Street Maintenance Worker I

About the Department

Street Maintenance Worker I

Please note that this recruitment is a continuation of the previously posted SMW I/II recruitment. If you already submitted an application for that posting, your application has been received, and you do not need to reapply.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Street Maintenance Worker I positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the City of Menifee.

DEADLINE TO APPLY 

This recruitment will close on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (PDT).  

PLEASE NOTE: The first 50 applications will be considered in the first round of review. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

Street Maintenance Worker I

$25.17 - $32.30 Hourly

$4,363.51 - $5,599.36 Monthly

$52,362.12 - $67,192.32 Annually

       Please note that new hires are typically placed at the beginning of the salary range, depending on experience and internal equity

THE CITY
The City of Menifee is a vibrant and rapidly growing municipality located in southwestern Riverside County, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through innovative public service and strategic development. Under the leadership of the City Manager, Menifee operates through a dynamic organizational structure composed of fifteen (15) departments - Building & Safety, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, Code Enforcement, Community Development, Community Services, Economic Development, Engineering, Finance, Fire Department, Human Resources, Information Technology, Police, and Public Works, each committed to supporting the city’s mission of responsive governance, sustainable growth, and public safety. With a strong emphasis on infrastructure development, community engagement, and innovation, the City of Menifee continues to enhance the quality of life for its diverse and dynamic population.

THE DEPARTMENT 
The Public Works Department serves as a cornerstone of the City of Menifee’s infrastructure, delivering high-quality services that enhance safety, mobility, and overall quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. The department oversees the maintenance of public rights-of-way, including streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, streetlights, drainage systems, and the city’s vehicle and equipment fleet. Its responsibilities extend to vital community programs such as the Street Sweeping Program, which supports environmental compliance; the Local Improvement District Program, which addresses the paving and upkeep of residential dirt roads; and the Capital Improvement Program, which manages the city’s long-term infrastructure investments. Public Works also leads community engagement efforts through initiatives like Street Scene, Menifee’s traffic management forum, and the Adopt-a-Street Program, which empowers residents to help keep city streets clean. In addition, the department collaborates with regional partners on storm drain maintenance, supports emergency response efforts, and provides traffic engineering services to ensure safe and efficient travel throughout the city.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Street Maintenance Worker I will be responsible for supporting the construction, repair, and upkeep of the City’s streets and essential public infrastructure, playing a hands-on role in keeping Menifee safe, clean, and accessible. This position includes repairing sidewalks, and storm drains, removing graffiti, installing traffic signs, operating heavy equipment, and assisting with asphalt, concrete, and drainage projects. Depending on level, the position provides a pathway for growth: entry-level workers gain foundational experience under close supervision, while journey-level workers take on more complex assignments, exercise greater independence, and may guide specialty crews.

Street Maintenance Worker I: This is the entry level classification in the Street Maintenance Worker series.  Incumbents perform the less skilled and more routine street maintenance, construction, and repair work.  Incumbents at this level work under close supervision as they gain experience and demonstrate ability to perform a range of duties with minimal supervision.  Removal of graffiti is done on a wide variety of surfaces and the treatment of surfaces with graffiti retardant materials.  This class is distinguished from the Street Maintenance Worker II in that the latter performs work which requires a higher level of experience.

Position Duties

The Street Maintenance Worker I will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Works safely and effectively in hot, cold, and otherwise inclement weather conditions while performing field duties.

• Participates in storm response and emergency operations, including working extended or irregular hours as needed to support critical services.

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair work on public infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, gutters, storm drains, traffic signage, striping, and related facilities.

• Break and remove pavement; dig, shovel, haul, and load soil, sand, gravel, cement, asphalt, and other construction materials; clean and restore work sites upon project completion.

• Sweep and remove debris and litter; lift and carry heavy objects; load and unload trucks; assist with disposal activities at dump sites.

• Operate a variety of motorized vehicles and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, skip loaders, bobcats, backhoes, front loaders, jackhammers, and other power tools; inspect assigned vehicles and report maintenance needs.

• Use air compressors, pneumatic tools, concrete saws, and a wide range of hand tools including shovels, picks, brooms, wheelbarrows, rakes, rollers, and other trade-specific tools.

• Drive vehicles to job sites; set up and remove traffic control devices such as cones, barricades, and warning signs; direct traffic to ensure crew safety during lane closures, construction zones, and DUI checkpoints.

• Remove and install streetlight poles and fixtures; perform maintenance, repairs, and alterations to City buildings, facilities, and equipment; remove or paint over graffiti on public and private property; assist with fabrication, assembly, and installation of traffic signs.

• Lay, rake, roll, and finish hot asphalt and oil-based materials.

• Perform rough carpentry, basic pipefitting, and application of protective coatings to wood, concrete, stucco, metal, and other surfaces.

• Build and remove concrete forms; mix, pour, trowel, and finish concrete, cement, and masonry.

• Conduct storm drain maintenance, including removing and replacing drain components and clearing debris.

• Measure and lay out centerlines, crosswalks, and other pavement markings.

• Maintain accurate records, logs, and basic written reports of work performed.

• Respond to inquiries and concerns from the public in a courteous and professional manner.

• Perform weed abatement duties and apply herbicides as required.

• Assist other divisions with maintenance and repair tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Street Maintenance Worker I
Education & Experience

• A high school diploma (or equivalent)
• Two (2) years of skilled experience in public works–related construction or maintenance work.

Licenses & Certifications

• A valid California Driver’s License at the time of appointment.

• The ability to obtain, within one (1) year of employment, a valid Class A or B California Driver’s License with:

  • Tank endorsement

  • No manual transmission restrictions

  • No air brakes restrictions

  • This license must be maintained throughout employment.

• CPR and First Aid certification within one (1) year of employment.

PLEASE NOTE: These positions are designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive. Therefore, applicants are required to complete DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for City employment).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to access the complete classification description, including the experience, education, and physical and mental requirements for this job.
 
NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

Other Qualifications

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the essential requirements of the position. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.
 
Appraisal Interview 
Applicants will participate in an oral interview conducted by a panel of subject matter experts. Evaluations will be based on responses to structured questions specifically designed to assess each candidate’s qualifications and suitability for the position.
 
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
 
Eligible List: Once the appraisal has been completed, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to frequently stand, sit, walk, perform work on uneven and slippery surfaces; climb stairs and ladders; use hands to handle, feel, grasp, operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach overhead with hands and arms.  Employees need vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; color vision to identify materials, structures, wires, and pipes; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.   Employees in this classification frequently bend, crouch, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, grasp, reach, push, and pull. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds.  

Environmental Elements
Employees work in an outdoor construction and maintenance environment with moderate to high noise levels, hot and cold temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, loud noise levels, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.  Employees use power and noise producing equipment and often work with constant interruptions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Ability to work extended hours and rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Carissa Sevilla at csevilla@cityofmenifee.us

Delivering essential municipal services and public infrastructure to Menifee.