Street Maintenance Worker

Proper Solutions

Palm Desert, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$30 Per Hour
SKILLS
Blueprints, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Computer Systems, Concrete, Construction, Customer Support/Service, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Legal, Maintenance Services, Masonry, Mathematics, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Preventative Maintenance, Product Demonstration, Safety Equipment, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Technical Writing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
Palm Desert, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Our client is looking for a Street Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of semi-skilled work in the construction, modification, maintenance, installation, and repair of infrastructure including, but not limited to, streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, roadway base and sub-base, guard rails, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation/repair/reflectivity, pavement markings, storm drains, pipes, and catch basins; uses and operates a variety of manual and power tools, light to heavy power driven equipment.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs construction, maintenance, and repair activities of streets and roadways to ensure safe and efficient access for the public, including alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, roadway base and sub-base, guard rails, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, and pavement markings.

  • Maintains asphalt by demolishing and preparing areas to be resurfaced and applying, raking, compacting, and paving appropriate materials to the surface and cleaning up work areas.

  • Seals cracks by cleaning and preparing surfaces with the appropriate equipment and applying crack sealing material and applicable chemicals to the surface.

  • Maintains concrete by attending to trip hazards, demolishing and removing concrete, and forming, pouring, and finishing sidewalks, handicap ramps, curbs, and gutters.

  • Operates construction and concrete cutting and breaking equipment such as a jackhammer; constructs concrete forms, pours concrete, and assists in finishing concrete and masonry work.

  • Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signs by making signs and installing sign posts and signs in accordance with federal, state, and city codes.

  • Fabricates and repairs signs including street name signs and signposts; installs and maintains municipal sign posts, signs, and pavement markings.

  • Inspects premises for graffiti vandalism, uses appropriate chemicals and high-pressure equipment to remove graffiti.

  • Applies pesticides and herbicides using a chemical sprayer; performs pest control using regulated chemicals.   

  • Trims and prunes bushes, trees, and shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks, signs, medians and drains. 

  • Performs legend painting and striping of streets and parking lots using appropriate materials.

  • Performs a variety of minor repair and preventative maintenance tasks on vehicles and equipment; refuels vehicles and equipment; transports vehicles for service, testing, and/or repair.

  • Maintains, troubleshoots, and operates the electronic fleet fueling system. 

  • Inspects assigned infrastructure for safety issues, structural integrity, and possible future work projects and programs, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired.

  • Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of construction systems and facilities.

  • Monitors and oversees the work of third-party contractors as assigned.

  • Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed.

  • Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.

  • Maintains public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.

  • Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the public and workers.

  • Communicates with residents regarding concerns and/or issues.

  • Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.

  • Attends meetings and maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.

  • Responds to after-hours emergencies as required.

  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: 

  • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, standards, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

  • Principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing streets and roadways, including alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, roadway base and sub-base, guard rails, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, and pavement markings; as well as storm drains, pipes, and catch basins. 

  • Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations. 

  • The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment.

  • Operational characteristics of specialized construction maintenance and repair equipment. 

  • Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals.

  • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and staff.

  • Basic mathematics.

  • Safe driving rules and practices.

  • Record keeping principles and procedures. 

  • Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.

  • English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. 

  • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and staff.

 

Ability to:  

  • Learn, explain, and apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, standards, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

  • Perform basic construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on streets and roadways, including alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, roadway base and sub-base, guard rails, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, and pavement markings; as well as storm drains, pipes, and catch basins.

  • Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.

  • Perform assigned maintenance and repair duties with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision. 

  • Operate specialized construction maintenance and repair equipment.

  • Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.

  • Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics. 

  • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

  • Make accurate arithmetic calculations.

  • Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to heavy equipment required for the work. 

  • Perform routine equipment maintenance. 

  • Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.

  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions. 

  • Learn and follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties. 

  • Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

  • Effectively use computer systems, software, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

  • Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 

 

Full-Time

Pay = $25-30/hr (DOE)

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