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Street Maintenance Workers are responsible for performing a wide variety of heavy manual, semi-skill and skilled tasks in the construction, installation, operation, repair and maintenance of the city's right-of-way and storm drain infrastructure. The Street Maintenance I is the first of a four level series.

Performs a variety of maintenance, repair, installation and/or cleaning activities, which may involve: alleys, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, asphalt, pot holes, NPDES drainage, drainage ditches, traffic signage and controls, pavement markings, NPDES storm drains, culverts, basins, wastewater collection systems, sewer lines, storm drain lines, catch basins, manhole covers, water leaks, water mains, water services, fire hydrants, backflow devices and other related appurtenances.
Participates and assists co-workers with work methods, techniques, and procedures related to: right-of-way maintenance; heavy equipment operation; specialized wastewater equipment; specialized sewer cleaning equipment; tree removal/trimming; vegetation control; litter removal; water, service, water main and valve installation; water leak repairs; main valve replacement; meter reading; locating and marking services for contractors; securing hazardous materials; and/or other related activities.
Documents work activities and maintains related records and logs.
Responds to inquiries and requests for maintenance; recommends solutions to problems and issues; assists in starting new service and/or turning off service; may be required to be on-call for emergency response situations.
Troubleshoots problems related to right-of-way maintenance, leaks, fire hydrants, water quality, services, mains, meters, storm and sewer blockages, spill volume, and other related equipment.
Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and tools, which may include: dump trucks, backhoes, roller viberplates, chain saws, pole saws, cement saws, weed eaters, grinders, bobcats, trenchers, air compressors, jack hammers, saw cutters, forklifts, power freezing units and tanks, oxygen and acetylene tanks, and/or other related items.
Observes and follows established safety precautions regarding traffic control, confined space, trenching, excavating, and power equipment operation.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF:

Customer service principles, basic record keeping techniques, applicable maintenance practices related to concrete, asphalt, signage, traffic control, trees, storm drains, a variety of equipment and tools; maintain and follow safe work practices.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE ABILITY TO:

Operate a variety of equipment and tools; operate medium and heavy trucks; perform manual labor; troubleshoot equipment problems; maintain, repair, and clean equipment and trucks; complete paperwork and documentation by hand and with computers; provide customer service; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish, maintain and follow safe work practices; maintain and fosters positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work as well as coworkers, supervisors and the general public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push, pull, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations, availability for shift work, on-call, stand-by, and emergency call.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of construction, operation and/or maintenance related experience
High School diploma or G.E.D. required.

REQUIRED AND DESIRED LICENSES & CERTS:

Valid Class "C" California Driver's License required (commercial class "A" California Driver's License highly desirable)
Successful completion of safe defensive driving and CPR and First Aid Course within six months of hire
Completion of Traffic Control/ Flagging Class is highly desirable
Certification for Confined Space Entry Class is highly desirable

A completed application with an attached resume are required by

July 27, 2025
*** Incomplete applications will not be reviewed ***

Qualified applicants will be invited to test for the position. Testing is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Applicants invited to test will be notified via email.

The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical and drug and alcohol screening. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

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