Maintenance Worker II - Public Works

The City of Anaheim Public Works Operations and Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining many elements of the City of Anaheim's public works infrastructure and for providing services that directly improve the quality of life of city residents, businesses, and visitors. Public Works Operations and Maintenance is seeking motivated and highly collaborative Maintenance Worker II (Street Maintenance Worker II) to provide exceptional customer service, a can-do attitude, and value teamwork at all levels of the organization.

The ideal candidates may be assigned to any of the following areas:

* Streets

* Concrete

* Signs & Striping

* Sewers & Storm Drain

* Weeds & Litter

Candidates must possess a valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record report. A valid Class "A" California Driver's by completion of probation.

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

* Perform construction, maintenance, and repair activities of city streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, guard rails, fences, walls, bridges, and other asphalt / concrete infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient access for the public.

* Perform asphalt maintenance, demolish and prepare areas to be resurfaced; seal cracks, apply applicable chemicals to the surface, rake, compact, and pave surfaces using the roller and oil spreader, and clean-up work areas after completion.

* Perform concrete maintenance, demolish and remove concrete; form, pour, and finish sidewalks, ADA ramps, curbs, and gutters.

* Operate construction and concrete cutting and breaking equipment such as a jackhammer; construct concrete forms, pour concrete, and assist in concrete and masonry forming and finishing.

* Perform storm drain maintenance, inspect storm water conveyance systems, remove/abate weeds and other invasive vegetation, remove sediment, debris, and trash from channels, inlets, culverts, and catch basins.

* Perform excavation and conduit placement, work near energized utility lines; backfill and compact trenches, secure shoring, install steel plates, and pave trenches.

* Perform sewer maintenance activities including opening manhole covers, using hydro jetting equipment, performing CCTV inspection, and responding to sewer overflows,

* Install and maintain street signs, posts, and anchors. Use striping equipment and / or thermoplastic to install and refresh traffic striping and legends. Prepares equipment and materials for sign fabrication of street name, traffic, and specialty signs.

* Perform weed abatement in the City right-of-way, slopes, road shoulders, and hill sides. Operate hand and power spray equipment to spray, dust, and/or spread various chemicals and other designated materials including pesticides, herbicides, soil sterilants, and soil amendments.

* Remove illegal signs, non-hazardous spills, illegally dumped items and debris, homeless encampments, service trash cans, and haul trash.

* Maintain work areas and equipment in a condition that complies City standards, established safety practices, and Cal-OSHA requirements.

* In accordance with the American Public Works Association (APWA) Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH) standards, set-up traffic safety devices and barricades to control traffic around work sites and special events and ensure safe conditions for the general public and city workers.

* Observe safe work methods, policies and procedures and make appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.

* Maintain vehicles, public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition and ensure equipment is secured at the close of the workday.

* Respond to after-hour emergencies as assigned.

* Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience:

Journey level construction, maintenance, and/or repair of streets, and storm water and drainage, sanitation systems, traffic signs, and/or related facilities.

Knowledge of:  Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing streets and alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, asphalt paving, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair and reflectivity, and pavement striping and markings; as well as sewer and storm water and drainage and irrigation systems and facilities, including concrete and drains, drop inlets, manholes; traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations;

proper use, cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools used on the job; WATCH guidebook standards; and safe driving rules and practices.

Ability to:  Effectively and safely operate street maintenance and construction equipment and tools; understand and apply safety procedures; set-up work sites in accordance with WATCH guidebook standards; use good judgment in…