Public Works Maintenance Worker; Streets​/Equipment Operator - Streets

Unleash your potential with the City of Manassas! This program offers a career ladder that invests in the success of the incumbent, leading to professional growth in a stable and rewarding career. It is a perfect opportunity for an individual who enjoys working outside with a variety of projects and tasks. If you are a driven and safety‑oriented individual with keen attention to detail, apply today!

• A team player with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Experience in construction, maintenance, or related fields.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and light‑to‑medium equipment.
• Reliable and safety‑conscious, with a commitment to serving the community.

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits.
• Opportunities for training, career growth, and skill development.
• Work that makes a real impact in the City of Manassas.

* This is a full‑time, benefited position that offers Virginia Retirement System benefits, 13 paid holidays, generous annual and sick leave, health insurance, employee assistance program, deferred compensation, access to the Prince William County Employees Credit Union, tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.

• Perform construction, repair, and maintenance, including concrete and asphalt work, of city streets, sidewalks, curbs, and drainage systems.
• Patch holes, compact road surfaces, maintain drainage systems, install/repair/cut pipe, construct/repair ditches, clear drainage obstructions, break up pipes and concrete, mix cement, install fences.
• Excavate and grade sites, dig holes/trenches and shovel/spread/level materials (dirt, sand, gravel, base, concrete, asphalt, etc.).
• Operate a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles for road maintenance and repair tasks.
• Assist with traffic control, marker, cone, and signage installation, and roadway safety measures.
• Respond to emergency situations such as storm clean‑up and hazardous roadway conditions.
• Work as part of a team to keep the city running smoothly and looking great.

• Operate various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, upkeep, installation, and construction of city grounds, property, utilities, rights‑of‑way, and other infrastructure.
• Drive vehicles over public roads, work sites, rights‑of‑way, parks, public works facilities, and other city property; maneuver in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obey all traffic laws and safety guidelines.
• Drive single, tandem, and tri‑axle dump trucks or brush trucks to transport and haul materials between original and final destinations for use in maintenance and construction projects.
• Perform manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, and repair projects, including repairing roads/asphalt, compacting road surfaces, installing/repairing pipe, constructing/repairing ditches, repairing/replacing drainage culverts, repairing potholes, constructing sidewalks, cutting pipes, installing fences and irrigation systems, mowing right‑of‑ways, cutting trees and brush, groundskeeping, maintaining athletic fields, assembling playground equipment, digging holes or trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, flagging traffic, and picking up debris/litter.
• Assist with traffic control at road construction sites by setting up road signs, flagging, and directing traffic, and assisting other equipment operators in maneuvering equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of training and/or experience in the operation of equipment used in roadway repair, maintenance, and installation.
• Previous experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required for the Equipment Operator I and must be obtained within six months of hire for the Public Works Maintenance Worker (Streets).
• Must be prepared to work in emergency situations such as snow removal, storms, etc.
• Must undergo a post‑offer, pre‑employment criminal background check, driving record check, education/employer verification, along with a physical and drug screen.