Street Maintenance Worker

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF VERNON – STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER Monthly salary: $5,095 – $6,193 Benefits package: Excellent benefits available. Final filing deadline: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11:59 PM or until 100 qualified applications are received, whichever occurs first. Under general supervision, the City of Vernon seeks a Street Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of unskilled to semi‑skilled sewer and storm drain repairs and maintenance for City streets. Responsibilities Assists in asphalt and concrete jobs; performs sign maintenance, graffiti removal, tree trimming and street sweeping. Monitors the sewer system, inspects flow at problem areas, and 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, crosswalks and railroad signs. Performs basic building maintenance, including painting, cleaning and general repairs. Controls and cleans weed, litter and illegal dumping; 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 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. Education, Training and Experience Guidelines High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of street maintenance and repair experience. Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. 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 Valid California State Class B Commercial Driver’s License required within one year after successfully passing probation. Other certifications may be required based on area assignment. Physical Demands and Working Environment Work is performed outdoors and may involve exposure to dangerous machinery, extreme weather, hazardous chemicals, and infectious diseases. Work may require trench or confined space entry and lifting/carrying items up to 60 pounds. All public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such activities assigned by supervisors or law. The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr