What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker/Senior position at City of West Sacramento?
The City of West Sacramento Public Works is seeking dedicated and skilled individuals to join our Utilities Maintenance Division. We have multiple openings in Sewer Wastewater Collections, Road Maintenance, and Water Distribution for both Maintenance Worker and Senior positions.
As a Maintenance Worker/Senior, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure the proper maintenance and repair of City infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining streets, sidewalks, and storm drains, repairing water mains, and maintaining sewer systems.
As a member of our team, you will enjoy competitive salary and benefits, ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to work in an exciting and dynamic environment.
If you are a dedicated and skilled individual looking to make a difference in your community, apply today to become a Maintenance Worker/Senior for the City of West Sacramento Public Works Utilities Maintenance Division.
An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire. Depending upon the number of qualified candidates, an oral panel interview may or may not be held. The top candidates will be referred to the Department for further consideration.
DEFINITION: The Maintenance Worker/Senior performs a variety of tasks to install, maintain, repair, or improve all City infrastructure, which includes, but is not limited to, the sewer collection and water distribution systems, storm drainage facilities, streets and sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: The Maintenance Worker/Senior receives general direction from his/her supervisor. No direct supervision of staff is exercised.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Maintenance Worker is the entry level class in this series and is considered to be in a training status. Senior Maintenance Worker is considered to be the journey level in this series and works independently under general direction.
Advancement to the Senior Maintenance Worker level shall occur after satisfactorily performing the duties of Maintenance Worker for two (2) years. Satisfactory performance means an overall satisfactory or higher rating on the performance evaluation during the last evaluation period. An employee may be advanced to the Senior Maintenance Worker level in less than two (2) years if the employee's performance is noted as exceptional by the supervisor and the employee is recommended for early advancement by the Department Head.
Road Maintenance
This position is an entry-level position supporting all road and storm activities. Performs construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized programs in our public works department; work includes reconstruction/rehabilitation, surface maintenance, repair and or maintenance of potholes, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drainage maintenance and repair, right-of-way maintenance, tree trimming or removal, street sweeping and customer service. Performs general road maintenance labor and operates light and heavy-duty equipment. Performs general traffic control, performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Cuts, removes brush, mows grass, and weed eats.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate possession of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a tanker endorsement. Also, Qualified Applicator Certificate from the Department of Pesticide Regulation, State of California, in order to apply herbicides and pesticides to aquatic and right-of-way areas.
Sewer Wastewater Collection Division
This position is an entry-level position supporting all Wastewater activities and performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled heavy manual work, alone or as a member of a crew, in the construction, maintenance and repair and related service activities for wastewater collection systems and sewer laterals. Performs construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized programs in our public works department; Locates, installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects sewer mains, laterals, manholes, and clean-outs. Performs hydro-cleaning, mechanical rodding, and system flushing of pipelines. Performs CCTV inspection of mainlines and laterals. Responds to emergency calls, customer requests, mainline backups, and overflows. Conduct traffic control / flagging in the city’s rights-of-way and USA marking.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate possession of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a tanker endorsement. Also, Possession of Grade 1 CWEA Collection System Maintenance Certification
Water Distribution
This position is an entry-level position supporting all Water Distribution activities and performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled heavy manual work, alone or as a member of a crew, in the construction, maintenance and repair and related service activities for water distribution systems and transmission lines. Performs construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized programs in our public works department; Locates, installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects water mains, water meter installations, hydrants, valves, moving and upgrading service lines. Responds to emergency calls, customer requests. Conduct traffic control / flagging in the city’s rights-of-way and USA marking.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate possession of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a tanker endorsement. Also, Possession of Grade 1 water distribution operator certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board.
Maintenance Worker: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westsacramento/classspecs/1228932?keywords=maintenance worker&pagetype=classSpecifications
Senior Maintenance Worker: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westsacramento/classspecs/1228935?keywords=maintenance&pagetype=classSpecifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Maintenance Worker: One (1) year of experience in construction, utilities, and road maintenance or manual labor. Senior Maintenance Worker: Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Maintenance Worker I.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Maintenance Worker: Must obtain a valid Class "B" California driver's license before the completion of the employment probationary period or six (6) months. Senior Maintenance Worker: Possession of a valid Class "A" California driver's license within one (1) year of appointment. Both levels must maintain the required commercial driver's license pursuant to the Department of Transportation regulations.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Ability to wear and use SCBA units as regulated by Cal/OSHA. Classification is subject to the drug and alcohol testing policy pursuant to the U.S. Department of Transportation regulation implementing the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. May be required to participate in an on-call rotation.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Field and construction site environment; exposure to dust and noise; some heavy lifting, standing, climbing and bending; work with heavy equipment; work in inclement weather conditions, adverse conditions, and/or emergency situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess mobility to work in the field, streets and various other City infrastructure; strength, stamina and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves field work requiring frequent walking at construction site areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites; lift, move, and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: Employees work primarily in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
As a Maintenance Worker/Senior, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure the proper maintenance and repair of City infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining streets, sidewalks, and storm drains, repairing water mains, and maintaining sewer systems.
As a member of our team, you will enjoy competitive salary and benefits, ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to work in an exciting and dynamic environment.
If you are a dedicated and skilled individual looking to make a difference in your community, apply today to become a Maintenance Worker/Senior for the City of West Sacramento Public Works Utilities Maintenance Division.
An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire. Depending upon the number of qualified candidates, an oral panel interview may or may not be held. The top candidates will be referred to the Department for further consideration.
DEFINITION: The Maintenance Worker/Senior performs a variety of tasks to install, maintain, repair, or improve all City infrastructure, which includes, but is not limited to, the sewer collection and water distribution systems, storm drainage facilities, streets and sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: The Maintenance Worker/Senior receives general direction from his/her supervisor. No direct supervision of staff is exercised.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Maintenance Worker is the entry level class in this series and is considered to be in a training status. Senior Maintenance Worker is considered to be the journey level in this series and works independently under general direction.
Advancement to the Senior Maintenance Worker level shall occur after satisfactorily performing the duties of Maintenance Worker for two (2) years. Satisfactory performance means an overall satisfactory or higher rating on the performance evaluation during the last evaluation period. An employee may be advanced to the Senior Maintenance Worker level in less than two (2) years if the employee's performance is noted as exceptional by the supervisor and the employee is recommended for early advancement by the Department Head.
Road Maintenance
This position is an entry-level position supporting all road and storm activities. Performs construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized programs in our public works department; work includes reconstruction/rehabilitation, surface maintenance, repair and or maintenance of potholes, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drainage maintenance and repair, right-of-way maintenance, tree trimming or removal, street sweeping and customer service. Performs general road maintenance labor and operates light and heavy-duty equipment. Performs general traffic control, performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Cuts, removes brush, mows grass, and weed eats.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate possession of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a tanker endorsement. Also, Qualified Applicator Certificate from the Department of Pesticide Regulation, State of California, in order to apply herbicides and pesticides to aquatic and right-of-way areas.
Sewer Wastewater Collection Division
This position is an entry-level position supporting all Wastewater activities and performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled heavy manual work, alone or as a member of a crew, in the construction, maintenance and repair and related service activities for wastewater collection systems and sewer laterals. Performs construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized programs in our public works department; Locates, installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects sewer mains, laterals, manholes, and clean-outs. Performs hydro-cleaning, mechanical rodding, and system flushing of pipelines. Performs CCTV inspection of mainlines and laterals. Responds to emergency calls, customer requests, mainline backups, and overflows. Conduct traffic control / flagging in the city’s rights-of-way and USA marking.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate possession of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a tanker endorsement. Also, Possession of Grade 1 CWEA Collection System Maintenance Certification
Water Distribution
This position is an entry-level position supporting all Water Distribution activities and performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled heavy manual work, alone or as a member of a crew, in the construction, maintenance and repair and related service activities for water distribution systems and transmission lines. Performs construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized programs in our public works department; Locates, installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects water mains, water meter installations, hydrants, valves, moving and upgrading service lines. Responds to emergency calls, customer requests. Conduct traffic control / flagging in the city’s rights-of-way and USA marking.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate possession of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a tanker endorsement. Also, Possession of Grade 1 water distribution operator certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board.
Maintenance Worker: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westsacramento/classspecs/1228932?keywords=maintenance worker&pagetype=classSpecifications
Senior Maintenance Worker: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westsacramento/classspecs/1228935?keywords=maintenance&pagetype=classSpecifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Maintenance Worker: One (1) year of experience in construction, utilities, and road maintenance or manual labor. Senior Maintenance Worker: Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Maintenance Worker I.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Maintenance Worker: Must obtain a valid Class "B" California driver's license before the completion of the employment probationary period or six (6) months. Senior Maintenance Worker: Possession of a valid Class "A" California driver's license within one (1) year of appointment. Both levels must maintain the required commercial driver's license pursuant to the Department of Transportation regulations.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Ability to wear and use SCBA units as regulated by Cal/OSHA. Classification is subject to the drug and alcohol testing policy pursuant to the U.S. Department of Transportation regulation implementing the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. May be required to participate in an on-call rotation.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Field and construction site environment; exposure to dust and noise; some heavy lifting, standing, climbing and bending; work with heavy equipment; work in inclement weather conditions, adverse conditions, and/or emergency situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess mobility to work in the field, streets and various other City infrastructure; strength, stamina and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves field work requiring frequent walking at construction site areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites; lift, move, and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: Employees work primarily in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Salary : $54,192 - $72,984
