Street Maintenance Worker

About the Position

The Public Works Department, Field Operations Division is seeking to fill the position of Street Maintenance Worker for the Street and Sewer Division. The selected person will be assigned to the asphalt and concrete crew and engage in breaking out concrete, building forms and finishing concrete in the construction, maintenance and repair of pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, alleys, and streets. The selected person will operate concrete saws and pavement breakers, spread and rake asphalt, patch utility cuts and apply sealing materials to streets, and transport, load, and unload a variety of construction materials such as stone, gravel, asphalt, and slurry materials. Experience and expertise in this area of work is mandatory for this recruitment.

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, sanitary sewers and storm drains; to assist in the trimming and removal of trees; to assist in traffic painting and signing work; to assists in the clean-up of homeless encampments; operate a variety of heavy equipment in performing such work; assists in the removal of illegally dumped items, handles waste, debris, trash, and weed abatement and to perform related work as required.

Class Characteristics

The Street Maintenance Worker is a single classification, which performs the more routine street maintenance functions.

Supervision Received

Works under the direct supervision of the Street Foreman, Street Superintendent and/or Operations Manager.

Supervision Exercised

Does not supervise.

Examples of Essential Functions

Essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Performs heavy manual labor in the maintenance of the following: trees and landscapes, concrete and asphalt concrete, flood control facilities, sanitary sewers, traffic signage and any other facilities on public rights-of-ways.

Works in crews engaged in breaking out concrete, building forms and finishing concrete in the construction, maintenance and repair of pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, alleys and streets;

May operate concrete saws and pavement breakers; spreads and rakes asphalt; patches utility cuts and applies sealing materials to streets. Transports, loads, and unloads a variety of construction materials such as stone, gravel, asphalt, slurry materials.

Sweeps and cleans debris from streets, alleys, parking lots, culverts, and other City structures. Collects, loads and unloads debris into any accompanying truck.

Participates in the maintenance and construction of sewer mains, and cleans and repairs existing sewers and storm drains; troubleshoots sewer blockages; reads and interprets sewer system asbuilts, blueprints and diagrams; digs ditches and holes using power and manual equipment; and operates CCTV video camera systems.

Performs regular and emergency tree maintenance, such as trimming, thinning, balancing, and removing trees, using ladders and aerial buckets; operates chipper machine for disposing of waste from tree trimming operations.

Participates in painting street traffic directional signs, crosswalks, stop bars, letters, curbs, center and lane lines and striping of parking lots; rides on self-propelled line marker to place traffic cones in the street; assists in the installation of traffic and street name signs. Participates in removal of graffiti from roadway signs and illegal advertising; sets temporary road signs, cones and barricades to route traffic.

Operates a variety of equipment such as skip loader, forklifts, rodding machines, sewer jetter truck, pole saws and rollers, drives trucks, uses hand tools such as shovels, axes and trowels. Cleans and maintains tools.

When assigned as Yard Attendant, puts gasoline in trucks and other street equipment; washes motor sweepers and puts gutter brooms on sweepers; replaces handles and sharpens tools such as axes and shovels;

Repairs street barricades and flasher lights; cleans City yard;

Participates in the clean-up of homeless encampments. Manages clean-up and disposal of sharps, blood borne pathogens, and other hazards.

Participates in the removal of illegally dumped items, handles waste, removes sediments, debris, trash, weeds abatement and the removal of other invasive vegetation from streets, parkways, City and rail road right-of-ways and right-of-ways.

Answers emergency calls to clear the streets of glass, oil, or other debris; may occasionally operate motor sweeper in emergencies; performs other duties of this class as directed.

This position requires participation in the afterhours standby rotation, as scheduled.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge and abilities would be; graduation from high school or equivalent and one (1) year of street and/or building maintenance and construction work experience.

License Requirement

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record is required at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position. Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Class B Driver's License within six (6) months of appointment and maintain throughout employment in this position.

