Job Description
JOB
The City of Pleasanton is excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Street Maintenance Worker I. In this role, you will assist in the upkeep and repair of city streets by performing tasks such as patching potholes, sealing cracks, clearing debris, and maintaining storm drains. You’ll also operate equipment like dump trucks and street sweepers, while helping to install and maintain traffic signs. This position offers a dynamic and hands-on work environment where no two days are the same. You’ll take pride in seeing the immediate results of your efforts in keeping Pleasanton’s streets safe and accessible, all while working as part of a supportive team committed to serving the community. The ideal candidate enjoys physical, outdoor work, has a basic understanding of construction and maintenance tasks, and is able to operate tools and equipment safely. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience, contribute to the community, and grow your career within the City’s Public Works Department.We’re Looking For Someone Who is: Hands-on and enjoys working outdoors.Team-oriented and committed to supporting the community.Proud of maintaining safe, clean, and accessible streets.Ready to contribute to the City’s Public Works Department.In This Role, You Will: Assist in maintaining and repairing city streets, including patching potholes, sealing cracks, and removing debris.Operate equipment such as dump trucks, street sweepers, and other maintenance vehicles.Help maintain storm drains and perform routine inspections.Install and maintain traffic signs and other roadway safety features.A Few Reasons You’ll Love Working with Us: Work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.See the immediate results of your work on the city’s streets.Be part of a supportive, community-focused team.Gain experience across multiple street maintenance tasks.Opportunities for growth within the Public Works Department.A Few Challenges You Might Face: Physically demanding work requiring stamina and strength.Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.Responding to emergencies requiring flexibility and quick action.The Ideal Candidate Will Be: Comfortable with hands-on, outdoor work and basic construction/maintenance tasks.Able to safely operate a variety of tools and equipment.Reliable, adaptable, and committed to public service.For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link: Steet Maintenance Worker I.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Maintains streets by removing or repairing damaged sections of concrete or asphalt, preparing sections for resurfacing, applying surfacing materials, leveling and rolling to ensure proper compaction and grade.Maintains curbs, gutters, and sidewalks by removing damaged sections, forming structure, pouring and finishing concrete.Fabricates and installs or removes street and traffic signs.Lays out stencils and lines out or paints such items as legends, curbs, crosswalks, control lanes, and dividing lines for traffic control purposes.Installs raised pavement markers by mixing epoxy and laying out the design on the street.Controls traffic and promotes safety for workers and the public at job sites by serving as flag person or setting out cones or warning signs.Picks up leaves and other street debris using hand tools or leaf loader to ensure unobstructed gutters and drains and to promote cleanliness.Performs routine minor maintenance by checking and adjusting air pressure, oil, and other fluids on vehicles, equipment, and tools used on the job. Identifies and corrects minor mechanical or electrical problems.Cleans up spills, trash, and accident debris from streets.Safely operates heavy equipment such as backhoe, roller, and trucks with trailers, and full loads, including backing and dumping.Attends and/or instructs at periodic safety meetings to share and learn safety information and procedures.May be required to respond to emergency call outs after hours and on weekends.Performs other maintenance and operations duties in the department as necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application:To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov. Click on “Job Opportunities”.SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the need of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLANDeadline to Filing: 11:59 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2025Review of Minimum Qualifications: Week of October 12, 2025Structured Oral Interview: Week of November 3, 2025WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN