Salary : $84,649.80 - $99,239.76 Annually
Location : Compton, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-27:15
Department: Public Works/Street Maintenance
Division: Street Maintenance
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision of the Street Superintendent, supervises assigned personnel and operations in the Street Maintenance Division, including the maintenance of Right-of Way improvements, City streets, concrete repairs, tree maintenance , street sweeping, and sewer maintenance; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and performs other related duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
Works under the general supervision of the Street Superintendent, and exercises supervision over subordinate skilled craft and labor and trades personnel, including Maintenance Leadworkers, Maintenance Workers II, Maintenance Workers I, and Storekeeper.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Supervises the maintenance of City streets, including concrete and asphalt repairs, tree maintenance , street sweeping and storm water systems, and City sewer system in compliance with Department procedures, City policies and regulatory agency standards.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors work load; identifies opportunities for improvement and directs the implementation of changes.
• Schedules maintenance projects, including the work of City crews or contractors engaged in maintenance tasks using accurate time and cost estimates.
• Supervises the activities of street and/or sewer maintenance crews; monitors operations to identify and resolve problems and priorities; determines equipment, material and personnel needs; prepares work orders, assigns staff, projects, vehicles and equipment; provides staff training in equipment operation; reviews the work of maintenance staff to assure the work quality and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Enforces work methods, procedures and standards, and assures that maintenance programs are in alignment with the City policies, safety standards, and regulatory agency standards.
• Maintains written and photographic records and logs of services performed and project management information; reviews and writes reports, analyzes costs, and manages budgets and expenditures.
• Performs a variety of administrative activities, including employee scheduling, payroll reporting, and work activity reports; maintains inventories and assures that adequate materials, supplies, equipment and tools are available.
• Reviews, investigates, and responds to work requests and complaints.
• Schedules and oversees the work of contractors and vendors that provide services to the City.
• Responds to requests for information; provides information to other supervisors or managers and organizations; researches issues, and recommends solutions.
• Assists with the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of Division personnel; provides or coordinates staff training, including safety training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline.
• Composes, reviews, edits, and approves correspondence and periodic reports of departmental activity.
• Coordinates division activities with those in other departments, outside agencies and organizations; provides technical assistance as necessary.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of street, storm water and/or sewer collection system maintenance.
• Responds to emergency calls assisting standby crew on an as-needed basis.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensures customer satisfaction and provides professional customer support.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Possession of a High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent; AND five (5) years street maintenance/public works or sewer maintenance experience, including two (2) years supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Working Knowledge of sewer system operations and maintenance is desirable.
Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid California Class B Driver's License within 5 months of date of appointment.
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License
• Possession of a Grade I Collection System Certification issued by the California Water Environment Association is highly desirable.

Required Knowledge of:
• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of street construction, maintenance, repair and safety practices, including equipment related maintenance.
• Principles and practices of storm water system construction, maintenance, repair, and safety practices, including safety practices related to working in confined spaces.
• State and federal construction administration codes and regulations; Cal OSHA regulations.
• City Code, City Ordinances, Standard Operating Manual, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable Memoranda of Understanding.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration, personnel management, and the operating budgets.

Required Skill in:
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, City departments, elected officials, regulatory agencies, contractors, community groups, local businesses, and the general public.
• Interpreting and applying street construction and maintenance standards, safety codes, and City policies and procedures.
• Monitoring operations and assuring City streets, storm water collection facilities, sewer systems, are properly and safely maintained; monitoring division operating budgets.
• Reading and interpreting plans, schematics, and specifications.
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Supervising staff and delegating tasks and authority; provide supervisory input for employee evaluations.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Operating a personal computer, including word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment, trucks, cars and small engine units.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:
• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments with considerable time spent in moderate temperatures (above 80 degrees), with exposure to the elements, including heavy rain.
• Work requires reaching, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), driving, pushing, crawling, walking, and climbing (more than 12 feet).
• Good near vision, far vision and color perception is required.
• May be exposed to wet surfaces, minor amounts of dust, and on occasion loud noises.
• Work may involve exposure to moving traffic in the field at work sites, heavy motorized equipment, wet surfaces, occasional loud noise and dust.
Internal applicants must use their personal email to apply, as City of Compton work emails will not be accepted for job applications. While we cannot prevent applicants from using their work email, the City is not responsible for missed communications due to system outages, firewall restrictions, employee leave, or any other technical or accessibility issues affecting City email accounts.

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position and submit all required documents -such as licenses, certifications, and proof of education- outlined in the job posting. Incomplete applications, including those missing any required documentation, will not be considered.

Please note: Only the first 50 applications received that best meet the qualifications and needs of the department will be invited to continue in the hiring process.
EXAMINATION
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.

Phase one (1) is a written examination (weighted 50%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills. Phase two (2) is an oral examination (weighted 50%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via e-mail of their status at each step of the recruitment.

The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.

GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTSThe City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.

ELIGIBLE LISTSRecruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).

PLEASE NOTE:
All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.

Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.

EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDUREA candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).

EXAMINATION RECORDSAll examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCEIn all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.

FRINGE BENEFITSThe City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.