City vehicle on City business; operate motorized equipment and machinery; may work under damp conditions and in confined spaces and, therefore, may work on slippery and uneven surfaces; crouch, sit, stand, walk, bend, crawl, kneel, pull, reach, push, twist, climb ladders and sloping surfaces, grasp, drag, lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds; work above shoulder level with power and/or hand tools for sustained periods of time; may be exposed to dust, pollen, grass, dirt, chemicals, solvents, paint, grease/oil, fumes, electrical and mechanical hazards, vehicular traffic, vibration and noise, work with machinery; meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, vision, hearing, dexterity and use of both hands and legs appropriate to the duties to be performed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Must be available for standby duty and is subject to periodic call-out during time-off hours to assist in emergency repairs.

NOTE:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT DESIGNATION:

Non-exempt

COVERAGE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS:

Incumbents in this classification are covered under the Department of Transportation regulations for drug and alcohol policy are specified in the City’s Administrative Regulation No. 1051.