This classification is subject to random drug/alcohol testing pursuant to Department of Transportation guidelines/requirements.

Training/Certification/Special Requirements

Possession of or ability to obtain, Work Zone Safety Certification, and Confined Space Certification, within one (1) year of appointment and maintain throughout employment in this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: methods, materials, tools and equipment used in general construction and street maintenance work; traffic laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the operation of assigned equipment; OSHA safety standards related to all aspects of related public works projects.

Skill and Ability to: interpret and follow City and departmental policies, rules and regulations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; commit to providing quality customer service; use construction and maintenance tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, the right-of-way, trees and informational signs, as well as the removal of graffiti and weeds.

Perform the physical actions necessary to install, maintain and repair various street and tree related job sites, including shoveling and lifting up to 90 pounds; safely operate motorized vehicles and power and hand tools; work both independently and as part of a team; as a member of the tree crew, apply herbicides and use atmospheric gas monitoring equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus and related permit entry confined space equipment; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; operate personal and handheld computers, two-way radios, cameras; complete handwritten or computerized paperwork; perform arithmetical calculations to estimate material needs and cost estimates.

Other Important Information

California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice System

An incumbent appointed to this position is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. The Pull Notice program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and Driver's License status on a periodic basis to the City of South Gate. An employee assigned a City vehicle must acknowledge receipt and understanding of City Administrative Regulations covering the use of City vehicles.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, bend, crouch, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Incumbents are occasionally exposed to hazardous conditions and must occasionally work at heights of up to 45 feet. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color perception and the ability to adjust focus. Incumbents usually work outdoors and are subject to variable weather conditions and traffic, heat, dust, and moisture as well as mechanical and electrical hazards, and applied chemicals. The employee is subject to loud construction noise in particular areas such as power tools, compressors, chippers, and large-scale motorized equipment. The employee may work in vaults and underground in trenches. The noise level in the work environment is usually noisy. Incumbents are occasionally exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Application Packets Must Include: A fully completed online employment application which:

• Covers at least the past 10 years of employment history (or longer if you have other relevant experience).
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
• Must be specific in describing your qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
• Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any phase of the application or selection process must advise Human Resources and make such a request during the application process. Every effort will be made to provide a reasonable accommodation where requested.

Selection Process: All application materials received by the application deadline will be reviewed and evaluated. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification.

• Application Review:The first phase will be a detailed review and appraisal of each candidate's application. This phase is for qualifying purposes only. There is no weight assigned to this phase. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to the next phase.
• Written Examination: If a written exam is given, a minimum of 70% must be obtained on the written exam in order to be eligible to continue to the next phase of the selection process which will consist of an oral appraisal interview.
• Oral Appraisal Interview:A minimum of 70% must be obtained to pass the oral appraisal interview.
• Employment Eligibility List: The Employment Eligibility List will be established after completion of the examination process. Current and future vacancies will be filled from this list. Lists typically last for 12 months but may be extended or abolished in accordance with the City's Civil Service rules and regulations.

Pre-employment Process

• The City supports a Drug-Free Workplace.
• All potential employees are required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation, fingerprinting, and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).
• New employees must complete a verification form designated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services, that certifies eligibility for employment in the United States of America.

Hiring of Relatives: Relatives of existing employees by blood or marriage will not be eligible for employment with the City if potential supervision, safety, security, or morale problems exist; or if potential conflicts of interest exist. Relatives include an employee's parents, children, spouse, brothers, sisters, in-laws, and step relationships.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of South Gate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability (mental or physical), medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, or pregnancy), sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), or military or veteran status in its employment actions, policies, procedures, or practices.

The City of South Gate

The City of South Gate is a busy urban community consisting of residential, commercial, and industrial development, spread over 7.41 square miles. It is currently ranked the 79th largest city in California with a population of approximately 97,000. Strategically located along the 710 freeway, the City is just 12 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.