What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II/III (Streets) position at City of La Mesa?
The City currently has one (1) Public Works Maintenance Worker vacancy in the Streets Division of the Public Works Operations Department.
Candidates will be hired either as a Public Works Maintenance Worker I, Public Works Maintenance Worker II, or Public Works Maintenance Worker III based on candidate qualifications and experience.Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, sidewalks, signs, and traffic safety and control systems; and to operate a variety of maintenance and repair tools and equipment.
The Public Works Maintenance Worker I is the entry level class in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits a structured and established pattern, which has been established and explained before the work is started. Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is typically an entry level class, employees may have only limited or no direct related work experience. Advancement to the "II" level is based on training, experience, licenses, certifications, and satisfactory job performance.
The Public Works Maintenance Worker II is the journey level class in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience in the construction and maintenance of streets or building-related facilities. This class is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Worker III in that the latter possesses a specialized technical or functional expertise within the area of assignment, as well as provides lead supervision to lower level public works maintenance personnel.
The Public Works Maintenance Worker III is the advanced journey level classification in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series. Positions in this class are distinguished from other levels in the series by the performance of specialized or skilled maintenance, repair and construction duties. Employees are typically assigned significant responsibilities above the journey level and often exercise independent judgment in the performance of all duties. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility. This class is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Lead Worker in that the latter serves in a working lead capacity and provides lead direction and training to lower level maintenance staff.
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, sidewalks, Downtown Village, signs, and traffic control and safety devices.
- Operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and hand and small power tools including dump truck, pick-up truck, front-end loader, forklift sweeper, backhoe, tractors, jack hammer, paint sprayer, pressure washers, and concrete saw; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Conduct traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
- Perform street maintenance duties; prepare surfaces for paving; patch potholes; mix, spread, shovel, rake and roll asphalt; seal surfaces.
- Perform curb, gutter and sidewalk maintenance duties; break up paved surfaces; set forms; mix, place, spread and finish concrete.
- Set up traffic control and safety devices; paint traffic control markings and stencils on pavements and curbs including cross walks, stop sign markings, lane markers, center lines, parking spaces, and traffic islands; install raised traffic bars, guard rails and reflectors.
- Prepare, install, and replace City sign posts and signs; fabricate new signs; clean and maintain existing signs; trim vegetation that presents safety hazards.
- Perform graffiti removal duties.
- Inspect ditches, drainage areas and roadside shoulders for noxious weeds; remove weeds using shovels, hoes and rakes.
- Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
- Provide guidance and training to less experienced personnel; assist with daily supervision of personnel and completion of assigned duties.
- As assigned, lead a small group of workers on an assigned project; insure that safe procedures are followed; provide direction to resolve unanticipated problems in the absence of the supervisor.
- Monitor inventory of assigned materials and supplies.
- Assist in maintenance projects outside of regularly assigned area including building and parks maintenance tasks as necessary.
- Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and contribute to a cooperative team effort.
- Perform related duties as required.
~ For detailed information on the position, please see the job description on the City's website at www.cityoflamesa.us ~
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Experience:
Public Works Maintenance Worker I - At least one year of maintenance and repair experience is desirable.
Public Works Maintenance Worker II - At least one year of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Public Works Maintenance Worker I.
Public Works Maintenance Worker III - At least two years increasingly responsible maintenance experience in assigned program area.
License or Certificate:
Public Works Maintenance Worker I - Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Public Works Maintenance Worker II - Possession of an appropriate, valid Class B driver's license.
Public Works Maintenance Worker III - Possession of an appropriate, valid Class B driver's license.
Special Requirements:
Employees in the Public Works Maintenance Worker II and III position are subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing as required by the Department of Transportation. The applicant selected will be given a conditional offer of employment pending the outcome of a post-offer physical and drug screen. Additionally, applicants will be required to provide written authorization allowing the City to contact previous employers to determine if the applicant has previously tested positive for drugs or alcohol, or refused to submit for testing. Commercial licensed applicants will be required to sign a consent allowing the City to run a limited query of their commercial license in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
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Salary : $44,762 - $71,219
