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  “There is teamwork in my department. When I need help, there is someone that is always there to assist me”.
• “We are not perfect and there is no drama” in the workplace".
• “I like the All-Employee Meeting. The food is always good, and the City Manager give updates on what is happening, we play games and recognize employees.”
• “I like working with professionals who are creative, resourceful and doing their best for the City.”
• “As a parent, I like the flexible work schedule. Employees are easy-going. When I started, there is always someone in the department who knows what to do and I can go to them for assistance. The process and procedures are written down”.
• "I had a meet and greet meeting with the City Manager before I started."

What you will do:

• Maintain streets, and streetscapes.
• Provide responsible staff assistance and support to assigned supervisory or maintenance staff.
• Maintain roadways by removing sand, gravel and debris; clean and maintain storm drains, pipes and catch basins.
• Operate various maintenance equipment and trucks; clean and maintain equipment.
• remove graffiti and inspect security lighting.
• Construct forms, pour and finish cement on curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streets, alleys and other related areas.
• Perform flood control; install storm drainpipes; dig ditches and backfill trenches and holes.
• Break and repair concrete and asphalt surfaces; excavate and replace concrete, and asphalt surfaces; perform hot patching and sealing on surfaces; shovel and rake asphalt.
• Set up and take down traffic warning devices and barricades for traffic control.
• Maintain traffic signs; replace stop, parking, and street signs; perform street stenciling.
• Sand blast graffiti from City facilities and structures.
• Plant trees; install new planters.
• Perform crossing guard duties to escort children and adults across the street in a safe manner after verifying visually and audibly that it is safe to enter the intersection.

What we would like you to have:

Knowledge of:

• Equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Safety rules when crossing streets.
• Basic first aid methods and techniques.

Ability to:

• Learn methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and repair related to the area of work assigned.
• Learn to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.
• Learn to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Requirements:

Experience: Knowledge of basic tools, and concrete. One year of experience performing street maintenance work is desirable.

Training: Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.

License or Certificate: Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions: Field environment; frequent exposure to outside atmospheric conditions; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases or other atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system, eyes or skin; work around moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools or machinery; work in high, exposed places; work on slippery or uneven surfaces.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; travel to various locations; operating motorized vehicles; medium to heavy lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; climbing; balancing; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling; reaching; handling; use of fingers; talking; hearing; near and far acuity; depth perception. The additional essential functions for performance of crossing guard duties include repetitive light lifting of a "Stop" sign in a raised position above the head with either arm; clear vision of 20/40 minimum with no color blindness; hearing sufficient to discern approaching vehicles, children, adults, or other moving objects across a frequency range from 500 hertz (Hz) to 3,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid; frequent stepping up and down from a curb; ability to walk a minimum of 70 feet within 12 seconds; and ability to grasp and restrain children from moving into an unsafe area.

The City of Moorpark offers a comprehensive and generous benefit program. Highlights include the following:
Health, dental, and vision insurance:

• Medical insurance is through California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) which offers PPO and HMO plans. The City pays 90% of the PERS Platinum Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Plan family rate towards whichever plan the employee chooses. An employee may convert up to a maximum of $300 per month of the medical insurance allowance to cash out or deposit in deferred compensation each month if not used for medical insurance cost.
• 100% of dental and vision insurance premiums for employee and dependents is paid by the City.