Maintenance Worker I/II

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

66 North Lassen Street, Susanville, CA 96130

Phone: 530.252.5103 | Fax: 530.252.1020

City of The current annual salary range for the position of the Maintenance Worker I/II is $32,219.46 to $48,793.94 plus an excellent benefits package which includes, but is not limited to education/certification incentive program, merit program, 9/80 work schedule, boot allowance
and Workers’ Compensation Bonus. Placement within this range is dependent on qualifications.
The City provides the following benefits:

Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year

Vacation Leave: 12 days of paid vacation leave during year one, increasing to 15 days in year two,
increasing thereafter dependent on years of service.

Sick Leave: 13 days of paid sick leave per year

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance: The City offers excellent Medical, Dental and Vision
Insurance. Employee currently pays $30 per month for a 90/10 plan and receives medical, dental and
vision coverage for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents. Medical insurance deductible of $150
(individual), and $450 (family), annual maximum out of pocket $3,000 (individual) and $6,000 (family).

Retirement: The City participates in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).
For legacy members, the benefit level is 3% @60, employee share is 8%, paid by employees. For new
members, the benefit level is 2% @62 , employee share is 6.25%, paid by the employee.

Group Life Insurance: $25,000 group life insurance for each employee at no cost

Deferred Compensation: voluntary plans available

IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan available

9/80 Work Schedule

$200 Annual Boot Allowance

This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. First review of applications received will occur on

October 28, 2022 at 4:00 P.M., applications received after October 28, 2022 will be reviewed upon receipt.

To be considered for this opportunity, submit a City standard application

in person or by mail at the following address:

City Hall - Attn: City Clerk

66 North Lassen Street

Susanville, CA 96130-3904

Applications are available at the address above or at www.cityofsusanville.org

Candidates with questions may contact the Public Works Department at (530) 257-1041.

The City of Susanville does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orien-

tation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or

other non-merit based factors.

Salary and Benefits

Selection Process

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OPEN UNTIL FILLED

FIRST REVIEW OCCURING: OCTOBER 28, 2022 AT 4:00 P.M.

• Work cooperatively with others

• Deal tactfully with the public

• Follow oral and written instructions

• Use of hand, air and power tools

• Perform manual labor

• Have learned through work experience the operations of water, geothermal, gas and streets operations

• Can or have mastered the skills through work experience to operate heavy equipment in a safe and

productive manner

• Can inspect and perform minor maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment (lvl II).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Additional Experience or Ability To:

• Works directly with crew in the

construction, maintenance and repair of

the City’s water, geothermal, natural gas

and street divisions;

• Observes safe work methods and safety

practices related to the work being

performed or tools and equipment used;

• Does the routine work of excavating

trenches and backfilling;

• Operates hand, air, and power tools in

skilled and unskilled work;

• Operates light and medium-sized

construction and power equipment, such as

crew trucks, dump trucks, pickups,

backhoe/ loaders , t renchers , a i r

compressors, air tools, and knows the

proper and safe use of safety equipment;

• Keeps tools and equipment in a safe and

clean working condition;

• Does general cleanup work;

• Responds to emergency calls after normal

duty hours as required;

• Follows oral and written instructions;

• Has been qualified in the proper

procedures to shutoff or turn-on water.

Geothermal and natural gas meters (lvl II);

• Must be able to identify leaks and test for

the accuracy in water, geothermal and gas

meters (lvl II);

• Can test, read, repair or replace meters in

water, geothermal and natural gas (lvl II);

• Can maintain records of water, geothermal,

gas or street operations and/or daily work

being performed (lvl II);

• Perform other duties as needed and

assigned.

The City of Susanville Public Works

Department is recruiting for the position of

Maintenance Worker I/II to perform a

variety of duties in maintenance, repair and

construction of City water, geothermal,

natural gas, street and storm drainage

facilities while supervised.

Qualifications:

About the Position

The City of Susanville’s Public Works Department strives to be a recognized leader in the

delivery of public services; known for our responsiveness, reliability, good stewardship of fiscal

and human resources, and caring attention given to every single person we encounter.

About Susanville and Lassen County

The Public Works Department

Preferred qualifications:

• Completion of formal or informal education

sufficient to assure the ability to read and

write at a level required for successful job

performance.

Required for Level II:

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years

hands on experience in the operations of

construction, maintenance and repair

procedures of water, geothermal, natural gas

or street operations.

• Must complete a Competent Person

Training class

Licenses/Certificates:

• Level I: Valid California Driver’s license and

a Class A Certification or ability to obtain

Class A within 12 months

• Level II: Valid California Driver’s license

and a Class A Certification

Susanville is located in Lassen County in the heart of North East California, and at 4,200 feet in elevation,

residents and visitors enjoy four seasons and easy access to a wealth of year-round outdoor recreation

opportunities. There are over 2,700 square miles of public lands, with hiking, biking, cross country skiing,

horseback riding, hunting and off-road recreation activities enjoyed by the community. Fisherman and boating

enthusiasts will enjoy the numerous lakes and rivers and proximity to Eagle Lake, Antelope Lake and Lake

Almanor. Susanville families enjoy and support many community activities and events including the Bizz

Johnson Marathon, the Lassen County Trails Trust Rails to Trails festival, Mountain Bike trails and races, the

Main Street Cruise car show, Lassen County Fair and Parade, Safe and Sane Halloween and the annual

Magical County Christmas celebration in the historic uptown area. Susanville offers quality health care at

Banner Lassen Medical Center and higher education opportunities at Lassen Community College. Susanville

also offers other amenities such as the 18-hole Diamond Mountain Golf Course, the Susanville Municipal

Airport, the Susanville Symphony and the Honey Lake Valley Community Pool.