The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department is seeking a Streets Equipment Operator with strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the Streets Division team. The ideal candidates will approach work with a can-do attitude and are eager to learn and develop their career path.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Drive vehicles required to transport materials, tools and equipment; operate light, medium and heavy duty construction and street repair equipment including skid steerers, forklifts, excavators, trucks and trailers, loaders, backhoes, bulldozers, graders, rollers, spreaders, mowers and related equipment; operate a variety of hand and power tools such as blowers, jackhammers, concrete saws, weed eaters and other related tools
Equipment operation for a variety of construction and maintenance activities involving streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drains, waterways, beaches and related facilities
Identify equipment needs for assigned projects; make rental arrangements for equipment not in stock; direct the work of other personnel in the operation and maintenance of equipment; train other personnel in the operation and maintenance of equipment.
Perform a variety of construction and repair duties when equipment is not in operation; construct, maintain and repair concrete and asphalt; dig, shovel, haul and load soil, sand, gravel, cement, asphalt mixes and other materials; sweep and shovel debris and litter; clean and maintain catch basins, waterways and storm drains
Perform after-hours emergency work
Implement traffic control measures at job sites, including sign placement, traffic control arrow boards, and coning; direct traffic flow.
Serve as a crew leader
PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Maintenance Specialist
SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Technician, Senior in that it performs both skilled maintenance and skilled repair work and provides troubleshooting of equipment issues.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard hours of operation are 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, and alternate Fridays, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. Additionally, staff are required to be on "Standby" on a rotating basis.