City of Elk Grove
Job Overview
The City of Elk Grove Public Works Department is seeking a Maintenance Specialist (Streets & Traffic) to support the Operations & Maintenance Division. The role involves planning, constructing, operating, and maintaining roadways, sidewalks, curb‑ramps, traffic signals, streetlights, signs, landscaping, and drainage.
Responsibilities
Perform specialized maintenance on streets, sidewalks, landscapes, irrigation, traffic devices, and storm‑water systems.
Coordinate projects, schedule work, assist with cost estimates, and provide lead direction to staff.
Monitor contractors, ensure compliance with standards, and maintain accurate logs and records.
Inspect infrastructure for safety and structural integrity, mark areas needing repair, and maintain shop and garage areas.
Install, maintain, and repair traffic control signs, legends, and devices following codes and ordinances.
Perform inventory control of maintenance equipment, parts, and supplies.
Participate in emergency response to storm‑water or traffic incidents.
Qualifications
Completion of 12th grade with related training and a minimum of 2 years of responsible experience in inspection, maintenance, or repair duties.
Valid California driver’s license and proficiency operating motorized equipment, hand and power tools, and light‑to‑heavy vehicles.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and safety standards.
Ability to read construction drawings, estimate materials and labor, and prepare cost estimates.
Excellent written and oral communication and the ability to work independently with good judgment and initiative.
Licenses and Certifications
International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control certificate.
Depending on assignment, additional certifications such as Class A driver’s license, IMSA Signs and Markings Level I, IMSA Traffic Safety Specialist, and IMSA Traffic Safety Through Work Zones.
Benefits Competitive salary, CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match, and more.
EEO Statement The City of Elk Grove is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. The City participates in E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
Physical Demands Must possess mobility to work in the field; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 50 pounds; and work in confined spaces and around machines.
Environmental Conditions Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise, temperature extremes, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, and hazardous physical substances.
FLSA Status Non‑Exempt
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Responsibilities
Perform specialized maintenance on streets, sidewalks, landscapes, irrigation, traffic devices, and storm‑water systems.
Coordinate projects, schedule work, assist with cost estimates, and provide lead direction to staff.
Monitor contractors, ensure compliance with standards, and maintain accurate logs and records.
Inspect infrastructure for safety and structural integrity, mark areas needing repair, and maintain shop and garage areas.
Install, maintain, and repair traffic control signs, legends, and devices following codes and ordinances.
Perform inventory control of maintenance equipment, parts, and supplies.
Participate in emergency response to storm‑water or traffic incidents.
Qualifications
Completion of 12th grade with related training and a minimum of 2 years of responsible experience in inspection, maintenance, or repair duties.
Valid California driver’s license and proficiency operating motorized equipment, hand and power tools, and light‑to‑heavy vehicles.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and safety standards.
Ability to read construction drawings, estimate materials and labor, and prepare cost estimates.
Excellent written and oral communication and the ability to work independently with good judgment and initiative.
Licenses and Certifications
International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control certificate.
Depending on assignment, additional certifications such as Class A driver’s license, IMSA Signs and Markings Level I, IMSA Traffic Safety Specialist, and IMSA Traffic Safety Through Work Zones.
Benefits Competitive salary, CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match, and more.
EEO Statement The City of Elk Grove is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. The City participates in E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
Physical Demands Must possess mobility to work in the field; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 50 pounds; and work in confined spaces and around machines.
Environmental Conditions Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise, temperature extremes, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, and hazardous physical substances.
FLSA Status Non‑Exempt
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