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Salary: $29.86 - $36.26 Hourly
Location : Ontario, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 081226SrStrMainWkr
Department: Parks & Street Maintenance
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
The Position
Join the City of Ontario's Parks and Street Maintenance Department and help keep our community's parks, streets, and public spaces safe, clean, and welcoming for all. We are seeking a team-oriented individual who is ready to make a meaningful impact in the community as a Senior Street Maintenance Worker!
The Senior Street Maintenance Worker performs skilled work in a variety of street and storm drainage system maintenance, construction, and service activities. The duties performed include the operation and use of light to heavy duty equipment for the minor construction and repair of streets, storm drains, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and street signs. Additionally, successful candidates will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's Customer Service Philosophy - Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.
The following procedures will apply:

• Separate Promotional and Open (external) Eligibility Lists will be established.
• The hiring department will consider candidates on the Promotional Eligibility List prior to considering candidates on the Open Eligibility List.
• The Open Eligibility List will consist of external applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
• The Promotional Eligibility List will be comprised of current City employees (full or part-time) who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
• The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.
• Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Note:
This position is subject to mandatory standby duty assignment and emergency call back. Standby duty assignments are rotated biannually. Please note that this is not a "driver" position, applicants should have previous experience related to street construction and maintenance.
As part of the selection process for this position, applicants invited to an interview with the hiring department should plan to participate in a practical examination related to the operation of heavy-duty equipment. Applicants must wear (or have available) safety equipment and clothing (boots, gloves, etc.) appropriate for the operation of heavy-duty equipment to their interview.
The Parks and Street Maintenance Department
The Parks and Street Maintenance Department is committed to creating and strengthening community value by enhancing the quality of life in the City of Ontario through our professional services, maintaining and preserving parkland, public facilities, and City infrastructure. This includes the maintenance service programs and operations to the City park system, public grounds, roadway maintenance, storm drains, street sweeping, sidewalks and public right-of-way, tree trimming, graffiti abatement, traffic signs, street painting and striping, debris removal, and contract maintenance services.
Within these program areas, the department provides services for non-structural overlays and pothole repair, landscape and irrigation maintenance, street striping and sign repairs, concrete repair and maintenance of sidewalk/curb/gutter, street sweeping and debris removal, and graffiti abatement.
The Public Works Agency
The Public Works Agency provides essential construction, integrated waste and recycling collection, fleet and facility maintenance and repair services to the citizens and businesses of Ontario through the Parks and Maintenance, Municipal Services, and Integrated Waste Departments. The Agency strives to meet the daily challenges of maintaining exceptional levels of service to our residents and community, providing stellar customer service, and maximizing all resources to develop and maintain value for the City. The Agency has 232 full-time employees and an annual budget of over $105 million.
The City of OntarioThe City of Ontario is a dynamic leading and growing community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario is proud to have the reputation of being a progressive City providing solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works, Financial Services, Human Resources/ Risk Management and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
The City's vision for the future is very exciting, and we foresee tremendous growth within the years to come. We welcome you to view the City of Ontario's 2026 State of the City video by clicking on the link below as well as the other links to learn more about the City:
State of the City
The Ontario Plan
Smart Ontario
Downtown Ontario
Examples of Essential Functions
The functions typically performed by the Senior Street Maintenance Worker include the following:

• Receives daily assignments and tasks that may be completed independently or with the assistance of co-workers.
• Inspects work areas and performs routine repairs or reports maintenance needs.
• Participates in all asphalt maintenance including, operating asphalt patching equipment; repairs to concrete sidewalks, curbs and related facilities.
• Assists in sign and striping work; sign fabrication and installation, thermal plastic installation, and curb painting.
• Sets up and takes down traffic control for assignment per the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook.
• Operates motorized equipment such as root cutters, cement saws, and mixers used in a variety of street and storm drain maintenance and construction activities.
• Determines tools, materials, and equipment needed for each job and demonstrates proper use of tools and equipment.
• Assists in street paving; assists finishers in pouring concrete and setting forms; participates in all concrete maintenance tasks.
• Coordinates and leads the activities of an assigned work crew as needed.
• Performs all roadway maintenance tasks per standard weekly schedule and any other unscheduled maintenance needs.
• Operates all street utility equipment necessary for area of assignment.
• Performs emergency maintenance in the event of a natural disaster.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines
Education
High School diploma or recognized equivalent.
Experience
Two years of experience related to street maintenance and street construction work.
Desirable
Experience with road striping and sign installation, concrete form setting and finishing, and performing street cleanup activities. CA Traffic Control Certifications.
Licenses
Valid Class C California driver's license and the ability to obtain a valid Class A CA driver's license with tank vehicle (TV) endorsement prior to completion of probationary period (6 months). May be required to return to work during non- business hours in an emergency situation and to perform work on a scheduled standby assignment.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here
Employees in this classification are represented by the American Federal of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). For a list of benefits for AFSCME employees please click here
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on your application and the following supplemental questionnaire will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility and to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information or AI-generated responses may result in disqualification from the selection process. Resumes may be attached, but they will not be accepted in lieu of completing the job experience section of the application or the supplemental questions. Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate "see resume" are considered incomplete. By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read the job bulletin and these instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire. Additionally, I certify that my application and supplemental answers accurately reflect my training, education and experience; and I understand that my responses are subject to verification.

• Yes, I understand the above statement.

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Do you have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate your total years of paid, full-time work experience related to street maintenance and construction. (Note: Your experience must be clearly detailed within the work experience section of your job application.)

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 or more years

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Please describe your experience related to street maintenance and construction. Include any experience with road striping and sign installation, concrete form setting and finishing, and performing street cleanup activities.
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Do you currently possess a California Class A driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the question above, please provide your Class A driver license number. If you answered no, please answer N/A.
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If applicable, please list any license endorsements in the space below. If not applicable, please respond N/A.
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The requirements of this position include the ability to obtain a valid Class A CA driver's license with endorsement(s) appropriate to the area of assignment including double trailer (D), or tank vehicle (TV) prior to completion of the probationary period (6 months). Do you have the ability to obtain a Class A CA driver's license?

• Yes
• No
• I already have a Class A Driver's License with applicable endorsements.

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During the