Temporary Program Assistant - Street Division

The City of Pleasanton is excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Temporary Program Assistant in the Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division. In this part-time, temporary role, you will support the maintenance and repair of streets and traffic safety-related infrastructure throughout the community. Typical assignments include street and sidewalk maintenance, traffic sign and pavement marking work, storm drain maintenance, and litter and graffiti abatement. This position offers a dynamic, field-based environment where your work helps keep Pleasanton’s public infrastructure safe, functional, and well-maintained for residents and visitors every day.

We're Looking for Someone Who Is

• Customer service-oriented and able to communicate effectively with the public and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on doing quality work.
• Well-organized, self-motivated, and proactive in completing assignments.
• Dependable and able to organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up with minimal direction.

In This Role, You Will

• Perform street maintenance activities such as pothole repair, skin patching, paving, crack sealing, and base repair.
• Assist with sidewalk maintenance, including removal and replacement, concrete forming, pouring and finishing, offset mitigation, and concrete patching.
• Fabricate and install traffic signs.
• Install pavement markings and traffic legends.
• Support storm drain maintenance, including leaf removal, medallion marking inspections, and removal and replacement work.
• Assist with litter pickup and graffiti abatement to help maintain the appearance and safety of City infrastructure.

A Few Reasons You'll Love Working With Us

• You will have variety in your work—you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting several important street maintenance functions.
• You will have a meaningful impact—your work directly contributes to the safety, cleanliness, and usability of City streets, sidewalks, and related infrastructure.
• You’ll work closely in a team with Public Works staff in a role that supports essential City services.
• You will have an excellent opportunity to learn more about public works, field operations, or municipal service.

A Few Challenges You Might Face

• Working outdoors in a physically active environment with changing daily priorities.
• Responding to maintenance needs that require flexibility, attention to detail, and efficient follow-through.
• Balancing multiple assignments while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• A high school graduate or possess a GED equivalent.
• In possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.
• Professional and effective when interacting with customers and coworkers.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while staying organized and meeting deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or GED equivalent and two years of experience related to the area assigned.

• Technical knowledge in assigned discipline.

• Under the direction of a supervisor, organize, prioritize and coordinate varied work activities.
• Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures.
• Effectively collect and analyze complex and sensitive information.
• Summarize facts and recommendations accurately and prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

123 Main Street, P.O. Box 520

Pleasanton, California, 94566