Street Maintenance Worker I/II Flex

DESCRIPTION

Street Maintenance Worker I Salary : $3,441 - $4,182 / monthly

Street Maintenance Worker II Salary : $3,997 - $4,858 / monthly

Do you enjoy working with others while performing c onstruction, maintenance, and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, storm drains, streetlights repairs to make a positive impact in our community?

Being part of the Public Works team will allow you to play a key role in our day-to-day operations. If you are a motivated individual that loves taking on challenges, leveraging technology, and thrives in a fun environment, we invite you to apply!!

The department is looking to fill the Street Maintenance Worker II position at this time and all other successful candidates will be placed onto an eligibility list.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

• Street Maintenance Worker I : One year of experience in experience in public works construction or maintenance work.
• Street Maintenance Worker II : Three (3) years of increasingly responsible skilled experience in public works related construction work, or two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Street Maintenance Worker I at the City of Corona.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Depending on area of assignment, possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid Class "A" or Class "B" California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.

Skills and Abilities

Breaks and removes pavement; digs, shovels, hauls, and loads soils, sand, gravel, cement, asphalt mixes, and other materials;

cleans up work sites upon completion of job.

• Sweeps and shovels debris and litter, carries cans and heavy objects, and loads trucks; assists in emptying loads at dump sites.
• Drives vehicles to work sites and sets up and removes barricades to protect crews from street traffic; directs traffic in roadways to protect crews.
• Operates air compressor and pneumatic air tools, including tampers, jackhammers, breaking guns, and concrete saws; uses hand tools, including shovels, picks, brooms, wheelbarrows, rakes and rollers, and a variety of small hand tools for a variety of trades;

maintains tools and equipment in proper working order.

• Performs rough carpentry and pipefitting.
• Lays and rakes, rolls, and irons hot asphalt and oil spray.
• Builds and removes forms; mixes, sets, trowels, and finishes concrete, cement, and masonry.
• Performs storm drain maintenance; removes and replaces drains; cleans and removes debris from drains.
• Operates various types and sizes of trucks and motorized equipment, such as dump trucks, vactor trucks, tractors, skip loaders, backhoes, box pavers, rollers, compactors, and forklifts;

inspects vehicles and reports maintenance as required.

• Measures and lays out center lines, crosswalks, and other line markings.
• Removes and installs street lighting poles and fixtures, as assigned; maintains, repairs, and makes alterations to buildings, facilities, and equipment;

removes and / or paints over graffiti on private and public property; fabricates, assembles, and installs traffic signs, as assigned.

Serves on the City's on call standby program; responds to a variety of emergencies including water main breaks, customer re-connections, water service leaks, hit hydrants, sewer spills, and water loss complaints, as well as a variety of parks, streets, traffic collisions, and other public works calls.

Characteristics

• An upbeat attitude, eager to participate.
• A passion for producing outstanding quality of work.
• A high performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor.
• Ability to build and maintain the trust of coworkers, subordinates, and city staff.
• A genuine interest in supporting the employees.

The position is a full-time benefited position with a 4 / 10 work week, every Friday off, 6am - 5pm, unless emergency occurs.

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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be customer service focus, excellent judgment, and attention to detail. Someone who is a systems-oriented thinker and great team player.

This position will routinely assist all levels of the organization. A highly competent individual who holds themselves to high standards, works hard, and contributes to a positive workplace culture will thrive in Corona.

COMMUNITY

A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents.

Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors.

Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches.

Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members.

Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments / organizational units : Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities.

Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 is $ 369.9 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 194.5 million.

Corona enjoys a workforce of 860 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

TO BE CONSIDERED

Interested candidates should apply by completing the application online, including a compelling cover letter and comprehensive resume by the posted closing date.

Application Process

The selection process will consist of :

• Application Review
• Oral Examination - September 11th or 12th (Tentative Dates)

Applications will be accepted until Mon day , September 2 , 2024, at 5 : 00PM . Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring authority for further consideration.

Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information / instructions via email.