What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR / STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER (DOQ) position at City of Visalia?
The City of Visalia is recruiting for Street Maintenance Worker / Senior Street Maintenance Worker (Depending on Qualifications). Click here to review the recruitment announcement.
THE DIVISION
The City of Visalia's Street Maintenance division is part of the Public Works Department. The division is responsible for maintaining approximately 525 miles of streets within the City’s 40-square mile jurisdiction. Maintaining the streets is done with several different procedures, including thin skin patches, minor overlays, and pothole patching.
The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in street construction methods, techniques, materials, terminology, and most importantly the safety practices necessary to meet the requirements of this position. The ideal candidate must be able to perform heavy physical labor, operate heavy duty truck/trailer combos, effectively communicate both written and orally, and follow both written and oral direction.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and ability would be:
Street Maintenance Worker:
Click the position title below to review the job description:
Street Maintenance Worker
Senior Street Maintenance WorkerSELECTION PROCESS
Application and supplemental materials will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be most qualified will be invited to participate in a job-related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
Monthly salary:
Street Maintenance Worker: $4,066 - $5,112 monthly
Senior Street Maintenance Worker: $4,961 - $6,237 monthly
CalPERS retirement program
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Longevity Pay
Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and much more...
Review the Benefits tab for more information.
EXPERIENCE VISALIA. ENHANCE YOUR LIFE.
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 141,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.
As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.
Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer!
The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
THE DIVISION
The City of Visalia's Street Maintenance division is part of the Public Works Department. The division is responsible for maintaining approximately 525 miles of streets within the City’s 40-square mile jurisdiction. Maintaining the streets is done with several different procedures, including thin skin patches, minor overlays, and pothole patching.
THE POSITION
This position involves a variety of duties related to street maintenance and repair such as raking or shoveling asphalt and other related materials, patching potholes, and operating power tools and other equipment. The role also includes concrete work such as repairing and removing curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, as well as performing storm drain maintenance and repair. The Senior Street Maintenance Worker is expected to operate moderate to heavy construction equipment, including front-end loaders, asphalt rollers, and concrete saws, and may lead a small crew in fulfilling work orders. Responsibilities also include setting up job sites while adhering to safety protocols, responding to emergency and after-hours calls, constructing wooden traffic safety barricades, and assisting in the training and evaluation of less-experienced personnel. Record-keeping and operating power-driven tools and dump trucks are also part of the job.
IDEAL CANDIDATEThis position involves a variety of duties related to street maintenance and repair such as raking or shoveling asphalt and other related materials, patching potholes, and operating power tools and other equipment. The role also includes concrete work such as repairing and removing curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, as well as performing storm drain maintenance and repair. The Senior Street Maintenance Worker is expected to operate moderate to heavy construction equipment, including front-end loaders, asphalt rollers, and concrete saws, and may lead a small crew in fulfilling work orders. Responsibilities also include setting up job sites while adhering to safety protocols, responding to emergency and after-hours calls, constructing wooden traffic safety barricades, and assisting in the training and evaluation of less-experienced personnel. Record-keeping and operating power-driven tools and dump trucks are also part of the job.
The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in street construction methods, techniques, materials, terminology, and most importantly the safety practices necessary to meet the requirements of this position. The ideal candidate must be able to perform heavy physical labor, operate heavy duty truck/trailer combos, effectively communicate both written and orally, and follow both written and oral direction.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and ability would be:
Street Maintenance Worker:
- One year experience performing roadway construction and maintenance activities.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license by time of appointment.
- Possession of a valid Class A California Driver's License by time of appointment is desired.
- Two (2) years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Street Maintenance Worker in the City of Visalia.
- Specialized training in street sweeping and street maintenance and repair.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License, Class A, by time of appointment. Tanker endorsement must be obtained within three (3) months of hire.
Click the position title below to review the job description:
Street Maintenance Worker
Senior Street Maintenance WorkerSELECTION PROCESS
Application and supplemental materials will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be most qualified will be invited to participate in a job-related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
Monthly salary:
Street Maintenance Worker: $4,066 - $5,112 monthly
Senior Street Maintenance Worker: $4,961 - $6,237 monthly
CalPERS retirement program
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Longevity Pay
Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and much more...
Review the Benefits tab for more information.
EXPERIENCE VISALIA. ENHANCE YOUR LIFE.
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 141,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.
As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.
Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer!
The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $48,792 - $74,844
