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Senior Public Works Maintenance Specialist Asphalt

Location: US - Virginia - Hopewell

Category:

Posted: June 28, 2024

Salary: $34,585.01 - $40,191.43 Annually

Location : City of Hopewell, VA

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Number: PW022224-2

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 02/22/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Performs intermediate skilled trades work on a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, water and sewer lines, buildings and related facilities, grounds, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under moderate supervision.
Examples of Duties

Operates dump trucks, back hoe, front end loader, chainsaw, jackhammer, asphalt roller, weed eater, stump grinder, etc. in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public facilities.
Performs a variety of skilled tasks in maintaining and repairing streets, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; spreads asphalt and patches holes in street surfaces; digs trenches and ditches.
Removes damaged section of pavement; fills holes with patching materials and tamps or rolls patches.
Constructs, maintains, and repairs manholes, catch basins, curbs, retaining walls, and drainage lines; builds and sets forms and finishes concrete; patches new and old concrete work.
Clears roadsides of snow, litter, overgrown grass, and brush; performs ditch cleaning and grading to ensure proper drainage; maintains gravel alleyways.
Performs minor repairs and maintenance to assigned equipment.
Mows grass, edges sidewalks and curbs, weed eats, trims trees.
Sets up for various events; sets up tents, tables and chairs; puts up and removes decorations and barricades; cleans up and restores area after events; assists with office moves.
Picks up refuse, trash, limbs, leaves, etc., and transports to appropriate facilities.
Maintains a variety of records and reports on activities; logs daily reports.
May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

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

Licenses and/or Certifications:

Possession of a Commercial Driver's License, Class B, valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
May require possession of or ability to obtain specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment.
Obtain CPR, AED, and VDOT Flagger certifications within six months of hire.

Knowledge:

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 Street repair, Right-of-Way maintenance, drainage, utilities, and related construction, maintenance and repair procedures.

Skills:

Skill in the operation of equipment to which assigned
Effective communication skills
Skilled in problem solving

Abilities:

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

Supplemental Information

Work Environment:

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

Essential Physical Activities:

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

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