QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a street, sewer, creek, and storm drain maintenance program.
The materials, methods, and techniques used in public works construction, maintenance, mechanics and repair of streets, asphalt overlay, lighting, traffic signs and markings.
The materials, methods, and techniques used in public works construction, maintenance, mechanics and repair of sewers, creeks, and storm drains.
Methods and techniques of concrete finishing and repair.
The safe operation and maintenance of a wide variety of public works hand and power tools and equipment.
Principles and practices of sign fabrication.
Practices and procedures of traffic control including proper placement of cones, barricades and warning devices.
Basic principles and practices of record keeping.
Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures, including proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Safe driving practices and the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motor vehicles.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and, regulations.
Ability to:
Perform a variety of unskilled and semiskilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of City streets, bridges, culverts, sewers, creeks, storm drains, and related public works facilities.
Safely and effectively operate a variety of maintenance tools, equipment, and materials related to public works maintenance and construction work, including heavy and light power-driven equipment and hand tools.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
Perform asphalt and concrete work.
Work with paints and prepare surfaces for painting.
Ensure safety around work areas in high traffic.
Apply pesticide treatments in a safe manner.
Understand and follow oral and written directions, including labels.
Read and interpret construction, street and/or sewer diagrams and sketches.
Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment.
Perform various kinds of heavy manual labor under unfavorable climatic conditions.
Set up a safe work site including cones, signs and directing traffic.
Operate equipment such as trucks and trailers, back-hoes, and front loaders.
Multitask and work independently in the absence of supervision.
Track and maintain inventories and maintain records and logs.
Assist in the supervision and training of other staff.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Maintenance Worker I
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:
One year of work experience in maintenance or construction work is desirable.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate California Driver License. Possession of a Class A California Drivers License is desirable.
Maintenance Worker II
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:
Two years of experience in public works construction and maintenance comparable to a Maintenance Worker I with the City of Merced.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a Class A California Driver License.
Possession of a California Herbicide Applicator Certificate is desirable.
PHYSICAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed in an outside filed environment with travel from site to site; work in varying temperatures and adverse weather and humidity conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; exposure to hazardous materials, smoke, gases, fumes, dust, grease, oils, and constant noise; exposure to moving equipment and electrical current; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; work at heights; and constant contact with staff and the public.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; frequently stand, walk, bend, crawl, reach, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, and make repetitive hand movement; walk for long distances and on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces; to climb unusual heights on ladders; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift material weighing over 100 pounds, with assistance; bend, stoop, lift, carry, and drag loads in excess of 40 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of hand and power tools, including chain saws, air hammers, concrete saws, and pavement breakers; and operate vehicles, two-way radios, and telephones.