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Street Maintenance Worker bei City of Vernon, CA

City of Vernon, CA · Vernon, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

61.131,00 $  -  74.297,00 $

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About the Department

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF VERNON

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF VERNON
 
STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER
MONTHLY SALARY: $5,095 - $6,193
PLUS, AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

FINAL FILING DEADLINE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025, 11:59 PM 
 
THIS PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE FULL-TIME VACANCY IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO BE USED FOR FUTURE  VACANCIES.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled sewer and storm drain repairs and maintenance for the City's streets.

Position Duties

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job flyer does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Assists in asphalt and concrete jobs; performs sign maintenance, graffiti removal, tree trimming and street sweeping.
  • Monitors the sewer system to inspect sewer flow at problem areas; performs flow studies and confined space entry.
  • Cleans catch basins before rain; maintains the storm drain system during rain events.
  • Paints street legends, including stop signs, cross walks and railroad signs.
  • May perform basic building maintenance, including painting, cleaning and general repairs.
  • Performs weed, litter and illegal dumping control and cleanup; maintains bus stops; disposes of dead animals.
  • Operates heavy equipment.
  • Responds to spills to contain and prevent entry into the City's storm drain system.
  • Cleans tools and equipment.
  • Assists with the excavation of utilities and other special projects.
  • Maintains grounds and performs other maintenance duties as assigned.
  • Operates the vactor truck to clean and maintain the sewer and storm drain system.
  • May be required to perform standby and on-call duties as assigned; and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
  • Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:           
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of street maintenance and repair experience.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of: 

  • Principles and practices of street and water distribution system maintenance and repair.
  • Street painting methods and equipment.
  • Sign maintenance practices.
  • Concrete and asphalt repair methods and practices.
  • Customer service standards and protocols.
Skill in:
  • Using power and hand tools.
  • Operating various motorized vehicles and equipment.
  • Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.  
  • Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
  • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors and co-workers.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California State Class B Commercial Driver’s License is required within one year after successfully passing probation.                                                
Other certifications may be required based on area of assignment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:  
Work is performed in an outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases.  May be required to work in trenches or confined spaces. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds.

Pursuant to California Government Code §3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisors or by law.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Completed application packets will be reviewed and applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Applications must be submitted online. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered.  Stating "see resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application.  To view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.cityofvernon.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department of any changes to their contact information. Following the closing of the filing period for this recruitment, the Human Resources Department will review the application materials submitted for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet or exceed the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in the next phase of this recruitment process.

“The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer”
 
CITY OF VERNON - HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Lisette M. Grizzelle, Human Resources Manager
[email protected]
(323) 583-8811, ext. 166
 

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