Search Jobs

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF OR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT URL BELOW.

STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II

Level I - $4,371 - $5,313 per month

Level II - $4,589 - $5,578 per month

Plus excellent benefits

Deadline to apply:  Apply by Monday, February 25, 2019 for first consideration

Maintenance Worker I:  This is the entry level to the classification series.  This position performs the least skilled and most repetitive tasks, while learning to use and apply the methods, materials, tools and equipment involved.

Maintenance Worker II: This is the full working level of the series.  This position performs more skilled tasks, works with greater independence, and performs more light equipment operation.

• Performs manual and semiskilled work in street excavation and repair, asphalt laying, cold tar patching, concrete work, weed control spraying, street painting, street signing, and flushing, clearing and maintaining sewer and storm drainage pipelines, culverts, and pumping stations.
• Uses shovels, rakes, other hand tools, jackhammers, asphalt saws, tampers, packers, dump trucks, rollers and spray equipment in the excavation, building up, patching and surfacing of streets.
• Performs or assists in finished concrete work by excavating and clearing areas, constructing forms, trucking and pouring concrete.  Performs or assists with concrete leveling, floating, and finishing.
• Removes debris and assists in cleaning and clearing of sewer lines, catch basins, canals, pipelines, and pumping stations.
• Assists in maintenance, repair, or replacement of pumps, motors, valves, gates, and pipelines.
• Prepares and installs traffic signs and related posts per specifications.
• Places traffic barriers and warnings signs and directs traffic.
• Performs street painting and striping per specifications, using a variety of materials and related equipment.
• Assists in emergency repairs of Public Works facilities.
• Completes daily time activity reports.
• May be assigned to operate heavy motorized street sweeping equipment to clean residential and commercial streets of trash and other accumulations.
• Performs related duties as required.

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge of:

Maintenance Worker I:

• Basic use of hand and routine power tools.

Maintenance Worker 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.

Maintenance Worker I:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.  Operate and maintain basic hand and power tools.  Learn the skills necessary for Level II.

Maintenance Worker 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:

Maintenance Worker I:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Prior experience in the operation of power driven equipment or previous maintenance experience is desirable, but not required

Maintenance Worker II:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and construction of public works facilities, equivalent to the Maintenance Worker I

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Maintenance Worker I:

• Must have a valid California Driver’s License
• Must obtain a Class B license prior to passing probation

Maintenance Worker II:

• Must have a valid California Driver’s License
• Effective July 1, 2010, employees hired or promoted into the II position are required to obtain a Class B license prior to passing probationary period, and participate in the DOT Program.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING 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.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. 
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMAND/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Resumes do not substitute for the City application. Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include any or all of the following: application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  To file an application go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 no later than three (3) calendar days before the test date.

One (1) Positions Available

$20.00 per hour

Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)/No Benefits

(Maximum hours worked per year not to exceed 1,000 hours)

LAST DAY TO APPLY:  Open Until Filled

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael is hiring for the temporary position of Facilities Repair Worker in the Public Works Department.  This is a full time temporary position working 37.5 hours per week under general supervision.  Duties include, but are not limited to: performs carpentry, plumbing, interior remodeling, painting, and a variety of other work in the maintenance and repair of City buildings, structures and facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to use and operate basic hand and power tools.  Ability to make basic arithmetical calculations.  Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions with a minimum of supervision as well as communicate and work cooperatively with others.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:                       

Graduation from high school or equivalent.  Must have excellent reading and communication skills; prior experience in the construction trades is desirable but not required.  Must be capable of heavy manual labor, including the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.  Must be able to show proof of eligibility to work.  Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  To file an application online, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”. 

SELECTION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the hiring department and the most qualified applicants will be subject to a reference check. 

The Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District invites applications for a COLLECTION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN I / II to fill three positions.  This is a continuous recruitment - FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW IS NOVEMBER 14 AT 1:00 PM

The District is seeking a Collection System Technician I / II to perform a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled work in support of District collection systems installation, inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance and repair activities including mechanical repair activities for stationary and mobile equipment; assists in, and performs, underground televised wastewater line inspection and hydro-cleaning of sewer lines; and performs other duties as assigned.

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK ON JOB PDF BELOW.

TO APPLY ONLINE CLICK 'JOB URL' BELOW

TO VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION CLICK 'JOB PDF' BELOW

The Maintenance I employee performs the full array of duties in the Maintenance Worker series, including providing lead direction to assigned staff, on maintenance and construction work in one or more Public Works operations; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties.  The candidate works at the entry level in the Public Works Maintenance series and initially, under immediate supervision, performs assignments within an established procedural framework, including a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks.

TO APPLY ONLINE CLICK 'JOB URL' BELOW

TO VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION CLICK 'JOB PDF' BELOW

Under general supervision, the Civil Engineer, performs a variety of advanced plan reviewing, project management, contract management, designing, drafting, communicating clearly with staff and public, including the preparation of information, layouts and color renderings, demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, standards, and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.

Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance duties in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of City utilities and system operations, including the skilled operation of power-driven equipment. 

SENIOR ENGINEER

4-YEAR LIMITED TERM

$ 8,979– $11,461 per month

Plus an excellent benefits package.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the Senior Engineer will serve as a leading member of the City’s Engineering Division. The Engineering Division oversees a robust Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which in 2018/19 is anticipated to include a five-year $25M street repaving program and a four-year $30M bridge replacement project. Other current CIP projects include downtown ADA and crosswalk improvements, a Storm Drain Master Plan, and park improvements including a new dog park. In addition, the City’s Engineering Division has partnered with TAM on several significant regional projects including East Sir Francis Drake improvements and the North-South Greenway.

