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Public Works Maintenance Specialist - Asphalt

Job in Hopewell, Virginia, 23860, USA
Listing for: City of Hopewell, VA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    General Labor, Landscaping
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
    General Labor, Landscaping
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

Performs skilled trades work on a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, Right-of-ways, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under close supervision.

Examples of Duties

* Performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks in maintaining and repairing streets, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.

* Removes damaged section of pavement; fills holes with patching materials and tamps or rolls patches.

* Constructs, maintains, and repairs manholes, catch basins, curbs, retaining walls, and drainage lines; builds and sets forms and finishes concrete; patches new and old concrete work.

* Clears roadsides of snow, litter, overgrown grass, and brush; performs ditch cleaning and grading to ensure proper drainage.

* Mows grass, edges sidewalks and curbs, weed eats, trims trees and shrubs; sprays pesticides; spreads fertilizer, performs related landscaping duties in the maintenance of City grounds.

* Sets up for various events; sets up tents, tables and chairs; puts up and removes decorations; cleans up and restores area after events; assists with office moves.

* Picks up refuse, trash, limbs, leaves, etc., and transports to appropriate facilities.

* Operates dump trucks, mowers, back hoe, front end loader, chainsaw, jackhammer, asphalt roller, weed eater, stump grinder, etc. in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public facilities.

* Assists other crews as needed.

* May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations

Typical Qualifications

Minimum

Education and Experience:

* High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in general construction, maintenance, and/or grounds keeping work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses and/or

Certifications:

* Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

* May require possession of or ability to obtain specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment.

* Obtain commercial driver's license within six months of hire.

* Obtain VDOT Flagger certification within six months of hire.

Knowledge:

* Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of equipment used in area of assignment

* Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of equipment

* Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation

* Knowledge of streets drainage, buildings, grounds, utilities, landscape areas and related construction, maintenance and repair procedures

Skills:

* Skill in the operation of equipment to which assigned

* Effective communication skills

Abilities:

* Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions

* Detect signs of mechanical failure of equipment

* Perform manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable weather conditions

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public

Supplemental Information

Work Environment:

* Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, traffic conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, odors, heights, dust and to hazardous materials.

Essential Physical

Activities:

* Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, repetitive motions, depth perception.

* Typical lifting, typical weight handled: up to 50lbs
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