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. This is the 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 of dynamic individuals await you!

• 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.

• 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.
• Several exciting work perks.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.

Public Works Maintenance Worker (Streets): $20.98 per hour.
Equipment Operator I: $23.13 - $31.81 per hour, DOQ.

Perform essential construction and maintenance work to keep our streets, utilities, and public facilities in top condition. From repairing roadways and sidewalks to assisting with utility projects, you'll be making a real impact every day.

• 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, and install fences.
• Excavate and grade sites, dig holes/trenches, and shovel/spread/level materials (dirt, sand, gravel, 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.

Responsible for operating light and medium-sized equipment and performing manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, roads, and related infrastructure. Duties include driving vehicles over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, and other City property while obeying all traffic laws and safety guidelines.

• 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 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, which may include repairing roads/asphalt, compacting road surfaces, installing/repairing pipe, constructing/repairing ditches, repairing/replacing drainage culverts, repairing potholes, constructing sidewalks, cutting pipes, installing fences, installing/repairing 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.
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license;
  Public Works Maintenance Worker (Streets) candidate must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsement(s) within six months of hire.
• Experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure is preferred for the Public Works Maintenance Worker (Streets).
• Ability to work in emergency situations such as snow removal, storms, etc.
• Required to undergo a post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check, driving record check, education/employer verification, physical, and drug screen.

This position is open until filled and may close at any time.