Public Works Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker

Perform manual labor and equipment operation in the maintenance, repair and construction of the City's Public Works systems and facilities as directed.

Assigned divisions may include but are not limited to:
Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collections, Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Storm Water, Streets, Reuse, Irrigation and Fleet/Equipment Rental.

The duties of this Maintenance Worker job description includes specific requirements for Maintenance Worker 1, 2, and 3 (see below).

Additional job functions may vary due to department or City needs/requirements. Assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Perform maintenance, construction, and repair of City streets, sidewalks, waterlines, sewer-lines, facilities, systems, and equipment.
• Operate a variety of equipment based on assignment; front-end loader for transfer of materials, dump truck, flatbed truck to transport various materials and equipment, snowplow/sander, street sweeper and vactor truck or jet truck to clean catch basins, storm drains and sewer collection system.
• Operate a backhoe or road grader and a variety of equipment to install, maintain, clean, grade and repair sidewalks, roadways, bridges, alleys and install/repair water/sewer services or mainlines, based on assignment.
• Remove and repair damaged roadways and sidewalk areas. Prepare streets for overlays and slurry seals; patches, fill potholes, pave and sweep.
• Repair, replace or install street name or traffic signs and traffic/pedestrian lights.
• Perform minor maintenance on traffic control devices.
• Operate striping equipment to designate markings on City streets (e.g., centerlines, crosswalks school zones, etc.)
• Inspect and evaluate problems/conditions of the sewer mainlines using CCTV inspection equipment.
• Install, maintain and repair, storm drains, drain tiles, catch basins, hydrants and water mainlines.
• Locate and close valves to permit repairs to mainlines and services; operate tapping machines in the tapping of water mainlines under pressure and install services. Flush waterlines and repair valves including repacking, changing stems and replacing all working parts.
• Install and repair water meters and meter boxes.
• Monitor operations, set operating parameters, diagnose problems, and perform associated tests.
• Maintain accurate records; use computer based instrumentation and control systems for record maintenance as needed.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain pumps, valves, aeration equipment, and other equipment relevant to job assignment. Inspect, adjust, and replace components as needed.
• Use a variety of hand and power-operated tools and equipment; such as shovels, picks, power saws, drills, jackhammers, and compressors.
• Maintain and clean equipment.
• Subject to 24-hour call back for emergency conditions.

Other job functions:

• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within scope of knowledge or refer to other City staff.
• Participation (at the Division Manager's discretion) in the after-hours on-call rotation, is a requirement of this position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position functions outdoors with exposure to all weather and traffic conditions; exposure to noise, fumes, odors, toxic gases and chemicals, dust, dirt, open manholes, moving equipment and mechanical hazards. Position requires heavy physical effort to be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing at least fifty (50) pounds; frequent bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling, squatting, and reaching above shoulder height.

Involves working in confined spaces and the need for sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities, vision or other powers of observation, manual dexterity and personal mobility and physical reflexes sufficient to perform essential job functions effectively and efficiently. Protective clothing/equipment including safety shoes are required for all hours worked.