Public Works Street Maintenance Worker; Convenience Center

Description

Performs entry-level labor or support work for an assigned unit such as Sewer, Ditch, Traffic, Asphalt, Refuse, etc.

• Opens the gate and greets the landfill users.
• Inspects yard waste and non-hazardous debris loads for type, content and size, assesses the appropriate charge and collects the money.
• Assist with directing the landfill users as to where to dump items and assists them with off-loading or mulch loading.
• Assist with maintaining the closed landfill by cutting grass, brush and weed eating.
• Performs other labor work as needed such as:
  • Picking up trash/refuse
  • Maintaining street lines and signs, closing roads to protect coworkers engaged in hazardous situations
  • Pouring concrete to create pieces such as curb gutters, sidewalks, etc.
  • Clearing sidewalks, ditches or cutting grass
• Assists other crews as needed.
• May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

• Ability to read, write and understand oral/written instructions in English and minimal experience required (less than 6 months). High school diploma preferred.

• 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 Virginia commercial driver’s license within six months of hire.
• Obtain VDOT Flagger certification within six months of hire.

• Knowledge of hand and power equipment used in assigned unit.

• Skill in operating equipment assigned to each unit.

• Ability to do medium to heavy manual work outdoors for long periods of time.

• Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, traffic conditions, extreme noise, odors, heights or depths, dust and/or to potentially dangerous materials.

• Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.
• Typical weight handled: up to 75lbs.

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.

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