Street Maint Tech I

Street Maintenance Team Member

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. For more information about working for the City and the competitive benefits offered . The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential duties include the following:

• 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.

Additional duties may include:

• 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.

Minimum education and experience required:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Street Maintenance Experience Preferred

Additional requirements:

• 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.

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
• Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans.

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures.