Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II

JOIN THE CITY OF ORANGE AS A PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II!

There are currently two (2) full-time vacancies AND one (1) part-time vacancy (19-hours per week)

Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of work in the construction, modification, maintenance, and repair of City infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, roadway base and sub-base, guard rails, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, pavement markings, and/or stormwater and drainage systems and facilities; uses and operates a variety of manual and power tools and light to heavy power driven equipment; and performs related work as required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

When performing the concrete/asphalt maintenance assignment:

• Performs construction, maintenance, and repair activities of City streets and roadways to ensure safe and efficient access for the public, including alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, roadway base and sub-base, guard rails, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, and pavement markings.

• Participates in asphalt maintenance, including demolition and preparation of areas to be resurfaced; applying, raking, compacting, and paving appropriate materials to the surface, and cleaning up area.

• Participates in the sealing of cracks, including cleaning and preparing surfaces with the appropriate equipment and applying crack sealing material and applicable chemicals to the surface.

• Participates in concrete maintenance, including attending to trip hazards, demolishing and removing concrete, and forming, pouring, and finishing sidewalks, handicapped ramps, curbs, and gutters.

• Operates construction and concrete cutting and breaking equipment such as a jackhammer; constructs concrete forms, pours concrete, and assists in finishing concrete and masonry work.

When performing the traffic/graffiti maintenance assignment:

• Provides installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signs, including making signs, and installing sign posts and signs in accordance with Federal, State, and City codes.

• Participates in the fabrication and repair of City signs including street name signs and sign posts; installs and maintains municipal sign posts, signs, and pavement markings.

• Inspects City premises for graffiti vandalism, uses appropriate chemicals and high-pressure equipment to remove graffiti.

• Performs tree trimming and removal services, including pruning branches, grinding tree stumps to ground level, and removing trees safely and efficiently.

• Performs legend painting and striping of City streets and parking lots using appropriate materials.

When performing the stormwater/sewer maintenance assignment:

• Performs inspection, construction, maintenance, and repair activities of City storm drain and sanitation systems and facilities to ensure safe and efficient access for the public, including concrete and open channels, creeks, pipes, drains, detention basins, and drop inlets.

• Operates specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the maintenance and repair of the City's sanitation infrastructure system.

• Operates and maintains the City's close circuit television system and equipment used to monitor and prevent problems in the wastewater system.

• Cleans sanitary wastewater lines in the collection system by means of hydro cleaning and rodding.

• Performs a variety of duties in the maintenance of drainage structures to ensure efficient drainage, including inspecting, repairing, and replacing patrol tide areas, and opening and closing tide valves along assigned routes.

• Performs concrete and open channel maintenance, including inspecting and repairing stormwater conveyance systems, removing/abating weeds and other invasive vegetation, removing sediments, debris, and trash from channels, applying site delineation, best management practices, and erosion control before, during, and after maintenance activities, and keeping in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local water regulatory laws and regulations.

When performing all assignments:

• Inspects assigned City infrastructure for safety issues, structural integrity, and possible future work projects and programs, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired.

• Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of construction systems and facilities.

• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed.

• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.

• Maintains public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.

• Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and City workers.

• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.

• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.

• Responds to after-hours emergencies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principals, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, systems, and appurtenances similar to those in a municipal environment.

• Basic mathematics.

• Safe driving rules and practices.

• Basic computer software related to work.

• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.

• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.

Public Works Maintenance Worker II, in addition to the above:

• Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing streets and roadways, including alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, roadway base and sub-base, guard rails, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, and pavement markings; as well as stormwater and drainage systems and facilities, including concrete and open channels, drains, detention basins, drop inlets, and related facilities, systems, and appurtenances.

• Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.

• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment.

• Operational characteristics of specialized construction maintenance and repair equipment.

• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals.

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:

• Perform basic construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work.

• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.

• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.

• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to heavy equipment required for the work.

• Perform routine equipment maintenance.

• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Public Works Maintenance Worker II, in addition to the above:

• Perform construction, modification, maintenance and repair work on streets and roadways, including alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, roadway base and sub-b ase, guard rails, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, and pavement markings; as well as stormwater and drainage systems and facilities, including concrete and open channels, creeks, pipes, drains, detention basins, drop inlets, and related facilities, systems, and appurtenances.

• Perform assigned maintenance and repair duties with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision.

• Operate specialized construction maintenance and repair equipment.

• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.

• Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.

• Locate underground utilities by use of blue prints and electronic locating equipment in accordance with Underground Service Alert (USA) regulations.

• Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.

• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.

• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Public Works Maintenance Worker I and II: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

• Public Works Maintenance Worker I: One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of streets and roadways, stormwater and drainage, sanitation systems, traffic signs, and/or related facilities, systems, and appurtenances.

• Public Works Maintenance Worker II: Three (3) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of streets and roadways, stormwater and drainage, sanitation systems, traffic signs, and/or related facilities, systems, and appurtenances, or two (2) years of experience equivalent to Public Works Maintenance Worker I at the City of Orange.

Licenses and Certifications:

Public Works Maintenance Worker I:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.

• Ability to obtain a class B driver's license with the appropriate endorsements within one (1) year of employment.

• Ability to obtain a valid Grade I Wastewater Collection System Operator Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within six (6) months of employment.

Public Works Maintenance Worker II:

• Possess and maintain a valid class B driver's license with the appropriate endorsements and satisfactory driving record.

• Possess and maintain a valid Grade I Wastewater Collection System Operator Certificate issued by the CWEA.

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; 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 fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational 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. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

Environmental Elements: Employees work 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.

Working Conditions:

May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Disaster Service Worker:
All employees of the City of Orange are designated by both State law and City ordinance to be Disaster Service Workers. In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours and performing work significantly different from the employees normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency.

City Mission, Vision, and Values:

Incumbents in all City positions are expected to exhibit the behavior characteristics reflected in the City's Mission, Vision, and Values statements in the performance of their duties: The City of Orange is committed to excellent service for our residents, businesses, and visitors. As an organization, the City of Orange is the leader in delivering the highest level of service to meet current and future needs of the community. The City's values include Teamwork, Accountability, and Excellence.