Street Maint Tech I

The Streets Division of the Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates who enjoy working outdoors in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the Street Maintenance Team. Primary duties include asphalt maintenance, leaf collection, snow removal & emergency response. Construction experience preferred.

This position is full-time and offers a competitive benefit package (including medical, dental, life insurance, etc.), paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, but compensation will be negotiated based on possession of a Commercial Driver's License and relevant street maintenance experience.

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Provide direct or indirect service to the citizens.

• Operates various equipment, motorized and non motorized such as dump truck, loader, forklift, asphalt roller, tar distributor; air compressors, plate tamper and jack hammer while performing routine repair, maintenance and construction on city streets
• Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, tools, equipment and other materials;
• Performs basic repair and preventive maintenance on equipment;
• Manually spreads asphalt, gravel and other materials;
• Performs leaf collection operating a variety of equipment;
• Cleans curbs, gutters and ditches;
• Assists in work zone traffic control set up;
• Directs traffic at construction sites as a certified flagger;
• Performs litter collection;
• Works in snow removal operation as assigned;
• Uses blue prints, maps & manuals to perform work; interprets written & oral instructions;
• Completes necessary documentation such as work orders & logs;
• Performs routine calculations relative to street maintenance;
• Follows all safety precautions;
• Participates in training;
• Communicates effectively and courteously with customers, peers and others;
• Actively participates in team activities such as problem solving & planning;
• Works various schedules as assigned;
• Performs other duties as necessary.

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

• Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and an acceptable driving record based on City criteria
• Must hold a valid license for at least 3 years
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License Learner's permit in 45 days of employment;
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of employment;
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 6 months
• Ability to obtain a Flagging Certificate;
• Relevant background checks including criminal background checks must be completed and approved;
• Pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening.