Lead Public Works Maintenance Worker

Salary : $64,759.10 - $86,835.05 Annually
Location : Loma Linda, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00010
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Description
** PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY - FOR CURRENT CITY OF LOMA LINDA EMPLOYEES **
** The current vacancy is located within the Streets Division. **

DEFINITION

Provides lead supervision of and participates in a variety of work in the public works streets division. Incumbent may participate in work and lead assigned personnel in work involving: construction inspection, maintenance and repairs of city streets, trees, street lighting, traffic signals, signs, parks, landscaped areas, and related facilities areas.


CLASSIFICATION

Non-Exempt classification; reports to Public Works Superintendent or Designee.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Lead Public Works Maintenance Worker is the lead position in the journey level of the Public Works Maintenance Worker class. The class utilized in either the Parks or Street division of the Public Works Department.

Examples of Duties


Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:


1. Manages and oversees the daily functions, operations and activities of assigned areas and staff.


2. Directs, coordinates, and participates in the construction, maintenance, repair of City streets, parks, landscaped areas; and related facilities and equipment as required.

3. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, priorities for assigned areas staff; recommend appropriate action, policies and procedures.


4. Identifies and report deficiencies and work performance of subordinates to Public Works Superintendent.


5. Routinely conduct Public Works Construction Inspection; prepare report of findings for management as required.


6. Participates in the preparation of crew work schedules.


7. Plan and coordinate projects; coordinates activity with other maintenance, contractors and outside utility companies.

8. Interpret construction plans and specifications, directs construction, maintenance or repair activity, such as the trimming and removing of street trees; grounds maintenance of street medians; repairs to storm drain and street lighting systems; streets and municipal parking lots; and routine maintenance and repair of structures, facilities, and equipment.


9. Provide technical information and instruction regarding applicable procedures and methods; interpret and explain rules, regulations and procedures; answer questions and resolve concerns.


10. Monitor assigned projects; ensure they are on track with progress, review for compliance.

11. Ensures that work is performed in accordance with safe work practices.

12. Respond to emergency situations as a supervisory/lead worker as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications


Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance.


Education


A High School Diploma or G.E.D certificate is required.

License and Certificates


Maintain a valid and appropriate California Driver's license: Class "B"


Maintain a satisfactory driving record

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the field or a closely related field is required. The experience should demonstrate working knowledge and supervisor aptitude in a field maintenance capacity. Related experience includes: street, landscape, construction, repair, maintenance; and directing the work of others.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment.

Incumbents are required to pass a medical examination at the time of appointment.

Ability to maintain a safe driving record, observing legal and defensive driving practices; the employer participates in the DMV Pull Program and DOT Program.


Incumbents work outdoors under varying weather conditions and must be able to perform heavy manual labor; work environment involves regular exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards, toxic substances, wastewater, sludge, effluents, bacteria, viruses, traffic hazards.

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift up to 75 lbs.


Work exposes incumbents to toxic or otherwise irritating substances and/or chemicals.

Ability to travel to different sites and locations throughout the city and neighboring jurisdictions.

OTHER DUTIES

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time without notice.
Teamsters (Public Works)
Paydays: Biweekly on Thursdays
Paid Leave:
Years of Service Hours Accrued
1 Month - 5 Years 10.67
6 - 10 14
11 14.66
12 15.33
13 16
14 16.66
15+ 17.33

Sick Leave: Four (4) hours for each full calendar month of continuous service.

Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays.

Floating Holiday: One (1) per year.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The EAP offers confidential counseling and referral services to support well-being and resilience in work and life to City employees and members of their household.

Life Insurance: The City provides 100% of premiums for employee term life and AD&D
coverage equal to one times the member's annual salary, up to a maximum of $150,000.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Effective July 1, 2026, the City provides $2,200 monthly allotment for medical, dental, and vision insurance.


Excess Cafeteria: An employee who selects insurance plan(s) with a total cost less than the City's maximum monthly cafeteria contribution may elect to have the unused balance either deposited into a deferred compensation account or paid as taxable cash.
Employees hired after July 1, 2025, are eligible to receive up to $350 in unused cafeteria benefits, which may be taken as taxable cash or contributed to a 457(b) deferred compensation plan.
Employees hired prior to July 1, 2025, or who move into an eligible classification through promotion or other personnel action, are grandfathered and eligible to receive up to $1,700 in unused cafeteria benefits effective July 1, 2026. This amount may be taken as taxable cash or contributed to a 457(b) deferred compensation plan.

Medical - CalPERS
Dental - Choice of Delta Dental HMO or PPO
Vision - VSP

Retirement Plan:

California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Classic Member 2% @ 55
PEPRA 2% @ 62

Social Security: Yes

Medicare: Yes

Disability Insurance: City paid Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD) through Lincoln Financial.

Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan: All employees in this unit are eligible to contribute to this voluntary plan.

Tuition Reimbursement: $5,000 per fiscal year.
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