Senior Maintenance Worker I- Street Maintenance

City of Carson; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Carson is seeking a dedicated Public Works Maintenance Worker to oversee maintenance activities, operate heavy equipment, and ensure the safety and functionality of city infrastructure. The ideal candidate has a strong background in public works maintenance, team leadership, and compliance with safety protocols, contributing effectively to community resources.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in asphalt and concrete work.
• Valid Class B Driver's License required; Class A preferred.
• HAZWOPER certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities and provide training to staff.
• Perform asphalt repairs and maintain city streets.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Team Leadership

Heavy Equipment Operation

Public Works Maintenance

Safety Protocol Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoes

Front-end Loaders

Street Sweepers

Jackhammers

Paint Sprayers

Job description

The ideal candidate for this position is a dedicated and experienced professional with a strong background in public works maintenance, equipment operation, and team leadership. They have at least three yearsof experience in asphalt, concrete work, or abatement and bring expertise in operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, skip loaders, and front-end loaders. Their technical proficiency extends to tractors, street sweepers, jackhammers, paint sprayers, and other essential maintenance tools, ensuring efficient and precise execution of tasks.

They excel in training and supervising maintenance personnel, effectively assigning work and evaluating performance. Their extensive hands-on experience includes street maintenance, asphalt repair, and right-of-way upkeep, ensuring city infrastructure remains safe and functional. This candidate is physically capable of lifting 75-100 pounds regularly and performing medium to heavy manual labor.

Possessing a valid Class B Driver’s License at the time of application is required, with a Class A Driver’s License preferred, demonstrating their ability to safely operate large commercial vehicles. Ideally, the candidate also holds a HAZWOPER certification, reinforcing their ability to manage hazardous materials safely and effectively.

Their strong understanding of safety protocols, traffic control measures, and California Vehicle Code regulations enables them to maintain compliance and foster secure work environments. They are highly observant, identifying and reporting road, signage, and infrastructure maintenance needs promptly while ensuring necessary repairs. Their meticulous approach to record-keeping allows them to maintain detailed logs of work orders, equipment maintenance, and operational activities.

With defensive driving experience, they operate city vehicles safely and efficiently. Their commitment to safety is unwavering, ensuring proper use of cones, barricades, and flags to maintain secure work areas. Detail-oriented and responsible, they demonstrate a strong commitment to preserving city streets, signs, and infrastructure while fostering effective working relationships. Their proactive problem-solving approach enables them to address maintenance challenges efficiently, making them an asset to the Public Works team.

Work Schedule:

There is one (1) current full-time (FSLA Non-exempt) vacancy, with a 4/10 schedule: Tuesday to Friday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break). Work hours and/or work schedule may be changed based on the needs of the City.
Job Summary :
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs a variety of skilled maintenance duties and oversees activities of a maintenance crew in support of assigned maintenance functions such as concrete or asphalt repair, traffic sign and marking maintenance, street sweeping, weed abatement and debris removal; assists in training and provides work direction to personnel. This classification is not part of the City's Job Series.

(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

Oversees and participates in maintenance activities with a crew of maintenance workers, to assure safe and efficient performance of maintenance assignments.

Assists in training and provides work direction to maintenance personnel as assigned; assigns and reviews work; participates in evaluation processes as requested.

May perform a variety of concrete work including removing concrete, setting forms and mixing, pouring and finishing cement.

Maintains and repairs City streets including patching holes, removing asphalt, grading and preparing areas for paving and laying and finishing new asphalt pavement.

Installs, maintains, repairs and replaces street signs; paints crosswalks, curbs and other traffic markings.

Operates or oversees the operation of a street sweeper to remove debris and maintain City right-of-ways in clean and proper condition.

Oversees and participates in the maintenance of City right-of-ways, bus stops and other assigned areas including weed abatement and debris removal; clean, flush and sweep gutters and catch basins.

Observes and reports road, sign and other maintenance needs as appropriate.

Operates a variety of maintenance equipment and machines such as tractors, jackhammers, street sweepers, paint sprayers, rollers and brushes, and various hand and power tools; checks and maintains tools, equipment and vehicles in clean and proper working condition.

Observes and enforces safety practices and procedures; assures the proper utilization of street cones, barricades and safety flags to divert traffic and maintain safe work areas.

Maintains routine records related to vehicle and/or equipment maintenance and operation, work orders and other maintenance activities.

Performs related duties as required.

A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

Education and/or Experience :

Graduation from high school or GED and three (3) years of full-time, paid experience in skilled general maintenance including experience in a lead capacity. Experience and/or education in a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Knowledge of :

• Methods, equipment, tools and materials used in public works maintenance.
• Principles and practices of training and/or providing work direction.
• Appropriate safety practices and procedures.
• Basic maintenance of tools and/or equipment.
• Applicable sections of the California Vehicle Code.
• Routine record keeping techniques.

Skill and/or Ability to :

• Perform semi-skilled to skilled maintenance duties; assist in training and provide work direction and supervision to others.
• Operate a variety of maintenance tools, equipment and machines safely and efficiently.
• Maintain tools, equipment and/or vehicles in clean and proper working condition.
• Lift objects weighing from 75-100 pounds.
• Observe and enforce safety practices and procedures.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain routine records and reports.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Perform medium to heavy manual labor.

License :

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Some positions will require a class A or B driver's license. Employees in this classification will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:

• Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small and/or large objects.
• May be required to stand for long periods.
• Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 75 pounds and up to 100 pounds.
• Are subject to outside environmental conditions and/or inclement weather.
• May be required to work with harsh and/or hazardous materials.
• May be required to wear protective apparel including, but not limited to, goggles, face protectors, aprons, shoes and oxygen breathing apparatus.
• May be required to work around loud noise, moving mechanical parts and/or around electrical current.
• May be required to respond to emergency situations.
• May be required to drive City and/or personal vehicle in the scope of employment.

SELECTION PROCESS Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete, and include any and all required documents. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the selection process which will consist of the following sections:

• Supplemental Questionnaire, no weight
• Written exam, weighted 60%
• Oral exam, weighted at 40%

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite the highest scoring candidates to the next phase of the recruitment. Revisions to a testing component during a recruitment process can be made at the discretion of the Human Resources Department, applicants will be notified by email if a revision is made. An eligibility list will be established in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules, Rule VI, Employment List Procedures.

OTHER INFORMATION

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The City of Carson is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build collaborative teams that reflect the rich diversity of our community.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age (40 and over), military and veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to equal opportunity and compliance with all applicable employment laws. Join us and be part of cultivating a workplace that values and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion!

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the City of Carson Human Resources Department at [phone] at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled examination date. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please reach out to us as early as possible.

APPOINTMENT
Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN PROMOTIONAL

CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communications and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.