Public Works Maintenance I

City of Ukiah; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ukiah is seeking a Street Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of semi-skilled duties in construction and maintenance of city streets, sidewalks, and storm drains. This role requires one year of general construction experience and a valid Class A CA driver’s license or ability to obtain within six months.

Residency within six months and willingness to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends, are expected.

Qualifications

• One year of general construction and road maintenance experience.
• Possession of a valid Class A California Driver's License or ability to obtain within six months.
• Tanker Endorsement desirable.
• Residency requirement within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform street and storm drain maintenance and construction duties in a variety of skill areas.
• Prepare surfaces for paving.
• Break up paved surfaces.
• Assist in digging, widening, and backfilling trenches and other excavations.
• Load, transport, and unload pipe, gravel, asphalt, and other materials and equipment.
• Paint traffic lines; install street signs, and other miscellaneous fixtures.
• Operate power-driven street construction and repair equipment.
• May operate heavy equipment on a training or relief basis.
• Keep tools and equipment in clean and safe working condition.
• Take night, weekend and holiday standby duty on a rotational basis with other Department employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Public works maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Reading/writing

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Education

Basic reading/writing ability

Tools

Light power tools

Jackhammers and wackers

Job description

Recruitments posted as "Continuous" are subject to close at any time following an initial two-week posting period. Upon closing, the applications received will be screened and notices will be sent to the applicants regarding the status of their application.

Under direct supervision, to perform a variety of semi-skilled duties in the construction and maintenance of City streets, sidewalks, and storm drain systems; and to do related work as assigned.

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.

• Perform street and storm drain maintenance and construction duties in a variety of skill areas.
• Prepare surfaces for paving.
• Break up paved surfaces.
• Assist in digging, widening, and backfilling trenches and other excavations.
• Load, transport, and unload pipe, gravel, asphalt, and other materials and equipment.
• Paint traffic lines; install street signs, and other miscellaneous fixtures.
• Operate power-driven street construction and repair equipment.
• May operate heavy equipment on a training or relief basis.
• Keep tools and equipment in clean and safe working condition.
• Take night, weekend and holiday standby duty on a rotational basis with other Department employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods, tools, techniques, and materials used in public works maintenance and repair work.
• Uses and purposes of general construction and maintenance tools and equipment.
• Operation of a variety of public works light power-driven equipment.
• Safe work practices.

Ability to:

• Perform a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City public works.
• Operate trucks and other light power-driven and vibrating hand tools and equipment, including but not limited to jackhammers and wackers.
• Perform heavy manual labor and lift up to 90 pounds.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform outdoor work in extreme weather conditions.
• Document work as requested.
• Work various shifts and flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Experience:

One year of general construction and road maintenance experience. Experience with heavy equipment operation preferred.

Education:

Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Necessary Special Requirement:

Possession of a valid Class A California Driver's License is required, or ability to obtain within six months of appointment to position. Tanker Endorsement desirable. (This position will be subject to the United States Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration regulations relating to controlled substance and alcohol use and testing.)

Residency Requirement:

All employees of the Public Works Street Division shall be expected, within six months of hire, to establish residence allowing response to the Corporation Yard within 30 minutes of notification to report.

The City of Ukiah is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce.

Continually working to promote diversity, equity, transparency, and justice through the adoption and implementation of City practices, policies, and procedures.