Street Maintenance Worker

About the role

The City of Vernon seeks a full-time Street Maintenance Worker to join our Public Works Department. This position involves performing a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled tasks related to sewer and storm drain repairs, maintenance, and other related duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists in asphalt and concrete jobs
• Performs sign maintenance, graffiti removal, tree trimming, and street sweeping
• Maintains the sewer system by monitoring flow, performing flow studies, and confined space entry
• Cleans catch basins before rain and maintains the storm drain system during rain events
• Paints street legends, including stop signs, crosswalks, and railroad signs
• Maintains grounds and performs other maintenance duties as assigned
• Operates the vactor truck to clean and maintain the sewer and storm drain system
• Supports the relationship with the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior
• May perform standby and on-call duties as assigned, and respond to after-hours emergencies

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• At least two (2) full-time years of street maintenance and repair experience
• A valid California State Class B Commercial Driver’s License within one year of successful probation

Qualifications

• Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies, and procedures
• Principles and practices of street and water distribution system maintenance and repair
• Street painting methods and equipment
• Sign maintenance practices
• Concrete and asphalt repair methods and practices
• Customer service standards and protocols

Skills

• Using power and hand tools
• Operating various motorized vehicles and equipment
• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors and co-workers