Street Maintenance Worker I

The Public Works Department is now hiring!

SALARY INFORMATION $24.83 - $30.19 Hourly $1,986.66 - $2,414.80 Biweekly $4,304.34 - $5,232.07 Monthly
Offering Excellent Benefits Generous Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits. Bilingual Incentive Pay, City Paid Deferred Compensation & so much more!
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Online applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, May 22 , 2025 through Thursday, June 12 , 2025 OR until 100 applications are received , whichever comes first. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice on the day the department's needs have been met. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy in the Public Works Department.
POSITION DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled or unskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and servicing of City streets, sewers, traffic systems, signs, sidewalks, storm drains, and equipment. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry-level class in the Street Maintenance Worker series an incumbents in this class typically perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks. Trucks and other power-driven equipment may be operated on a training basis or for tasks which are repetitive in nature. Street Maintenance Worker I are normally trainee positions, with the incumbents advancing to Street Maintenance Worker II as the difficulty of their duties increase. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Receives supervision from Street Maintenance Crew Supervisor; provides work guidance and direction to subordinate Water Distribution Staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Sets, forms, pours, and finishes concrete to repair curbs, gutters, driveways, and sidewalks.
• Performs street repairs and patching.
• Lays asphalt.
• Clears roadside and other City properties by cutting brush, raking and hoeing.
• Sets up traffic safety devices and barricades, as necessary.
• Assists in the repair of storm drains, catch basins, and storm drainpipes.
• Maintains sewers.
• Operates maintenance equipment such as sewer rodder, hydraulic jet cleaner, vac-all, front loader, compressor, power winch, etc.
• installs and repairs underground pipes and removes blockages from lines.
• Removes, replaces, and repairs street signs, performs minor traffic striping on streets, crosswalks, and curbs.
• Manufactures special signs for special events.
• Answers emergency calls from the public and other agencies taking appropriate action such as placing barricades, removing fallen trees and limbs, replacing street signs and emergency patching of streets, and repairing sewer lines.
• Operates pickup and dump trucks, tractors, and other maintenance equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Performs routine building maintenance tasks when assisting skilled maintenance personnel in carpentry, heating, plumbing or electrical work.
• Pours and finishes concrete for monuments and plaques.
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Education : HS/GED.
• Experience : One (1) year of experience with grounds, street and/or building maintenance.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Drivers License with Tank Combination Endorsement and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Class B California driver's license with Tank Combination Endorsement and a satisfactory driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge

• Common tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance work.
• Basic safety precautions and procedures.

Ability

• Operate equipment used in work performed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work sketches and specialized maps.
• Construct and maintain public works facilities.
• Operate a variety of heavy and light power-driven equipment.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Perform skilled maintenance, construction and repair work.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely.
• Read and interpret maps and blueprints.
• Assist in training personnel on unit activities, procedures and regulations.
• Lift 90 pounds on a regular basis.
• Perform heavy manual work.
• Respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of personnel and establish/maintain effective working relationships.
• Understand, explain and apply policies and procedures.
• Work safely.
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Work independently.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability. Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed primarily outdoors, at City street locations.
• Required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends from time-to-time.

Physical Conditions

• Prolonged sitting and regular standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• Grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard.
• Near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents.
• Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.
• Lift, drag, and push items weighing up to 90 pounds on a regular basis.

Some requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Recruitment Process:
All applicants are required to submit a complete City application at

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer): Online applications will be reviewed for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to perform the essential functions of this job. Only those candidates whose applications indicate that they are most qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.

Examination Process :

(Performance Exam): Selected candidates who meet the qualifications will be invited to take a performance exam. The exam will consist of tasks such as lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds of concrete over a distance of up to 10 feet, shoveling material, and identifying various tools. Those who successfully pass the performance exam will be invited to an oral interview.

(Oral Interview): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of subject knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates' qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list.

As vacancies occur throughout the City of Azusa within this classification, candidates may be referred to the hiring department. In accordance with the , examinations may consist of one or more selection techniques, including but not limited to: Application Evaluation (Qualifying), Written Exam, Practical/Performance Exam, and/or Panel Oral Interview.
The City of Azusa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. The City of Azusa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (including gender and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, age, or sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender or heterosexuality) status in employment or the provision of services. Please be advised that as an employee of the City of Azusa, your job could be modified as part of the City's obligation to reasonably accommodate a disabled employee.

The City is dedicated to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at ... prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
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