Street Maintenance Worker I/II

About the role

Two (2) vacancies are available for STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I or STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER II positions depending on qualifications. Applications will be accepted online from Wednesday, July 08, 2026 through Wednesday, July 22, 2026 or until 100 applications are received, whichever comes first. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and servicing of City streets, sewers, traffic systems, signs, sidewalks, storm drains and equipment.
• Operates heavy construction and maintenance equipment to excavate, grade, trench and load materials.
• Conducts a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the performance of a variety of maintenance and construction work.
• Assists in the repair of storm drains, catch basins, and storm drainpipes.
• Maintains sewers; operates maintenance equipment such as sewer rodder, hydraulic jet cleaner, vac-all, front loader, compressor, power winch, etc.; installs and repairs underground pipes and removes blockages from lines.
• Removes, replaces, and repairs street signs, performs minor traffic striping on streets, crosswalks, and curbs; manufactures special signs for special events.
• Answers emergency calls from the public and other agencies taking appropriate action such as placing barricades, removing fallen trees and limbs, replacing street signs and emergency patching of streets, repairing sewer lines.
• Operates pickup and dump trucks, tractors, and other maintenance equipment; performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Performs routine building maintenance tasks when assisting skilled maintenance personnel in carpentry, heating, plumbing or electrical work.
• Pours and finishes concrete for monuments and plaques.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: HS/GED.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience with grounds, street and/or building maintenance.
• Licenses or Certification: Valid Class C California Driver’s License with Tank Combination Endorsement and satisfactory driving record.

Qualifications

• Education: HS/GED.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience in street and/or building maintenance or one (1) year of experience and satisfactory job performance as a Street Maintenance Worker I in the City of Azusa.
• Licenses or Certification: Valid Class C California Driver’s License with Tank Combination Endorsement and satisfactory driving record.

Skills

Knowledge Common tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance work. Basic safety precautions and procedures. Ability to operate equipment used in work performed. Read and interpret blueprints, work sketches and specialized maps. Construct and maintain public works facilities. Operate a variety of heavy and light power-driven equipment. Maintain accurate records. Perform skilled maintenance, construction and repair work. Use hand tools and power tools safely. Read and interpret maps and blueprints. Assist in training personnel on unit activities, procedures and regulations. Lift 90 pounds on a regular basis. Perform heavy manual work. Respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner; communicate effectively with a variety of personnel and establish/maintain effective working relationships. Understand, explain and apply policies and procedures. Work safely. Understand and follow verbal and written directions. Work independently.

Benefits

• Generous Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits.
• Bilingual Incentive Pay, City Paid Deferred Compensation & so much more!

Pay

STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I: $27.40 - $33.30 Hourly
$4,749.24 - $5,772.73 Monthly
$56,990.88 - $69,272.76 Annually

Schedule

Work is performed primarily outdoors, at City street locations. Required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends from time-to-time.

Physical, Mental, Environmental Conditions

• Prolonged sitting and regular standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• Grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard.
• Near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents.
• Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.
• Lift, drag, and push items weighing up to 90 pounds on a regular basis.