STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER to fill two (2) vacancies in the Street Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. The Street Maintenance Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, signs, and storm drains for the City of Riverside.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform and provide skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work for the streets, sidewalks, signs, storm drains, and other street related activities; maintain and care for wash ways, bike trails, and a variety of public right of ways; adhere to safety and occupational hazard regulations and provide professional maintenance work.
• Drive a truck used to transport materials, tools, and equipment; operate a variety of motorized equipment including dump truck, water truck, patch truck, vector truck and pickup truck; use and operate sprayers, steamers, high pressure hoses, and vacuums.
• Support and assist a small crew in the inspection of ditches, drainage areas, and intermittent water areas for noxious weeds; identify weeds and apply appropriate herbicides.
• Use concrete cutting and breaking equipment, operate a jackhammer, pour and finish cement, prepare temporary sidewalks; patch and repair minor street maintenance issues; spread asphalt in patching and repairing streets and assist in slurry seal with relation to asphalt.
• Work, communicate, and perform sign work with a sign crew; install new signs and replace broken signs; paint traffic markings and operate paint gun on striping truck.
• Prepare and complete daily log sheets.
• Report hazardous conditions encountered; may participate in clean up.
• Assist in storm control activities such as placing of sandbags and barricades and picking up of litter or debris.
• Respond to emergencies as directed by Public Safety and public or community inquiries; participate in special City events; provide traffic control and direction.
• Assist in training of personnel to ensure adherence to policies and standards when required. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines: Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing street maintenance, construction, or related work or one (1) year of experience as a Maintenance Worker I in the City of Riverside. Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Commercial Class "A" Motor Vehicle Operator's license within 12 months of appointment. Highly Desired Qualification: Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is done inside and outside in the field with exposure to inclement weather, hazards, chemicals, equipment, construction materials, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.

Selection Process

Documents Required at the Time of Application: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide). IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification. Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination. NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members – NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university. All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.