Senior Maintenance Worker I- Street Maintenance

Carson Group; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in public works is seeking a Senior Maintenance Worker I to oversee maintenance crews and ensure safe operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in street maintenance, heavy equipment operation, and a strong commitment to safety protocols. This full-time role offers a competitive salary with a 4/10 work schedule, providing an essential service to maintain city infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in skilled maintenance, preferably in a lead role.
• Valid Class B Driver's License required; Class A preferred.
• Experience in asphalt and concrete work is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance activities and directs work of maintenance crew.
• Operates heavy equipment such as street sweepers and backhoes.
• Responsible for street and infrastructure maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Team Leadership

Heavy Equipment Operation

Public Works Maintenance

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Backhoes

Street Sweepers

Jackhammers

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Senior Maintenance Worker I- Street Maintenance

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THE POSITION

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 years of 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.

Essential Duties

(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.
  
  

Qualifications

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Required

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.

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AFSCME 809 MOU

01

• The following supplemental questions will be used to assist us in screening your application. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. This questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your responses to this questionnaire may also be used to evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements, as part of the application screening process. As such, please take the time necessary to answer the questions thoroughly. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire, or those that say see resume or application, may not be considered. It is imperative that your responses to the questionnaire provide a true and accurate reflection of your background. Additionally, your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application. Responses which cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Your responses will be evaluated as submitted. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?
• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Which one of the following statements best describes the highest education you earned?

Please note: Proof of education (AA degree or higher) must be attached at the time of submission with your application.

• I earned a high school/GED certificate.
• I earned an Associates degree.
• I earned a Bachelor's degree.
• I earned a graduate degree.
  
  

03

Please select which of the following you have experience working with.

• Backhoes
• Skip Loaders
• Front-End Loaders
  
  

04

Do you have a minimum of (3) three years of experience in asphalt, concrete, or abatement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

If you responded YES to the previous question, please provide the number of years of experience you have in each category, along with the name of the employer where you gained that experience.

06

Please select below how many years you have in a lead capacity in street maintenance.

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 or more years
  
  

07

Do you currently possess a valid Class B Driver's License, as required for this position at the time of application. (Please note proof must be attached to your application)

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Do you have a valid HAZWOPER certification?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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