STREET MAINTENANCE/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I/II/III

Street Maintenance/Equipment Operator I:

Basic Function:

Under the direction of the Street Maintenance Manager or designee, assist in a variety of semi-skilled installation, maintenance and repair work to City streets, parking lots, storm drains and sewer lines; operate a variety of light and heavy street maintenance construction equipment.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Streets Maintenance/Equipment Operator I classification is the entry-level classification in the series. Employees assigned to this class perform routine maintenance duties under close supervision. The Streets Maintenance/Equipment Operator II classification is the skilled-level classification in the series. Incumbents perform the full range of street maintenance duties and have mastered the trade and the operation of heavy equipment in accordance with the standards of the City. The Streets Maintenance Worker III incumbents are designated crew leaders on the City's Street projects. Incumbents assigned to this class train and provide work direction and guidance to street maintenance crews.

Street Maintenance/Equipment Operator II:

Basic Function:

Under the direction of the Streets Manager or designee, perform a variety of skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair work to City streets, parking lots, storm drains, sewer lines and traffic control devices; operate a variety of light and heavy street maintenance construction equipment.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Streets Maintenance/Equipment Operator II classification is the skilled-level classification in the series. Incumbents perform the full range of street maintenance duties and have mastered the trade and the operation of heavy equipment in accordance with the standards of the City. The Streets Maintenance/Equipment Operator III incumbents are designated crew leaders on the City's Street projects. Incumbents assigned to this class train and provide work direction and guidance to street maintenance crews. The Streets Maintenance Worker I classification is the entry-level classification in the series. Employees assigned to this class perform routine maintenance duties under close supervision.

Street Maintenance/Equipment Operator III:

Basic Function:

Under the direction of the Street Maintenance Manager or designee, lead and participate in a variety of skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair work to City streets, parking lots, storm drains, sewer lines and traffic control devices; operate a variety of light and heavy street maintenance construction equipment; train and provide work direction to assigned crew staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Streets Maintenance/Equipment Operator III incumbents are designated crew leaders on the City's Street projects. Incumbents assigned to this class train and provide work direction and guidance to street maintenance crews. The Streets Maintenance/Equipment Operator II classification is the skilled-level classification in the series. Incumbents perform the full range of street maintenance duties and have mastered the trade and the operation of heavy equipment in accordance with the standards of the City. The Streets Maintenance/Equipment Operator I classification is the entry-level classification in the series. Employees assigned to this class perform routine maintenance duties under close supervision.

Street Maintenance/Equipment Operator I:

Essential Duties:

Assist in a variety of semi-skilled installation, maintenance and repair work to City streets, parking lots, storm drains, sewer lines; assure compliance with health and safety regulations, including traffic diversion.

Participate in the preparation of streets for paving, asphalt and concrete repair; perform asphalt patching, repaving chuck hole and crack sealing repairs; jet rod sanitary sewers, and storm drain cleaning and repair; install, construct or repair concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters; install or repair rails.

Cut, fit, lay, repair, clean and flush storm water maintenance pipes; clean fittings on lines and fire hydrants; clear brush and debris from storm drains; clean road spills.

Assist with street striping as assigned; operate spray guns and brushes to paint pedestrian crosswalks, bus stops, parking and center lines and other pavement markings according to applicable City ordinances and laws; stencil letters for curb and street pavement legends.

Assist in the lay out and measurement of parking zones, and traffic markings; mix paint to proper consistency; remove and erect street signs; clean and maintain spray equipment; install or repair guard rails.

Modify, weld and fabricate special devices and fixtures on equipment as assigned.

Street Maintenance/Equipment Operator II:

Essential Duties:

Perform a variety of skilled installation, maintenance and repair work to City streets, parking lots, storm drains, sewer lines, painting, concrete, sidewalk, asphalt and traffic control devices; assure compliance with health and safety regulations, applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations, including traffic diversion.

Operate and maintain a variety of heavy and light power-driven street maintenance and construction equipment including tractors, skip loaders, backhoes, rollers, jackhammers, dump trucks, refuse trucks, vibratory plate compactors, paint rigs, crack sealers, thermos, grinders, concrete saws, graders, street sweepers and related equipment; maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition; drive a vehicle to conduct work.

Determine the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.

Prepare streets for asphalt and concrete repair and installation; perform asphalt patching, repaving chuck hole and crack sealing repairs; jet rod sanitary sewers, and storm drain cleaning and repair; install construct or repair concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters; install or repair rails.

Construct, install, alter and maintain storm drains; remove asphalt; cut, fit, lay, repair, clean and flush storm water pipes; clean fittings on lines and fire hydrants; clear brush and debris from storm drains; seal cracks; compact soil, grade and repave streets.

