Maintainer III

Public Works Department Maintainer

Vacancies are in the Public Works Department. Under general supervision performs full range of duties in operating construction equipment and driving heavy trucks in the care, maintenance, and repair of streets and parks. Also operates heavy trucks in the collection of solid waste and recycled materials. This is a 1716 union position. The hours of work are 40 hours per week.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Employees at this level typically work independently, performing a full range of duties operating construction equipment and driving heavy trucks. Serves as lead on work projects and assures that safety regulations and procedures are followed. The Maintainer Series works across multiple divisions to include:

Performs full range of construction duties in the maintenance and repairs of streets. Operates heavy trucks, hook-lift trucks with various attachments, pay loaders with bucket attachment, backhoe-loaders, power rollers, leaf compost machines, lawn mowers with flair attachment, litter vacuums, and other equipment in construction and renovation projects. Maintains and services equipment and trucks. Performs snow removal and other duties associated with snow and ice control.

Follows standard safety procedures and regulations. Performs manual labor as needed.

Performs full range of construction duties in the maintenance and repair of parks, landscapes, street medians, pools, and sport fields. Operates heavy trucks, hook-lift trucks with various attachments, pay loaders with bucket attachment, backhoe-loader, power roller, leaf compost machine, lawn mower with flair attachment, litter vacuums, and other equipment in construction and renovation projects. Maintains and services equipment and trucks. Performs snow removal and other duties associated with snow and ice control.

Follows standard safety procedures and regulations. Performs manual labor as needed.

Operates heavy trucks in the collection of solid waste and recycled materials, and oversees and reviews the work of Maintainers as assigned. Operates hook-lift trucks with various attachments, pay loaders with bucket attachment, backhoe-loaders, power rollers, leaf compost machines, lawn mowers with flair attachment, litter vacuums, and other equipment necessary for the collection of solid waste and recycled materials. Follows standard safety procedures and regulations.

Performs manual labor as needed.

Performs full range of maintenance and remediation duties in the maintenance of City-owned properties and the cleanup of blighted properties. Operates heavy trucks, hook-lift trucks with various attachments, pay loaders with bucket attachment, backhoe-loader, power roller, leaf compost machine, lawn mower with flair attachment, litter vacuums, and other small equipment in maintenance and cleanup projects. Maintains and services equipment and trucks.

Performs snow removal and other duties associated with snow and ice control. Follows standard safety procedures and regulations. Performs manual labor as needed.

The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties.

Qualified candidates will be invited to attend a performance examination for the Maintainer III position. Performance examination will be held between the tentative dates of September 14th - September 18th, 2026. Notice will be sent via email. The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application and will include a combination of either a written, oral, or performance test.

All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure:

• Knowledge of procedures, materials, equipment and methods either used for road construction, maintenance and repair or parks construction, maintenance and repair.
• Heavy equipment and…