Public Works Maintenance Specialist; Streets

Job Title

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.

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.

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

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

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.