What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Maintenance Specialist position at City of Hopewell?
Performs skilled trades work on a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, Right-of-ways, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under close supervision.
- Performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks in maintaining and repairing streets, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
- 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.
- Mows grass, edges sidewalks and curbs, weed eats, trims trees and shrubs; sprays pesticides; spreads fertilizer, performs related landscaping duties in the maintenance of City grounds.
- Sets up for various events; sets up tents, tables and chairs; puts up and removes decorations; cleans up and restores area after events; assists with office moves.
- Picks up refuse, trash, limbs, leaves, etc., and transports to appropriate facilities.
- Operates dump trucks, mowers, back hoe, front end loader, chainsaw, jackhammer, asphalt roller, weed eater, stump grinder, etc. in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public facilities.
- Assists other crews as needed.
- May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.
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 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:
- 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
Skills:
- Skill in the operation of equipment to which assigned
- Effective communication skills
Abilities:
- 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
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
Salary : $30,781 - $35,770
