Utility Maintenance Worker (Martinsville, VA)

JOB TITLE: Utility Maintenance Worker
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
REPORTS TO: Crew Supervisor
MINIMUM RATE OF PAY: $33,627
CLASSIFICATION: Grade 8
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction and/or maintenance of a variety utility projects including concrete work, water/sewer facility work, streets and drainage work, asphalt work, right of way and grounds maintenance, street signs, traffic signals, etc.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment engaged in municipal maintenance, repair, and construction activities which may include a motor grader, front end loader, roller, track type equipment, tractor, backhoe, dump truck, jet truck, street sweeper, and refuse collection equipment.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF WORK

• High school (or the equivalent) preferred.
• Experience and working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in maintenance, repair, and construction work.
• Experience in the operation and servicing of heavy road or related equipment related to utility or street systems; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
• Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles including the adaptations and specialized uses to which equipment can be put in meeting emergency or other unusual conditions.
• Knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in construction and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in use of tools and equipment operation including traffic, confined space, and personal protective equipment.
• Working knowledge of carpentry, masonry, and concrete hand and power tools.
• Skill in operation of hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to observe proper safety precautions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying or unfavorable conditions.
• Ability to work from construction specifications or blueprints.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Motorized vehicles and equipment, including skid-steer loader, rubber-tire loaders, motor grader, dump trucks, flusher truck, and similar motorized construction equipment. Must also be able to use a variety of small hand and power tools such as skill saw, chain saw, concrete saw, concrete floats and finishing tools, jackhammer, tamp, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, manipulate, control, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The employee may be required to work at night in emergency situations, in snow, ice, sleet, heavy rains, or windy conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s license. CDL with tanker endorsement preferred, or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Department: Public Works
This is a full time position

Salary : $33,627