Public Works Maintenance Worker III- Equipment Operator #26A-21 (20741385)

Public Works Maintenance Worker III

• Equipment Operator #26A-21 (20741385) 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 1400 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063 $7,651
• $9,297 a month
• Full-time City of Redwood City 18 reviews $7,651
• $9,297 a month
• Full-time Location 1400 Broadway Street Redwood City, 94063 Description We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits.

The Redwood City team is guided by core values of core values of excellence, integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. . Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community, and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you're looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Public Works Services Department team that fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration, we hope you'll apply.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City Public Works Services Department invites you to apply for the position of Public Works Maintenance Worker III Equipment Operator in the Right-of-Way Division. The Right-of-Way Division is responsible for maintenance of the City's public right-of-way including streets and roadways, parking lots, roadway markings and painting, streetlights, traffic signals and signs, and street cleaning. The position will report to the Public Works Field Supervisor and will serve as a skilled maintenance worker operating a variety of heavy equipment in the construction and maintenance of public right-of-way

• assets, assist in scheduling and reviewing work, perform a variety of skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, repair streets and sidewalks, and occasionally lead a field crew in assigned work.

Work will include the skillful operation of construction and maintenance equipment such as street sweepers, backhoes, paving machines, dump trucks, rollers, trucks, tractors, and skip loaders. The position will be involved in the construction and maintenance operation of streets, sidewalks and gutters, will spread asphalt in patching and repairing streets, read and interpret maps of service areas and sweeping districts, and provide technical guidance to less experienced workers. For a compete job description click:

PWMW III-Equipment Operator Job Description URL:

https://www.redwoodcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/25874/638067810708300000 Ideal Candidate Embrace the City's emphasis on excellent customer service; Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and an ability to establish cooperative working relationships with others; Be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks, estimate job requirements, keep records and prepare reports; Have experience entering data into computerized maintenance management programs or other reporting systems; Use initiative and independent judgement; Be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities are qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Training, Education & Work Experience Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade, and one to two years of experience with required job knowledge and abilities similar to that of a Public Works Maintenance Worker II in the City of Redwood City. Licenses & Certificates Will be required to travel between various locations during their scheduled work shifts, and drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools, and equipment. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. Possession of, or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment, a valid California Class A Commercial Driver's License with tank vehicle (tanker) endorsement.

Knowledge of:

Operating characteristics of heavy construction equipment including backhoes, loaders and cranes. Methods, techniques, and tools and the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and traffic signs/markings. Procedures and techniques of concrete and asphalt work. Hazards associated with the work and proper safety precautions. Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in truck and heavy equipment operations. Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, power tools and hand tools including motorized, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. Operation, care, adjustments, and fault diagnosis of motorized street sweeper and auxiliary equipment. Properties of backfill materials, construction materials, concrete, asphalt, hot patch, cold patch, oils, paints, and a variety of other materials used in maintenance work.

Ability to:

Skillfully operate and service a variety of types of heavy equipment. Oversee the work of others. Perform skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned. Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner. Work effectively in the absence of close supervision. Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools required for the work in a safe and efficient manner. Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints. Assist in the training and supervision of others and in the safe operation of equipment. Work safely and adhere to principles of safety when working near traffic or in other environments. Establish cooperative working relationships with others. The incumbent must be able to lift heavy objects, work outside in varying climatic conditions, and perform heavy manual labor. Benefits Please see flyer for more details. Special Instructions Submit your application via: www.

CalOpps.org by Sunday June 7, 2026 at 11:59pm. In person practical exam is tentatively schedule for Wednesday, June 24, 2026. In-person oral board Interviews tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to list work experience, and education or training or stating "See Resume" in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification. Resumes may be attached separately, but resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application.

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