Maintenance Technician II - Streetsweeper

Street Sweeper

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Street Sweeper to serve on the Stormwater Division of Public Works. As a Street Sweeper with the City of Roanoke's Stormwater Division, you'll play a hands-on role in keeping the city's streets clean, safe, and well-maintained — starting bright and early each morning. Your shift begins with operating a street sweeper and/or dump truck during the early morning hours, when the streets are quiet and ready for a thorough clean.

As the day progresses, you'll shift into a more hands-on phase, working alongside the street sweeper crews or joining the CBD (Central Business District)/Village Center crew. This part of the job involves semi-skilled and manual work — shoveling, raking, clearing trash and debris, and sweeping — all in support of street maintenance, with a focus on the downtown area.

You'll work Monday through Friday, from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., giving you a full day's work while beating the midday heat and traffic.

Beyond sweeping and cleanup, you may also find yourself behind the controls of a backhoe, heavy front-end loader, or skid steer, helping to level ground surfaces and support street or construction repairs. You'll be responsible for keeping your equipment in good working order too — performing minor repairs and adjustments as needed, and keeping accurate log sheets, checklists, and pre-trip inspection reports.

This role does require a Class B CDL. If you don't already hold a tanker (N) endorsement, you'll need to obtain one within your first 12 months on the job.

Because street conditions and city needs don't always follow a 9-to-5 schedule, you should expect some standby work — including occasional nights, holidays, and weekends. You'll also be called on to operate heavy and light equipment during snow removal, and to lend a hand during special events or emergency situations, which may include additional night and weekend work. From time to time, you may also be asked to take on other tasks as directed by your supervisor.

To be considered for this position, you'll need a high school diploma or GED, along with one to three years of related experience and/or training in a relevant trade area — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment.

By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community. This is a non-exempt position.