Job Description

Location

1993 Rancho Conejo Blvd, Newbury Park, 91320

Description

Highlights of the position:

• Make a direct impact on your community
• Play a key role in maintaining 384.2 miles of City paved Streets
• Opportunity to work in a team environment and interact regularly with multiple divisions within the Public Works Department

At the City of Thousand Oaks, we’re not looking for people who just want a job. We’re looking for partners in building our future and community. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to our residents and colleagues. We do this through a collaborative team environment rooted in service innovation and excellence. We are committed to a culture of engagement, career development, and purpose.

The Public Works Department is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Street Maintenance Worker I/II for the Street division. Depending on the candidate's qualifications, the vacancy will be filled at either Street Maintenance Worker Level 1 or Level 2. The successful candidate will work at the City’s Municipal Service Center in the Newbury Park area of Thousand Oaks.

Primary responsibilities:

• Breaks and removes concrete using a hydraulic breaker and handwork
• Repair or replace cracked, raised, sunken, or otherwise damaged sidewalks, curbs, and gutters
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of streets, curbs, gutters, storm drains, and related structures
• Perform heavy manual labor in the removal, repair, and finish of concrete and asphalt work
• Operate and maintain a variety of maintenance and construction equipment, including hand and power tools, and light, medium, and heavy motorized equipment
• Conduct traffic control when working in traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones; direct and control traffic around work sites
• Maintain records of work performed

Job Video Link URL: 

https://youtu.be/yHWOYPo4vs0

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade
• Experience in streets or public works-related maintenance and construction work
• The ability to sit, stand, and walk on level or slippery surfaces; and lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more; work in inclement weather conditions
• High attention to detail
• Pride in their personal work product; demonstrate initiative, and be safety conscious
• Proficient computer skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including excellent customer service skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy with recordkeeping
• A team player approach and motivation; affinity for new challenges
• A valid Class C California driver’s license

Requirements:

Level I: Ability to obtain a valid Class B California driver’s license with tanker endorsement within six months of employment.

Level II: Two years of experience at a level comparable to the Street Maintenance Worker I with the City. A valid Class B California driver’s license with tanker endorsement.

Perform after-hours emergency work on an “as-needed” basis and on-call duties on a rotating basis.  Must be able to respond to on-call responsibilities at the Municipal Service Center within 30 minutes. 

Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Special Requirement:

• Classification is part of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) program and is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). Pre-employment and random drug testing are requirements of the program.
• Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) to obtain a valid Class B California driver's license
• In accordance with Cal/OSHA regulations, in order to get an airtight face seal while working with a respirator, employees in this position may be required to be clean-shaven (no beards, long mustaches, long sideburns, or lengthy head hair).

Core Competencies:

• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Flexible/Adaptable
• Planner and Organizer
• Problem Solver and Decision Maker
• Results Oriented
• Technically Knowledgeable

Benefits

The City of Thousand Oaks offers excellent benefits including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension Retirement Plan, 401(a), Retirement Health Savings Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and more. Click here for more information.

Special Instructions

FILING DEADLINE: Recruitment may close at any time. Open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants has been received.

First review of candidates: February 9th, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position.

Additional information about the City is available on our website at www.toaks.gov.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process.  If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date.  Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: 

(805)449-2144

Contact email: 

humanresources@toaks.gov

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