What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Street Maintenance Worker position at City of Ontario?
An 8% general salary increase will be applied effective July 2025.
The City of Ontario's Parks and Streets Maintenance Department is responsible for ensuring the City of Ontario's parks and roads are maintained. The department has an excellent opportunity for a team-oriented individual interested in serving the community by playing a key role as a Senior Street Maintenance Worker!
The Senior Street Maintenance Worker performs skilled work in a variety of street and storm drainage system maintenance, construction and service activities. The duties performed include the operation and use of light to heavy duty equipment for the minor construction and repair of streets, storm drains, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and street signs. Additionally, successful candidates will embody the City’s mission and vision, as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the City's Customer Service Philosophy – Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.
The Senior Street Maintenance Worker performs skilled work in a variety of street and storm drainage system maintenance, construction and service activities. The duties performed include the operation and use of light to heavy duty equipment for the minor construction and repair of streets, storm drains, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and street signs. Additionally, successful candidates will embody the City’s mission and vision, as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the City's Customer Service Philosophy – Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.
The following procedures will apply:
- Separate Promotional and Open (external) Eligibility Lists will be established to meet the current and future staffing needs of the department(s).
- The Promotional Eligibility List will be comprised of current City employees (full or part-time) who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
- The Open Eligibility List will consist of external applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
- The hiring department will consider the Promotional Eligibility List prior to considering candidates on the Open Eligibility List.
NOTE: This position is subject to mandatory standby duty assignment and emergency call back to perform work during non-work hours. Standby duty assignments are rotated biannually. Please note that this is not a "driver" position, applicants should have previous experience related to street construction and maintenance.
The Parks and Streets Maintenance Department
The Parks and Streets Maintenance Department is committed to creating and strengthening community value by enhancing the quality of life in the City of Ontario through our professional services, maintaining and preserving parkland, public facilities, and City infrastructure. This includes the maintenance service programs and operations to the City park system, public grounds, roadway maintenance, storm drains, street sweeping, sidewalks and public right-of-way, tree trimming, graffiti abatement, traffic signs, street painting and striping, debris removal, and contract maintenance services.
Within these program areas, the department provides services for non-structural overlays and pothole repair, landscape and irrigation maintenance, street striping and sign repairs, concrete repair and maintenance of sidewalk/curb/gutter, street sweeping and debris removal, and graffiti abatement.
The Public Works Agency
The Public Works Agency provides essential construction, integrated waste and recycling collection, fleet and facility maintenance and repair services to the citizens and businesses of Ontario through the Parks and Maintenance, Municipal Services, and Integrated Waste Departments. The Agency strives to meet the daily challenges of maintaining exceptional levels of service to our residents and community, providing stellar customer service, and maximizing all resources to develop and maintain value for the City. The Agency has an annual budget of over $105 million.
The City of Ontario
The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading and growing community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario is proud to have the reputation of being a progressive City providing solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works, Financial Services, Human Resources/ Risk Management and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website including the City’s State of the City Address to learn more about the exciting opportunities this position will play in the vital growth of the City in becoming the Premier Community of the Inland Empire!
State of the City (Video Link)
Ontario Plan (The City’s Comprehensive Business Plan for Development)
Approach to Public Service (Core Values for City of Ontario Employees)
Smart Ontario (Information about recent City projects)
Downtown Ontario (What to do in Downtown Ontario) The functions typically performed by the Senior Street Maintenance Worker include the following:
- Receives daily assignments and tasks that may be completed independently or with the assistance of co-workers.
- Inspects work areas and performs routine repairs or reports maintenance needs.
- Participates in all asphalt maintenance including, operating asphalt patching equipment; repairs to concrete sidewalks, curbs and related facilities.
- Assists in sign and striping work; sign fabrication and installation, thermal plastic installation, and curb painting.
- Properly sets up and takes down traffic control for assignment per the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook.
- Operates motorized equipment such as root cutters, cement saws, and mixers used in a variety of street and storm drain maintenance and construction activities.
- Determines tools, materials, and equipment needed for each job and demonstrates proper use of tools and equipment.
- Assists in street paving; assists finishers in pouring concrete and setting forms; participates in all concrete maintenance tasks.
- May coordinate and lead the activities of an assigned work crew.
- Performs all roadway maintenance tasks per standard weekly schedule and any other unscheduled maintenance needs. Operates all street utility equipment necessary for area of assignment.
- May perform emergency maintenance in the event of a natural disaster.
High School diploma or recognized equivalent.
Experience
Two years of experience related to street maintenance and street construction work.
Desirable
CA Traffic Control Certifications
Licenses
Valid Class C California driver's license and the ability to obtain a valid Class A CA driver's license with tank vehicle (TV) endorsement prior to completion of probationary period (6 months).
Note
As part of the selection process for this position, applicants invited to an interview with the hiring department should plan to participate in a practical examination related to the operation of heavy-duty equipment. Applicants must wear (or have available) safety equipment and clothing (boots, gloves, etc.) appropriate for the operation of heavy-duty equipment to their exam.How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
- List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
- List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
- Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
Salary : $56,368 - $68,453