Clean road spills including hazardous materials according to established guidelines as assigned.

Modify, weld, construct and fabricate special devices and fixtures on equipment as assigned.

Assist with street striping as assigned; operate spray guns and brushes to paint pedestrian crosswalks, bus stops, parking and center lines and other pavement markings according to applicable City ordinances and laws; stencil letters for curb and street pavement legends.

Lay out and measure parking zones, and traffic markings; mix paint to proper consistency; remove and erect street signs; clean and maintain spray equipment; install or repair guard rails; estimate material and supply needs for projects.

Assist with the planning scheduling and implementation of construction, maintenance and operation activities; assists in training other employees.

Inspect and repair street drainage systems and storm sewer systems according to established schedules.

Maintain a variety of records related to inspections, maintenance, and repairs.

Communicate with City personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.

Respond to complaints and service requests; communicate with business and residents regarding access and service outages and restoration.

Break out and load asphalt and concrete onto large dump trucks.

Utilize a grader to grade and crown City streets, road and alleys; roll asphalt.

Perform minor repairs on equipment and report the need for major repairs; check and replenish fluid levels; grease and lubricate moving parts as required.

Perform additional construction and maintenance tasks such as concrete work, asphalt spreading and a variety of repair activities.

Install traffic cones and barricades as needed.

Other Duties:

Remain on-call and work after hours without supervision as directed.

Street Maintenance/Equipment Operator III:

Essential Duties:

Lead and participate in a variety of skilled street maintenance, traffic signing and curb, gutter and sidewalk repair work to City streets, parking lots, storm drains, sewer lines, painting, concrete, sidewalk, asphalt and traffic control devices; assure compliance with health and safety regulations, applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations, including traffic diversion.

Lead and participate in the preparation of streets for asphalt and concrete in street repair; perform asphalt patching, jet rod sanitary sewers, and storm drain cleaning and repair; install construct or repair concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters; install or repair rails.

Train and provide work direction to crew members on assigned job sites; assure safe and effective work methods and use of equipment and tools.

Operate and maintain a variety of heavy and light power-driven street maintenance and construction equipment including tractors, skiploaders, backhoes, rollers, jackhammers, dump trucks, refuse trucks, vibra plates, paint rigs, crack sealers, thermos, grinders, concrete saws, graders, street sweepers and related equipment; maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition; drive a vehicle to conduct work.

Lay out traffic control for job site; assure compliance with rules and regulations regarding proper flagging and traffic detours.

Lay out and measure parking zones and traffic markings; mix paint to proper consistency; remove and erect street signs; clean and maintain spray equipment; install or repair guard rails.

Maintain a variety of records related to inspections, maintenance, and repairs; estimate material and supply needs for projects; requisition materials and equipment.

Communicate with City personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.

Break out and load asphalt and concrete onto large dump trucks.

Utilize a grader to grade and crown City streets, road and alleys; roll asphalt.

Perform minor repairs on equipment and report the need for major repairs; check and replenish fluid levels; grease and lubricate moving parts as required.

Perform additional construction and maintenance tasks such as concrete work, asphalt spreading and a variety of repair activities.

Install traffic cones and barricades as needed.

Other Duties:

Remain onsite and work after hours without supervision as directed.

Street Maintenance/Equipment Operator I:

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods, equipment, materials and safe work practices of street maintenance and construction activities.
• Characteristics, uses and preparation of paving techniques and skills involved in pouring and finishing concrete.
• Operation and maintenance of motor sweepers, rollers, tractors, backhoes, skip loaders, and related equipment.
• Basic storm drain and sewer system jet rodding equipment operation and techniques.
• Laws and ordinances pertaining to traffic signs and markings.
• Proper methods of mixing paints to appropriate consistency.
• Blueprint reading techniques.
• Health and Safety Regulations.

Ability to:

• Perform semi-skilled work in maintenance of City streets, parking lots, storm drains and sewer lines.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Operate and maintain a variety of heavy and light power-driven street maintenance and construction equipment.
• Assure compliance with health and safety regulations, including traffic diversion.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Learn department operations policies and regulations.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Load equipment on trailers for transport.
• Erect and work from platforms, scaffolding and ladders.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Work in confined workspaces.
• Ability to report to work every scheduled workday.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

Indoor and outdoor work environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Working on ladders or scaffolding.
Noise from equipment operation.
Regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease, fuel, water and wastewater.

Physical Demands:

Walking over rough or uneven surfaces.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various equipment.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Stooping.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Climbing ladders and working from heights.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects as assigned by the position.
Standing for extended periods of time.

