MAINTENANCE WORKER

JOB
The City of Hesperia is looking for it's next Maintenance Worker. If you're looking to enter into the field of Public Works or gain experience/knowledge this is the job for you!DEFINITION: Under direct supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks and duties assigned to classes within the Maintenance Worker series including those related to streets, rights-of-way, traffic control, facilities, water, sewer maintenance and operation; learns policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; also performs other related duties as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Maintenance Worker is the working level classification responsible for performing repair and maintenance within an assigned area of Public Works. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Senior Maintenance Worker, which performs the more complex assignments and provides lead direction to assigned workers.SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED: General direction is received from a Maintenance Crew Supervisor and secondary direction is received from a Senior Maintenance Worker. The Maintenance Worker does not routinely exercise supervision.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Maintenance Worker may be assigned to any of the following areas: Rights-of-WayRepairs and patches streets by hand, including hot and cold asphalt applications.Performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and repair of open storm drain channels.Assists in road and shoulder grading maintenance programs.Performs landscape maintenance activities along rights-of-way and other City properties.Traffic ControlAssists in the painting of curbs, legends and street striping.Maintains street signs, traffic signals and other traffic control devices.Assists in graffiti removal and other general maintenance activities.WaterAssists in the construction and repair of water distribution mainlines, water service lines, valves, hydrants and related facilities.Assists in various maintenance programs, including but not limited to, flushing mains, meter pressure checks and repair, and mapping.WastewaterAssists in the construction and repair of wastewater and storm water collection systems.Assists in hydro-flushing all sewer mains; inspects collection system for leaks and storm drains for blockage.General DutiesPerforms daily vehicle inspections and routine servicing of vehicles.Assists in the installation and replacement of equipment and machinery.Cleans and cares for tools and equipment.May operate power driven street, water, construction, and repair equipment including trucks, tractors, loaders and related equipment, if qualified.Performs debris removal from assigned work areas.Sets up and maintains traffic control, and adheres to all safety regulations and practices.Maintains records of work performed in accordance with department policy. Responds to questions and concerns from the general public.Provides needed customer service and information as appropriate and resolves maintenance service complaints.Provides support to the other Public Works divisions as required.Participates in the City’s After Hours On-Call and Surveillance Program as required.Perform other related and peripheral duties as required and necessary for the successful performance of the job.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of: Practices, methods, equipment and materials used in the day-to-day maintenance and repair within the assigned area; occupational hazards and standard safety practices including traffic control; operational characteristics of standard heavy and light duty maintenance tools and equipment; methods and techniques of record keeping.Skill to: Operate and maintain a variety of types of equipment, tools and machinery used on assigned work projects; operate a handheld two-way radio.Ability to: Operate various equipment used in maintenance, repair and construction activities in an assigned work area; perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction and maintenance of public works facilities; understand and follow instruction; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; perform a variety of heavy manual tasks; assist in the training of less experienced personnel; establish and maintain effective working relationships.Working Conditions: Position requires prolonged or intermittent sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, eye/hand coordination, and repetitive hand movement. The incumbent may frequently drive to different sites and locations; when working outdoors the incumbent may encounter extreme weather conditions, including, wet, hot, cold, wind, snow, ice, and heavy vehicle traffic. The need to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds is required. Additionally, the position requires both near and far vision when inspecting work, operating assigned equipment and the ability to accurately perceive sounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate when indoors and moderate to loud when outdoors. The incumbent may use fuel, cleaning and lubricating chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and often work with constant interruptions.