Public Works Maintenance Worker I​/II​/III; Streets

Position Summary

The City currently has one (1) Public Works Maintenance Worker vacancy in the Streets Division of the Public Works Operations Department. The vacancy will be filled as either level I, II, or III depending on qualifications.

• 5.0% increase effective July 1, 2026
• 5.0% increase effective July 1, 2027

Entry level class in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits a structured and established pattern. Advancement to the "II" level is based on training, experience, licenses, certifications, and satisfactory job performance.

Journey level class. Employees are distinguished by the full range of duties as assigned and receive only occasional instruction. Positions are normally filled by advancement from level I or by candidates with prior experience in construction and maintenance of streets or building‑related facilities.

Advanced journey level classification. Positions are distinguished by specialized or skilled maintenance, repair and construction duties, independent judgment in the performance of all duties, and lead supervision to lower‑level personnel.

• Perform semi‑skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, sidewalks, Downtown Village, signs, and traffic control and safety devices.
• Operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and hand and small power tools including dump truck, pick‑up truck, front‑end loader, forklift sweeper, backhoe, tractors, jack hammer, paint sprayer, pressure washers, and concrete saw; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Perform street maintenance duties; prepare surfaces for paving; patch potholes; mix, spread, shovel, rake and roll asphalt; seal surfaces.
• Perform curb, gutter and sidewalk maintenance duties; break up paved surfaces; set forms; mix, place, spread and finish concrete.
• Set up traffic control and safety devices; paint traffic control markings and stencils on pavements and curbs including cross walks, stop sign markings, lane markers, center lines, parking spaces, and traffic islands; install raised traffic bars, guard rails and reflectors.
• Prepare, install, and replace City sign posts and signs; fabricate new signs; clean and maintain existing signs; trim vegetation that presents safety hazards.
• Perform graffiti removal duties.
• Inspect ditches, drainage areas and roadside shoulders for noxious weeds; remove weeds using shovels, hoes and rakes.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced personnel; assist with daily supervision of personnel and completion of assigned duties.
• Lead a small group of workers on an assigned project; ensure that safe procedures are followed; provide direction to resolve unanticipated problems in the absence of the supervisor.
• Monitor inventory of assigned materials and supplies.
• Assist in maintenance projects outside of regularly assigned area including building and parks maintenance tasks as necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and contribute to a cooperative team effort.
• Perform related duties as required.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

• Public Works Maintenance Worker I – At least one year of maintenance and repair experience is desirable.
• Public Works Maintenance Worker II – At least one year of experience…