Streets Maintenance Worker

City of Oxnard; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Street Maintenance Worker to join its Public Works Department. This role involves maintaining and repairing vital infrastructure, including streets and sidewalks, while ensuring safety and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical and customer service skills, with a commitment to learning and growth. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community well-being through essential maintenance work. If you are eager to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Three years of technical maintenance experience related to street maintenance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair streets, sidewalks, and related facilities.
• Operate heavy construction equipment and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Technical Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy and Light-Duty Construction Equipment

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

This recruitment is open until filled.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Early submissions are encouraged.

The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department is seeking a Street Maintenance Worker with strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the Streets Division team.

The ideal candidates will approach work with a can-do attitude and are eager to learn and develop their career path.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Maintain, repair, and construct streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, parking lots, waterways, storm drains, alleys, and related facilities; perform and assist in the fabrication, installation, and repair of traffic and informational signs and painting legends, centerlines, and crosswalks.
• Repair and patch streets, alleys, and parking lots by hand, including hot and cold asphalt applications; perform concrete work in the replacement, repair, and maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; overlay pavement; lay, rake, roll, and iron hot asphalt and oil spray; break and remove pavements; dig, shovel, haul and load soil, sand, gravel, cement, asphalt mixes, and other materials; clean and maintain catch basins, waterways and storm drains.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and tools; operate heavy and light-duty construction and street repair equipment, including trucks, tractors, loaders, spreaders, rollers, and related equipment; operate a variety of hand and power tools such as blowers, jackhammers, concrete saws, grading rakes, shovels, hoes, brooms, and other related tools.
• Implement traffic control measures at job sites, including sign placement, traffic control arrow-board, and coning; direct traffic flow.
• Perform after-hours emergency work.

Payroll/Classification Title: Maintenance Technician, Senior

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Technician in that it performs skilled maintenance and may serve in a lead capacity and/or provide training to others.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard hours of operation are 7:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday-Thursday, and alternate Fridays, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. Additionally, staff are required to be on "Standby" on a rotating basis. This position is eligible for overtime pay.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

• Performs skilled general maintenance and operations activities in support of City departments or maintenance function; selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for assignment; performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations. May serve as lead worker by assigning work and monitoring work completion.
• Maintains assigned equipment and tools; performs general inspections to ensure safe operating conditions; establishes priorities; performs repairs and/or maintenance work; cleans equipment, site area or grounds and performs preventative maintenance.
• Operates assigned equipment; plans routes, work activities and sets up work areas for safety and operational efficiency; may set up traffic control measures.
• Responds to customer inquiries and concerns; maintains activity logs, records, work orders and related reports.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

Positions assigned to streets and traffic maintenance may be responsible for:

• Operating, cleaning and maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Providing semi-skilled and physical labor in the maintenance of streets and traffic equipment.

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of technical maintenance experience related to street maintenance

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• A valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record may be required for some positions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both orally and in writing.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:

Positions in this classification are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

NOTE:

For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for people/individuals with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:

On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Vivian Morales at [e-mail] or [phone].

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.