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ARE YOU EAGER TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH YOU WORK?
IF SO, WE MAY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY YOU ARE SEEKING!

The City of Fairfield is seeking a motivated individual to perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled street or park and landscape construction and maintenance work. The Utility Worker I position is the entry level classification in the utility worker series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly-related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

Regional Government Services (RGS), and its staff, is conducting this recruitment for the City of Fairfield.

This recruitment will fill two (2) vacant Utility Worker I positions in the Street Division and create an eligible list for future use in the Street and/or Landscape Divisions. Incumbents normally work as part of a crew performing a variety of tasks in street or park and landscape construction and maintenance work. This classification is normally considered to be in training status performing increasingly responsible work approaching the Utility Worker II level.

THE POSITION:
The Utility Worker I class is distinguished from the Utility Worker II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the higher level. This position works under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area(s) of responsibility are learned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

Be a reliable, self-motivated team player who enjoys learning.

Have demonstrated knowledge of methods, techniques, and tools used in the construction and maintenance of streets or park and landscapes.

Have demonstrated knowledge of the operations of equipment commonly used in the construction and maintenance of streets or park and landscapes.

Have the ability to read plans, maps, and City standard specifications.

Have the ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and lift up to 100 pounds.

Have demonstrated initiative to work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with others.

Maintain the highest level of ethical behavior in all matters.

Have skill in safe work practices.

Have excellent customer service skills.

Have demonstrated knowledge in basic computer functions.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Demonstrate adaptability, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Utility Worker I – Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade is required. Six (6) months experience in heavy manual work is required.

Utility Worker II – Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade is required. Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Utility Worker I with the City of Fairfield is required.

License and Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

If assigned to Street Division, possession of or ability to obtain a Class A Driver’s License within 12 months of appointment is required.

If assigned to Landscape Division, possession of or ability to obtain a Class B Driver’s License within 12 months of appointment is required.

Depending on job assignment, possession of or ability to obtain a California Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate may be required.

The Utility Worker I/II position is identified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the Department of Transportation Drug Testing Regulations.

Examples of Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

STREET DIVISION

Operate, clean and maintain construction equipment such as loaders, dump trucks, tractors, backhoes, rollers, tampers, compressors, water tanker, various street cleaning machines, power saws, trenching machine, welders, tarpot, shoring, and jackhammers for a variety of maintenance activities.

Remove, replace, and spread asphalt in patching and repairing streets.

Pour, place and finish concrete in the repair of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and retainer walls.

Set concrete forms and read grade stakes.

Install storm drain pipes to grade.

Clean ditches, creeks, storm drains, and gutters.

Install/repair fences and end of street barricades.

Operate, clean and maintain power/hand tools used on the job.

Set up work area with safety signs, structures, and barricades.

Assist in training less experienced personnel.

Read and interpret plans and work details.

Spray pesticides.

Complete daily logs and reports.

Perform related duties as assigned.

LANDSCAPE DIVISION

Weed, cultivate, plant, fertilize, and irrigate lawns and flower beds.

Rake, sweep, and vacuum leaves and lawn clippings using power blower and hand tools.

Clean and maintain public facilities in City park and recreation areas.

Plant, prune, water and fertilize plants, flower, shrubs, hedges, lawns and trees.

Mix and apply pesticides, fertilizers and other solutions according to written and oral instructions.

Spray for diseases and insect controls.

Resod and/or repair lawns.

Mow, rake, sweep, vacuum, aerate and trim lawns.

Trim hedges, bushes, shrubbery and trees with hand and power driven equipment.

Install and/or repairs broken irrigation lines.

Repair or rebuild sprinkler heads and/or valves.

Repair irrigation mainlines.

Install, troubleshoot and repair computer controller for Irrigation System.

Perform minor repairs to fences, gates, doors, roofs, and other equipment.

Perform minor electrical, plumbing, painting, masonry, and concrete repair work to park and recreation structures, including playground equipment.

Operate mowers, brush chipper, tractors, rototiller, loader, dump truck, hand and power tools.

Service/maintain tools and equipment.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Abilities

Methods, techniques, and tools used in the construction and maintenance of streets, storm drains, sidewalks, landscape and trees related to the area of work assigned.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices including OSHA regulations necessary in the area of work assigned.

Operations of equipment commonly used in street, water/sewer and landscape/tree maintenance related to the area of work assigned.

Traffic laws, OSHA regulations, ordinances, and rules involved in truck and heavy equipment operations.

Operation of light to moderately heavy power driven equipment related to the area of assignment.

Ability to

Perform semiskilled and skilled street, water/sewer and landscape/tree maintenance, construction and repair work depending upon the area of assignment.

Operate a variety of construction equipment commonly used in street, water/sewer and landscape/tree maintenance activities with skill and safety.

Use small hand tools and mechanical equipment depending upon the area of assignment.

Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods occasionally under severe weather conditions and in and around traffic for long periods.

Work independently without close supervision.

Read plans, maps, and City standard specifications.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, general public.

Serve as crew lead worker as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

BENEFITS
The City offers a generous benefits packet and participates in the CalPERS retirement plan. For more information, please click on the City’s Benefits tab.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be submitted on-line through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list or discharge from employment.

This recruitment will close upon receipt of 250 applications OR at 11:59 p.m., PDT, on August 6, 2020. Please submit your application as soon as possible as this recruitment could close at any time without any notice.

Part I: Application – (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application. If requested, certificates, resumes, and typing certificates must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Noreen Griffin at ngriffin@rgs.ca.gov. All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed, for each applicant’s ability to meet the minimum work experience, training and education qualifications.

Part II: Online Skills Assessment – (Pass/Fail) An Online Skills Assessment (tentatively scheduled for the week of August 17, 2020) may be used to evaluate candidates knowledge and skills for the position. Candidates who are most qualified will be invited to an Oral Interview/Performance Examination process.

Part III: Oral Interview/Performance Exam – (100%) Candidates who pass the Online Skills Assessment will be invited to an Oral Interview/Performance Examination process. Applicants may be selected for consideration to participate in an oral appraisal interview and performance testing process to evaluate training, experience and other job-related qualifications for the position. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list.

All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail.

Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Noreen Griffin at ngriffin@rgs.ca.gov.

Neither Regional Government Services nor the City of Fairfield are responsible for failure of internet forms or email transmission in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise us by emailing ngriffin@rgs.ca.gov.

THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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