Maintenance Technician III - Stormwater Construction

The City of Roanoke is seeking an operator to serve on the Construction crew of Stormwater division. Stormwater is a division of the Department of Public Works. This position primarily operates various heavy construction equipment, including but not limited to: excavator, dump truck, including automatic and manual transmission, backhoe, heavy front-end loader and/or skid steer in leveling ground surfaces and street/construction repair.

Selected individual must possess a working knowledge of routine maintenance requirements of assigned equipment including cleaning, servicing, and replacing parts as well as trouble shooting equipment failures. Work may include repairs and renovations to stormwater conveyance system including pipes, manholes, and inlets. Must operate and assist in the use of associated hand tools needed to complete assigned tasks. Selected individual may also be assigned work requiring limited supervisory skills associated with oversight of daily activities.

Responsibilities include assisting supervisor with administrative tasks including, but not limited to cost accounting, payroll tracking, maps and website data updates. In the absence of the supervisor / crew lead, individual must be able to continue scheduled work with little to no supervision. Individual may assist with CCTV inspections and pipe cleaning operations. Follows safety regulations related to work area and equipment use.

This position also requires coordination with other department technical and operational staff. Logging and reporting of daily work progress will be required. The position requires emergency standby work related to snow removal operation within the City, special events and emergency task. Standby work will include working some nights, holidays and weekends as needed.
Possession of a Virginia, Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months of hiring date.Completion of other tasks and jobs supporting the division may be assigned.

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.

may include the following depending on the area of assignment. Other duties may be assigned.

Operates, excavator, backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer, dump truck, and other medium to heavy equipment.

Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.

Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding.

Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of a closed-circuit television unit designed for stormwater infrastructure inspections.

Gather and report work site information from inspections.

Performs tasks such as pesticide and herbicide application.

Performs tasks such as asphalt and/or concrete placement and leveling.

Operates all equipment, both light and heavy in snow removal

When not operating equipment, performs general laboring tasks such collecting and removing trash and debris from City properties.

Assists with event support, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as needed

May be responsible for fabrication, maintenance, and installation of traffic control, pavement markings and barricade signage according to City guidelines and uniformity.

Performs major and minor cleaning work on storm drain systems

May supervise crew in absence of supervisor

May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties

May supervise crew in the absence Maintenance Technician IV.

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…