Hazards:
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.
Power saws and flying debris and nails.
Traffic hazards.
Chemical fumes.
Working at heights.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid California Class B Driver's License. (must be obtained within 12 months of employment)

Street Maintenance/Equipment Operator II:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, equipment, materials and safe work practices of streets maintenance and construction activities.
• Characteristics, uses and preparation of paving techniques and skills involved in pouring and finishing concrete.
• Operation and maintenance of a variety of heavy and light power-driven street maintenance and construction equipment including tractors, skip loaders, backhoes, rollers, and jackhammers.
• Storm drains and sewer system jet rodding equipment and techniques.
• Laws, rules and ordinances pertaining to traffic signs, markings and vehicle and equipment operation.
• Proper methods of mixing paints to appropriate consistency.
• Health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Safe and proper layout of traffic striping.
• Blueprint reading techniques.
• Excavation techniques to assure safety of gas, telephone, power, TV, water and sewer lines.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of street maintenance.
• Basic welding techniques.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair work to City streets, parking lots, storm drains, sewer lines, painting, concrete, sidewalk, asphalt and traffic control devices.
• Assure compliance with health and safety regulations, applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations, including traffic diversion.
• Estimate material and supply needs for projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Operate and maintain a variety of heavy and light power-driven street maintenance and construction equipment including tractors, skip loaders, backhoes, rollers, and jackhammers.
• Inspect and repair street, drainage systems and storm sewer systems.
• Determine the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Erect and work from platforms, scaffolding and ladders.
• Locate utilities and respond to Underground Service Alerts (USA's).
• Learn department operations policies and regulations.
• Load equipment on trailers for transport.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Work in confined workspaces.
• Ability to report to work every scheduled workday.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

Indoor and outdoor work environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Working on ladders or scaffolding.
Noise from equipment operation.
Regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease, fuel, water and wastewater.

Physical Demands:
Walking over rough or uneven surfaces.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various equipment.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Stooping.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Climbing ladders and working from heights.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects as assigned by the position.
Standing for extended periods of time.

Hazards:
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.
Power saws and flying debris and nails.
Traffic hazards.
Chemical fumes.
Working at heights.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of experience at the level of Street Maintenance Worker I.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid California Class A Driver's License
Underground Service Alert Certificate.
Work Zone Safety Certificate.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION#2Other Class Spec Title 2Street Maintenance/Equipment Operator III:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, equipment, materials and safe work practices of streets maintenance and construction activities.
• Principles and practices of training and providing work direction and guidance to assigned staff.
• Characteristics, uses and preparation of paving techniques and skills involved in pouring and finishing concrete.
• Operation and maintenance of motor sweepers, rollers, tractors, backhoes, skip loaders, and similar equipment.
• Storm drains and sewer system jet rodding equipment and techniques.
• Laws, rules and ordinances pertaining to traffic signs, markings and vehicle and equipment operation.
• Proper methods of mixing paints to appropriate consistency.
• Health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Safe and proper layout of traffic striping.
• Safe operation of traffic striping machine.
• Safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Blueprint reading techniques.
• Excavation techniques to assure safety and operation of gas, telephone, TV, power, water and sewer lines.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of street maintenance.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair work to City streets, parking lots, storm drains, sewer lines, painting, concrete, sidewalk, asphalt and traffic control devices.
• Assure compliance with health and safety regulations, applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations, including traffic diversion.
• Estimate material and supply needs for projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Plan, organize, lay out, and participate in skilled work of a maintenance crew assigned to streets maintenance and construction.
• Train and provide work direction to assigned staff.
• Operate and maintain a variety of heavy and light power-driven street maintenance and construction equipment including tractors, skip loaders, backhoes, rollers, and jackhammers.
• Inspect and repair street, drainage systems and storm sewer systems.
• Determine the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Erect and work from platforms, scaffolding and ladders.
• Learn department operations policies and regulations.
• Locate utilities and respond to Underground Service Alerts (USA's).
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Load equipment on trailers for transport.
• Work in confined workspaces.
• Report to work every scheduled workday.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Working on ladders or scaffolding.
Noise from equipment operation.
Regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease, fuel, water and wastewater.

Physical Demands:

Walking over rough or uneven surfaces.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various equipment.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Stooping.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Climbing ladders and working from heights.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects as assigned by the position.
Standing for extended periods of time.

Hazards:

Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.
Power saws and flying debris and nails.
Traffic hazards.
Chemical fumes.
Working at heights.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and seven and one-half (7½) years as a street maintenance worker/equipment operator II.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid California Class A Driver's License.
Underground Service Alert Certificate.
Work Zone Safety Certificate.
1 Certificate from IMSA (or other recognized accrediting agency) in one of the following:

• Signs & Markings
• Roadway Lighting 1

• Traffic Signals 1

1 Certificate from CWEA (or another recognized accrediting agency)

• Grade 1 Collection System Maintenance

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION#2Other Class Spec Title 2