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Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Redding, CAJob Type: Full-time, Temporary, and SeasonalJob Number: PWMW 012024Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 01/09/2024Closing Date: ContinuousBargaining Unit: IBEW-MDescriptionWe are looking for someone to Install, test, repair, or replace services, lines, valves, meters, hydrants and backflow devicesOperate forklift, tractor loader, tractor mower, brush chipper, truck with or without trailer use a variety of portable power tools and a variety of hand toolsRaise valve boxes and manholesPerform asphalt or cement maintenance and repairAssist with street striping and paintingPerform drainage pipe and ditch maintenancePerform various semi-skilled and unskilled work in maintenance of sewage collection systemPerform landscaping and grounds maintenance including mowing, weeding, pruning trees and shrubs, and picking up litterPerform light janitorial and maintenance duties in City restrooms and buildingsSet up for meetings, conventions, classes, etc.Perform other duties as assignedClick here for full job description Qualifications we're looking forKnowledge of:Appropriate City and OSHA safety procedures involved in construction and repair workSafety procedures when using cones, or barricades for traffic diversionPublic Health and Safety standardsEquipment operating techniques and proceduresAsphalt or cement installation and repair; pipe sizes, uses, and applicationsHydrant and valve maintenance and repairAbility to:Interact effectively with the public and employeesOperate all required vehicles and equipment, such as forklift tractor/loader, brush chipper tractor/mower, truck with or without trailerUse a variety portable power toolsUse a variety of hand toolsEducation, Experience, and Special Requirements:Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifyingTypical education would include a high school diploma, or equivalentSome previous relevant experiencePossession of the appropriate California driver's license, or ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment What to expect from the Application and Exam ProcessYou will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders. Application Process: Interested individuals must submit a City of Redding online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental questionnaires may not be processed. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee selection. As candidates apply they will be placed on the Public Works Maintenance Worker eligibility list. Your application will stay on the eligibility list for 3 months. You will not be notified when your application expires. There is no closing date and applications will be accepted on a continuous basis.Examination Process: Interviews and/or written elements may be administered by the hiring managers and you will be contacted directly by the department if selected. Positions may include day, evening, holiday and weekend shift work and exposure to the elements. Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:Positive past employment referencesPassing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERNOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.To view the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO - Maintenance Employees,THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES. Holidays:An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.Vacation:Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.Sick Leave: Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.Health Insurance: Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees. Retirement:Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System. Administrative Leave: Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.Deferred Compensation Plans: Available for interested employees. Agency Shop Requirements: Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues.Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program: Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.SDI:All Redding Independent Employees Organization, IBEW - Maintenance and IBEW - Electric represented employees participate at their own expense. To view the current year's taxable wage limit, click IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. 01 I will accept the following types of employment: Full-time, Regular (40 hrs/wk, includes benefits) Full-time Temporary (40 hrs/wk, not to exceed 950 hours per fiscal year, with benefits) Part-Time, Temporary (No benefits) 02 I currently possess a valid California Classdriver's license. A B C I do not possess a valid California driver's license. 03 If you possess a California Class C driver's license, or you do not possess a valid California driver's license, do you have the ability to acquire a commercial license (Class A or B) within 10 days of appointment? If so, please explain. If this question does not apply to you, please type "N/A". 04 Please indicate in which division(s) you are willing to work: Building and Facilities -Public Works Maintenance Worker Parks-Public Works Maintenance Worker Redding Electric Utility-Utility Worker Storm Drains-Public Works Maintenance Worker Streets-Public Works Maintenance Worker Wastewater Treatment-Public Works Maintenance Worker Wastewater Collection-Public Works Maintenance Worker (Class A license desired) Water Distribution-Public Works Maintenance Worker Water Treatment-Public Works Maintenance Worker 05 Are you willing to clean public restrooms? (To include restrooms in city parks) Yes No 06 Are you willing to collect trash from city parks? Yes No 07 I understand that my answers to the remaining supplemental questions must be supported by my work experience shown in the "Work Experience" section of my application. Yes No 08 Do you have experience with irrigation repairs? Yes No 09 Do you have experience with irrigation clocks/wiring? Yes No 10 Do you have experience pruning trees and bushes? Yes No 11 Do you have horticulture experience? Yes No 12 Please indicate the amount of time you have spent performing work that included medium to heavy manual labor. The length of time stated below MUST be supported in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Less than 6 months 6 months to 1 year 1 Year or greater None 13 What experience do you have in the construction field? Asphalt Concrete Sign Making Plumbing Electric Carpentry Welding N/A 14 Do you have experience with water or wastewater collection or distribution? Water Collection Water Distribution Storm Drains Are you certified in these areas? If so, please attach appropriate certifications. N/A 15 I have experience using the following equipment while performing work in construction, maintenance, and/or landscaping (please check all that apply): Skid Steers Backhoes Forklifts Scissor Lifts Excavators Vac-Con Chainsaws/pole saws N/A 16 Do you have experience with the following: Riding lawn mowers Operating a tractor Chain link fence repair N/A Required Question