Knowledge of:
Level I:
- Basic use of hand and routine power tools.
Level II:
- Techniques and materials use in the maintenance, repair, construction and improvement of asphalt and concrete surfaces and structures; Operation and operator maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools and light equipment;
- Safe working practices.
Ability to:
Level I:
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Operate and maintain basic hand and power tools. Learn the skills necessary for Level II.
Level II:
- Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools and light equipment.
- Build forms and pour and finish concrete.
- Spread, patch, and roll asphalt.
- Assist in mechanical and hydraulic repairs of pumps, gates, valves, pipelines and related equipment.
- Keep records of materials and equipment used, hours spent, location of work etc.
- Read and understand basic diagrams.
- Wear a dust mask when operating a leaf vacuum.
- Perform sustained strenuous manual labor
- Wear a respirator in confined space work and for weed spraying.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skill and abilities outlined above is as follows:
Level I:
Equivalent to graduation from High School to provide necessary reading and communication skills; prior experience in the operation of power driven equipment or previous maintenance experience is desirable but not required.
Level II:
Equivalent to graduation from High School. Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and construction of Public Works facilities, equivalent to the Maintenance Work I Classification with the City of San Rafael.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Street Maintenance Worker I- Valid California Driver’s License and must obtain a Class B license prior to passing probation
Street Maintenance Worker II- Effective July 1, 2010, employees hired or promoted into the II position are required to obtain a Class B license prior to pass probationary period, and participate in the DOT Program.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.