Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II/III/Lead (20533463)

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the construction industry, including safety regulations pertaining to the work; and have experience practicing safe work methods. The successful incumbent has the ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships and excels in a team environment. They will be motivated and demonstrate initiative in their work. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating a variety of vehicles and using tools related to the work. 

Essential Duties:

• Performs water distribution system flushing, and cleaning of sewer pipelines with a combination sewer truck. 
• May be assigned to perform routine maintenance on that equipment. 
• Performs and assists in the maintenance of the water and facility equipment and facilities. 
• Maintains and repairs storm ponds. 
• Maintains, repairs, and installs water and wastewater pipelines, services and related equipment including water meters and backflow preventers.
• Installs and maintains water meters. 
• Backfills trenches and uses asphalt to repair streets after water and sewer line repairs. 
• Street repairs including installation of asphalt, pothole repair, curb gutter and sidewalk installation and repairs. Street sign maintenance. 
• May conduct underground service alert (USA) inspections. 
• Assists with flushing of water distribution system and cleaning of sewer pipelines with a combination sewer truck. 
• Required to be on standby on a rotating basis to ensure continuity of operations during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to respond within 45 minutes.

Lead Maintenance 

• Train other crew members to correctly perform all duties within their position description. 
• Works at a higher level of efficiency and quality than at maintenance worker level III. 
• Have knowledge of applicable standards, codes, and regulations. 
• Inspects and adjusts equipment before start of work. 
• Collects field data for use by supervisors. 
• Prepares department memos and reports as needed. 
• Evaluate problems and recommends solutions. 
• Maintains inventory of all equipment including tools, traffic control equipment, spare parts, signs, water meter tracking, vehicle maintenance needs and other related items. 

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Safe use, purpose, and maintenance of hand and power tools and power equipment used in the execution of assigned duties. 
• Hand and power tool operations. 
• Personal computers; applications of word processing, Excel, and other related computer programs. 
• General knowledge regarding the use, purpose, and the hazards associated with certain chemicals used in the water field. 
• General construction and maintenance materials, methods and terminology. 
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, and mechanical systems. 

Ability to:

• Maintain mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. 
• Make basic math calculations quickly and accurately. 
•  Understand and follow oral and written instructions; work independently in the absence of supervision. 
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Meet physical, mental and environmental demands of the job. 
• Work at moderate heights of at least 50 feet. 
• Safely drive and operate vehicles and equipment. 
• Perform heavy physical labor including lifting and moving objects up to 50lbs., and up to 75lbs. with assistance, 
• Operate under deadlines. 

Education and Experience

Level I:

• Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to read and write at a level required for successful job performance.

Level II:

• Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to read and write at a level required for successful job performance.
• 2 years of recent work experience in construction trades.
• or, 1 year experience at a level equivalent to Maintenance Worker I with the city of Live Oak. 

Level III:

• Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to read and write at a level required for successful job performance.
• 3 years of recent work experience in Public Works Maintenance work relating to streets and water/sewer. 
• or, 1 year experience at a level equivalent to Maintenance Worker II with the city of Live Oak. 

Lead:

• Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to read and write at a level required for successful job performance.
• 5 years of recent work experience as a lead in Public Works Maintenance work relating to streets and water/sewer 
• or 5 years experience as a construction Lead or Forman, performing underground water and/or sewer work, and pavement work.

Licenses and Certificates 

Level I: 

• Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license. 
• Possession of a safe driving record per the City's driving standards and policies. 
• Class B license with Airbrake and Tanker endorsement is required within 6 months of appointment and prior to successful completion of probation. 
• Public Works incumbents must obtain a California D-2 Water Distribution Certification prior to successful completion of probation. 

Level II:

• At the time of hire or promotion from Level I Maintenance Worker must possess a California Class B drivers license with Airbrake and Tanker endorsements and a California D-2 Water Distribution Certification prior to successful completion of probation. 
• Incumbents must also successfully complete specialized and certification in Pesticide/Herbicide Training. 

Level III:

• At the time of hire or promotion from Level II Maintenance Worker must possess a California Class B drivers license with Airbrake and Tanker endorsement. 
• Must posses a California D-2 Water Distribution Certification, Backflow Certificate and successfully complete specialized training in Pesticide/Herbicide, and Work Zone Traffic Control Safety. 

Lead:

• At the time of hire or promotion must possess a California Class B drivers license with Airbrake and Tanker endorsement or obtain within 6 months. 
• Must possess a California D-2 Water Distribution Certification, or obtain within two testing cycles.
• A backflow Certificate or obtain within three testing cycles.
• Successfully complete specialized training in Work Zone Traffic Control Safety as the City offers trainings.