Public Works Maintenance Specialist; Streets

Performs skilled trades work on a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, rights‑of‑ways, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under close supervision.

• Perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks in maintaining and repairing streets, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
• Remove damaged section of pavement; fill holes with patching materials and tamp or roll patches.
• Construct, maintain, and repair manholes, catch basins, curbs, retaining walls, and drainage lines; build and set forms and finish concrete; patch new and old concrete work.
• Clear roadsides of snow, litter, overgrown grass, and brush; perform ditch cleaning and grading to ensure proper drainage.
• Mow grass, edge sidewalks and curbs, weed eat, trim trees and shrubs; spray pesticides; spread fertilizer; perform related landscaping duties in the maintenance of City grounds.
• Set up for various events; set up tents, tables, and chairs; put up and remove decorations; clean up and restore area after events; assist with office moves.
• Pick up refuse, trash, limbs, leaves, etc., and transport to appropriate facilities.
• Operate dump trucks, mowers, backh o, front end loader, chainsaw, jackhammer, asphalt roller, weed eater, stump grinder, etc. in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public facilities.
• Assist other crews as needed.
• May be required to work outside normal work hours in on‑call and emergency situations.

• High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in general construction, maintenance, and/or grounds keeping work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• May require possession of or ability to obtain specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment.
• Obtain commercial driver’s license within six months of hire.
• Obtain VDOT Flagger certification within six months of hire.

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of equipment used in area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• Knowledge of streets drainage, buildings, grounds, utilities, landscape areas and related construction, maintenance and repair procedures.

• Skill in the operation of equipment to which assigned.
• Effective communication skills.

• Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Detect signs of mechanical failure of equipment.
• Perform manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

• Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, traffic conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, odors, heights, dust and to hazardous materials.

• Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, repetitive motions, depth perception.
• Typical lifting, typical weight handled: up to 50lbs

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.