This position will play a lead role in development and implementation of the City’s CIP and review and approval of private projects and is anticipated to be a key member of the bridge replacement project team. The Senior Engineer will provide direct supervision to professional and technical engineering staff, manage consultants, and serve as Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer in the Public Works Director/City Engineer’s absence. The Senior Engineer will regularly serve as the representative of the City at public meetings and at meetings of regional agencies. The position calls for the exercise of a high degree of initiative, technical proficiency, and judgment. This is a full-time FLSA exempt at-will position for a four-year limited term.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will hold registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California and will possess at least ten years of increasingly responsible experience as a professional engineer, including significant supervisory and administrative responsibilities; demonstrated skill in managing capital improvement projects and private projects. The ideal candidate will possess all of the following: honed leaderships skills; the ability to interact effectively with elected officials, community members, local leaders, and City staff; excellent supervision and mentorship skills; strong oral and written communication skills; excellent judgment. The ideal candidate will have experience working on projects that necessitated cooperation and coordination with other regional agencies including neighboring jurisdictions, congestion management agencies, permitting agencies and Caltrans. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have significant experience with Caltrans Local Assistance and/or Federal funding sources and experience in bridge and road construction.

REPORTING TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL:

• Provide direct supervision to professional and technical engineering staff; participate in recommending the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; recommend employee terminations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities related the Engineering Division.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the division budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• Assist in planning, organizing, evaluating and participating in the functions and activities of the Engineering Division including design, plan review, capital improvement projects, private projects, utility projects, encroachment permits, and various studies and plans, including associated public engagement.
• Assist City Engineer in planning of work schedules and project assignments.
• Assist in resolving work problems and interpret routine administrative policies to subordinates, other departments, consultants, contractors and the public.
• Assist in coordinating Division activities with Maintenance Division and those of other departments

     and outside agencies and organizations.

• Prepare Requests for Proposals/ Qualifications for various non-construction contracts (consultants);

      evaluate, select contractor, negotiate and manage contracts for same.

Capital Improvement Projects:

• Calculate the quantity, quality and cost of materials; troubleshoot and resolve design problems and vet implementation options through to a final design.
• Perform/ oversee the development of Plans, Specifications and Estimates for Capital projects for public bidding.
• Coordinate or perform the construction inspection and management of capital improvement projects, including coordination of utility relocations; ensure conformance with contract plans, specifications and applicable codes; perform final inspections.
• Prepare change orders, authorize payments, monitor budgets and ensure all phases of construction meet contract specifications.

Private Projects:

• Administer, design, review and inspect all major private projects; ensure compliance with codes and local regulations.
• Prepare and file deeds, maps and legal descriptions.
• Provide technical assistance to Planning Division staff and the Planning Commission.
• Respond to requests for environmental reviews on all private land development.
• Provide information to the public; respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Ten years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience including at least two

    years of lead supervisory responsibility.

• Possession of: a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field;
• Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California; and
• Possess a valid Class C California Driver’s  License.

SELECTION PROCESS:

It is important to complete all required application materials. All applications will be screened for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications. Qualified applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to interview. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin employment as soon as possible.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should complete an online application and the required Supplemental Questionnaire through CalOpps.org. Applications must attach a resume and cover letter/letter of interest in the position to be considered complete. Please search for City of Larkspur on CalOpps, or follow the link below directly to our CalOpps page: https://www.calopps.org/ViewAgencyJob.cfm?ID=26617

All required applications materials must be submitted and received by the final filing date. Inquiries may be directed to Deborah Muchmore at dmuchmore@rgs.ca.gov.   The City of Larkspur is not responsible for failure of Internet forms or e-­‐mail in submitting your application. NOTE: A comprehensive job description can be found on the City of Larkspur’s website.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW:

• Significant City contributions to medical and dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• CalPERS defined benefit retirement, 2.0% @ 55 formula for current members and new members hired prior to 12/31/12; 2.0% at 62 for new members hired after 12/31/12. The employee is responsible for payment of the employee share of the pension cost.
• Vision care expense reimbursement for employees.
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave.
• Deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, and credit union membership available to employees.
• City-­‐paid EAP, long-­‐term disability and life insurance.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY OF LARKSPUR:

The City of Larkspur is a full-service municipality. We are located in the heart of Marin County, nine miles north of San Francisco, at the base of beautiful Mount Tamalpais. The city has a mix of commercial, residential and industrial uses. The residential population is approximately 12,000. Larkspur has a wonderful historic downtown, with shops and nationally recognized cafes and restaurants. A mix of lovely homes, condominiums and apartments are situated in the surrounding hills and along the Corte Madera Creek. Attractive shopping centers provide services and amenities for our residents and visitors. The Larkspur Ferry whisks commuters across the bay to Downtown San Francisco.

Larkspur is a close-­‐knit community with a well-­‐educated population. Residents are actively involved in important local decisions about quality of life issues and the future direction of their city. The City Council encourages a high level of interaction between its citizenry and city government so that important issues are thoroughly discussed.

Accommodation: Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing dmuchmore@rgs.ca.gov, upon submittal of application.