Street/Traffic Maintenance Worker Lead

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead, plan train and review the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled repair and construction duties in the maintenance of City streets, and traffic control maintenance duties including fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of street and traffic signs.
• Plan, direct and participate in preparing surface for paving, patching potholes, setting forms and mixing, and pouring cement. Fabrication of street and traffic signs and posts; cut and weld steel; paint and apply reflectorized materials.
• Train assigned employees in their areas of work, including street maintenance methods, traffic control devices, procedures and techniques. Supervise the use, care and operation of street maintenance equipment including shovels, jack hammers, tampers, cement mixers, compressors, skip loaders, small tractors, rollers, hole diggers, sledge hammers, rollers, grinders, spray guns and epoxy machines.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications. 
• Place cones, barriers and signs to define the work area and protect the public, excavate and fill trenches and ditches; locate and repair leaks. Install and maintain signs and delineators; dig postholes and mix cement; remove and repair posts and signs as necessary; remove old paint and markings by using grinding equipment.
• Prepare and maintain routine records and reports on work performed. 
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of street and traffic maintenance.
• Assist in the performance of maintenance work on equipment, buildings, and facilities as assigned; clean and maintain tools and equipment.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible public works street/traffic maintenance experience is required.

Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, an appropriate Class A driver license ( a driving record may be deemed unsatisfactory for any of the following reasons: three or more moving violations or reportable accident within the last three years; conviction of driving under the influence within the last five years) is required.

• Incumbents are enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice Program.  The DMV Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbents driving record and driving record status on a periodic basis to the City.
• Ability to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background clearance, fingerprints and a physical and drug screen.

Working Conditions:

The following work environment and physical conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

This position works in a field/construction site environment and is exposed to noise, dust, smoke, fumes, gasses, inclement weather conditions and works around heavy construction equipment and machinery.  This position may work at heights, on scaffolding and ladders and may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy, moderate or light lifting, standing or walking for prolonged periods and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

A completed application and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time.   As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity. Applications will be reviewed carefully, and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications.  Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the “Work Experience” section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as “see attached” or “see resume” as they will not be considered.  Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process.  Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.  

Selection Process Information - The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam and department interview.         

Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step.  This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.  

Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.    

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Applications must be received by 4:00pm, April 24, 2025 in order to be considered for this opportunity. The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.  

The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.  

Disaster Service Worker:  In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Salary : $30 - $40