City of Dunsmuir is looking to hire a Utilities Maintenance Worker!

Job Description: The City of Dunsmuir, a creative and active community nestled along the banks of the Upper Sacramento River in a mountain environment, is looking for a Utilities Maintenance Worker. Under direct supervision, perform semi-skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, as well as the City’s Water system. Home of the BEST water on EARTH.

Qualifications:

Training and Experience – High School graduate. Experience in wastewater treatment plant environment preferred

• Must become, or already be, certified as a wastewater treatment plant operator within first year of employment

• Must pass a drug screen and other pre-employment checks

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license

• Position may include working weekends, holidays, and night shifts

• Applicant must find residence within 30 minutes of Treatment Plant within six months of employment

The position is open until filled

Salary range is $20.43- $21.69 depending on qualifications/certificates, plus benefits.

There is additional pay for certificate holders.

For more information Visit the City’s website and download a job application!

Submit applications to:

City of Dunsmuir

Attn: Utilities Maintenance Worker posting

5915 Dunsmuir Ave. Dunsmuir, CA 96025

*Let it Snow!* Friendly reminder of snow removal operations

The City of Dunsmuir wishes to remind residents that during snow accumulation of 3” or more City crews plan to plow the public streets. Per City Code 10.04.010 - Parking restrictions:

 “It is unlawful for any person, corporation, or other entity in control of any motor vehicle to park such motor vehicle on any public street in the city during any snowstorm of three inches or more of snow, and/or during snow removal operations.”

The City of Dunsmuir will be towing vehicles that remain on public streets prior to snow removal operations.

The City would like to direct residents that do not have off-street parking available at their residence to navigate to the following City-owned parking lots:

  • Either the north or south side of City Hall at 5915 Dunsmuir Ave

  • The Amtrak parking area on Sacramento Ave at Pine St.

  • The parking area outside the Ball Park and Community Building - 4841 Dunsmuir Ave

  • The area to the south of the Children’s Park, next to the cyclone fence, near Benson Roofing property on Dunsmuir Ave

Thank you for your cooperation.

Opportunity to Serve on Disaster Planning Advisory Committee!

PUBLIC  NOTICE 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54974 that vacancies exist for the: Disaster Planning  Advisory Committee

Two citizen positions are open to serve on DPAC. The purpose of this committee is to advise City Council on how to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from natural disasters that could impact the City of Dunsmuir. The terms of the appointed positions are through March of 2025. DPAC meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 6pm.

If interested in serving on the above advisory committee obtain an interest form (application) on the City’s website at http://www.ci.dunsmuir.ca.us/commissions-committees or at City Hall, 5915 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA 96025.  Submit completed forms to City Hall.

Donate a Toy to a Child in Need - TOYS FOR TOTS

Please help bring joy to a child this holiday season. Bring an unwrapped toy down to Dunsmuir City Hall and deposit in our Toy Donation bin, Monday-Friday 9-4:30 p.m.. Your toy will go to a qualified child in Siskiyou County! So far we have received zero donations. Help brighten up someone’s day and donate today! https://www.siskiyoudaily.com/story/news/2021/11/23/christmas-toys-drive-siskiyou-county-needs-more-donations-holiday-gifts/8729595002/

River Ave - Temporarily Closed to Residents only

River Ave is currently closed to RESIDENT TRAFFIC ONLY until 9/24/21. If you do not live on River Ave, please do not attempt to drive through this area. Paving over the water main replacement areas is underway. Residents of River Ave please use caution when driving through the area, there are open trenches and heavy equipment present. Thank you for your patience as The City completes your water main improvement project!

Vehicle Code informational posting

Click here to access the full vehicle code referenced below.

Vehicle code summarized;

VEHICLE CODE - DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD CHAPTER 10. Removal of Parked and Abandoned Vehicles

ARTICLE 1. Authority to Remove Vehicles 22651.  

A regularly employed and salaried employee, who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations, of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located, may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances:

(o) (1) If a vehicle is found or operated upon a highway, public land, or an offstreet parking facility under any of the following circumstances:

(A) With a registration expiration date in excess of six months before the date it is found or operated on the highway, public lands, or the offstreet parking facility.

Do you need help with Rent or Utilities?

There may be help for you. Click the button below to learn more about programs available to provide assistance with utility bills and rent.

Financial Assistance is available from the State of California for income eligible renters and their landlords impacted by COVID-19 and have past due rent or utilities, or who need help with upcoming rent or utilities.

HOW DO I APPLY?

To check eligibility and apply, visit HousingisKey.com or call 833-430-2122

IS THERE A LOCAL NUMBER I CAN CALL FOR HELP?

Great Northern Services at (530) 938-4115 x 127 and leave a message

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