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

Position: 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.

Future Scheduled Salary Increases:

5.0% increase effective July 1, 2026

5.0% increase effective July 1, 2027

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, sidewalks, signs, and traffic safety and control systems; and to operate a variety of maintenance and repair tools and equipment.

The Public Works Maintenance Worker Iis the entry level class in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits a structured and established pattern, which has been established and explained before the work is started.

Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is typically an entry level class, employees may have only limited or no direct related work experience. Advancement to the "II" level is based on training, experience, licenses, certifications, and satisfactory job performance.

The Public Works Maintenance Worker IIis the journey level class in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience in the construction and maintenance of streets or building-related facilities. This class is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Worker III in that the latter possesses a specialized technical or functional expertise within the area of assignment, as well as provides lead supervision to lower level public works maintenance personnel.

The Public Works Maintenance Worker IIIis the advanced journey level classification in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series. Positions in this class are distinguished from other levels in the series by the performance of specialized or skilled maintenance, repair and construction duties. Employees are typically assigned significant responsibilities above the journey level and often exercise independent judgment in the performance of all duties.

Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility. This class is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Lead Worker in that the latter serves in a working lead capacity and provides lead direction and training to lower level maintenance staff.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

* 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…