Senior Street Maintenance Worker

About the Role

The Senior Street Maintenance Worker performs skilled work in a variety of street and storm drainage system maintenance, construction, and service activities. The duties performed include the operation and use of light to heavy duty equipment for the minor construction and repair of streets, storm drains, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and street signs. Successful candidates will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's Customer Service Philosophy – Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.

Responsibilities

• Receives daily assignments and tasks that may be completed independently or with the assistance of co-workers.
• Inspects work areas and performs routine repairs or reports maintenance needs.
• Participates in all asphalt maintenance including, operating asphalt patching equipment; repairs to concrete sidewalks, curbs and related facilities.
• Assists in sign and striping work; sign fabrication and installation, thermal plastic installation, and curb painting.
• Sets up and takes down traffic control for assignment per the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook.
• Operates motorized equipment such as root cutters, cement saws, and mixers used in a variety of street and storm drain maintenance and construction activities.
• Determines tools, materials, and equipment needed for each job and demonstrates proper use of tools and equipment.
• Assists in street paving; assists finishers in pouring concrete and setting forms; participates in all concrete maintenance tasks.
• Coordinates and leads the activities of an assigned work crew as needed.
• Performs all roadway maintenance tasks per standard weekly schedule and any other unscheduled maintenance needs.
• Operates all street utility equipment necessary for area of assignment.
• Performs emergency maintenance in the event of a natural disaster.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Two years of experience related to street maintenance and street construction work.
• Valid Class C California driver's license and the ability to obtain a valid Class A CA driver's license with tank vehicle (TV) endorsement prior to completion of probationary period (6 months).
• May be required to return to work during non-business hours in an emergency situation and to perform work on a scheduled standby assignment. Standby duty assignments are rotated biannually.

Qualifications

• Experience with road striping and sign installation, concrete form setting and finishing, and performing street cleanup activities.
• CA Traffic Control Certifications.

Selection Process

Separate Promotional and Open (external) Eligibility Lists will be established. The hiring department will consider candidates on the Promotional Eligibility List prior to considering candidates on the Open Eligibility List. The Open Eligibility List will consist of external applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes. The Promotional Eligibility List will be comprised of current City employees (full or part-time) who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes. The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.

Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process. As part of the selection process for this position, applicants invited to an interview with the hiring department should plan to participate in a practical examination related to the operation of heavy-duty equipment. Applicants must wear (or have available) safety equipment and clothing (boots, gloves, etc.) appropriate for the operation of heavy-duty equipment to their interview.

Benefits

Employees in this classification are represented by the American Federal of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Benefit packages are available at www.ontariocityemployees.org and a 2025 AFSCME Benefit Summary is also available.