Maintenance Worker Trainee (Division Promotional)

• Communicate with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, or other maintenance problems
• Sort items set out for recycling and throw materials into designated truck compartments
• Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites
• Dismount garbage trucks to collect garbage and remount trucks to ride to the next collection point
• Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid
• Fill out defective equipment reports
• Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition
• Clean trucks or compactor bodies after routes have been completed
• Tag garbage or recycling containers to inform customers of problems, such as excess garbage or inclusion of items that are not permitted
• Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies
• Make special pickups of recyclable materials, such as food scraps, used oil, discarded computers, or other electronic items
• Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse
  
  

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: 

This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker in that it provides semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance work.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

• Performs semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance and operations work in support of City departments or maintenance function; selects proper maintenance tools, supplies and equipment for assignment; performs work following established safety policies and procedures.

• Operates and maintains assigned equipment, tools and supplies; performs basic inspections to ensure safe operating conditions; cleans and performs preventative maintenance; and monitors need for replacement or advanced repair/maintenance work.

• Plans, monitors and reviews inventory and supply needs; places orders or requests based on requirements.

• Maintains activity logs, records, work orders and related reports.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

Positions assigned to container maintenance may be responsible for:

• Repairing and refurbishing commercial and industrial waste containers owned by the City;

• Operating a forklift to move containers;

• Assessing container damage for salvage purposes.

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:   

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED 

EXPERIENCE: 

• Two (2) years of maintenance experience related to assignment

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be a City of Oxnard employee in the Environmental Resources Division 
• Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both orally and in writing

Salary : $39,914 - $66,577