Street Maintenance Worker III

Join the City of Antioch Street Maintenance Team! Ready to make a visible impact on our city streets As a Street Maintenance Worker youll repair potholes maintain sidewalks operate equipment and help keep our streets safe and smooth. Street Maintenance Worker I offers hands-on learning and growth while Street Maintenance Worker II lets you take the lead mentor others and handle more complex projects. Bring your energy work ethic and see the results of your efforts every day the City of Antioch needs you!

PLEASE NOTE:This position will remain open through February 15 2026 or when 150 applications have been received whichever occurs first. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under supervision (Street Maintenance Worker I) or general supervision (Street Maintenance Worker II) performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction maintenance repair rehabilitation and cleaning of City streets curbs gutters storm drains and related structures; performs traffic signing and striping work; and operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment and hand and power tools and equipment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I This is the entry level class in the Street Maintenance Worker series performing routine and less complex street maintenance duties while learning City policies and procedures. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of program knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Street Maintenance Worker II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. As experience is acquired the employee performs with increasing independence and responsibility. Advancement to the II level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the full range of assigned duties possession of required licenses and/or certifications and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.

STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER II This is the full journey level class within the Street Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Street Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including the more complex operation and maintenance duties operating a variety of equipment and providing training to less experienced Street Maintenance Workers. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are generally filled by advancement from the Street Maintenance Worker I level or when filled from the outside require prior experience. Advancement to the II level is based on management judgment and/or license/certification or testing that validates the performance of the full range of job duties.

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

1. Perform various street maintenance functions; repair street surfaces by cutting or removing loose materials hand sweeping and spraying tack coats; identify and repair potholes; dump spread shovel rake tamp and roll asphalt for street patching and resurfacing; remove replace install and layout thermoplastic markings; assist contractors with slurry seal and crack sealing.
2. Perform minor repairs or replacement of cracked raised sunken or otherwise damaged sidewalks curbs and gutters; perform minor concrete work including removal of old surface material as well as pouring forming and finishing of concrete.
3. Break and remove concrete using jack hammers pavement breakers and other hand and power tools; dig shovel haul load and unloads materials; clean up work sites upon completion of jobs.
4. Clean storm drains: clear brush from catch basins and storm drains.
5. Operate a variety of construction and maintenance heavy equipment and hand tools such as dump trucks loaders rollers compressor grinders jack hammer and concrete saw; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
6. Operate a paint striper or spray gun in painting line markings on pavement including street lines and crosswalks; install guard rails traffic markers delineators and reflectors.
7. Conduct traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
8. Prepare install and replace City signposts and signs; fabricate new signs; clean and maintain existing signs including removing graffiti; trim trees in compliance with line-of-sight clearance for street signs.
9. Perform a variety of roadside and highway maintenance duties; pick up debris and litter; apply pesticides as necessary and as properly trained.
10. Perform incidental minor carpentry and cement work and incidental minor facility construction and maintenance work.
11. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment including explaining street maintenance procedures; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
12. Prepare and maintain a variety of written records and reports related to work performed.
13. Read maps and interpret plans specifications and maintenance manuals.
14. Observe safe work methods and safety precautions related to all work sites.
15. Perform special projects related to area of assignment as assigned.
16. Perform after-hours emergency work and on-call duties as assigned.
17. Train and direct the work of others as necessary.
18. Perform related duties as required.

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 maintenance program.
• Practices techniques and materials used in maintenance construction and repair of streets lighting traffic signs and markings.
• Methods and techniques of concrete finishing and repair.
• Methods and techniques of street maintenance repair and asphalt overlay.
• Principles and practices of sign fabrication.
• Tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair streets and related systems.
• Practices and procedures of traffic control including proper placement of cones barricades and warning devices.
• Safety requirements for operation of trucks and other equipment.
• Shop mathematics.
• Basic principles and practices of record keeping.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
• Pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations.

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties involved in the maintenance construction and repair work of streets gutters sidewalks storm drains and related facilities.
• Perform asphalt and concrete work.
• Work with paints and prepare surfaces for painting.
• Apply pesticide treatments in a safe manner.
• Use and operate vehicles and equipment hand tools and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform a variety of tasks and heavy manual labor for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Read and interpret plans maps specifications manuals drawings and blueprints.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures including safety around work areas in high traffic.
• Set up a safe work site including cones signs and directing traffic.
• Minimize public and employee safety hazards by conforming to required codes.
• Successfully operate various software programs as required using computers or other types of hand held devices.
• Take coaching instruction and feedback with a cooperative and positive attitude.
• Work with the GIS mapping system and input finished work orders into the maintenance management system.
• Maintain records including time material and equipment use records.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.
• Assign and review the work of others.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the ability to interact effectively and courteously with the public coworkers and vendors.

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

• Six months of work experience as a laborer in the construction or maintenance field.

• Possession of an appropriate valid drivers license.
• Must obtain an appropriate Class B drivers license within six months of appointment.

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in street maintenance.

• Two years of experience in the construction and maintenance of streets and public facilities comparable to a Street Maintenance Worker I with the City of Antioch.
• Employees must demonstrate proficiency on a variety of skills/tasks to the satisfaction of the Division Manager prior to a recommendation being made to flex to the Worker II classification.

• Possession of an appropriate valid Class B drivers license.

In accordance with applicable federal state and local law the City of Antioch provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees regardless of race gender expression age pregnancy religion creed color national origin ancestry physical or mental handicap genetic information veteran status marital status sex or any other protected class or status. The City of Antioch does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant employee or group of employees unless otherwise required by law. The City of Antioch will recruit and hire only those individuals who demonstrate a commitment to service and who possess the traits and characteristics that reflect personal integrity and high ethical standards.

EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process please contact Human Resources at or prior to the final filing date.