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The City of Carson is seeking a diligent professional for public works maintenance. The ideal candidate possesses three years of experience in maintenance, leadership skills, and proficiency in operating heavy equipment. This full-time position plays a crucial role in ensuring the city's infrastructure remains safe and functional.
Salary : $76,710.40 - $97,905.60 Annually
Location : CITY OF CARSON, CA
Job Number : 2400111-1
Department : PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date : 06 / 11 / 2025
Closing Date : 6 / 28 / 2025 6 : 00 PM Pacific
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.)
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 :
Skill and / or Ability to :
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 :
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 :
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 (310) 952-1736 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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1. 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?
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.
Please select which of the following you have experience working with.
Do you have a minimum of (3) three years of experience in asphalt, concrete, or abatement?
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.
Please select below how many years you have in a lead capacity in street maintenance.
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)
Do you have a valid HAZWOPER certification?