What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Specialist II - Asphalt Crew position at Town of Blacksburg, VA?

Salary : $39,416.00 - $41,008.00 Annually

Location : Blacksburg, VA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : MS II Asphalt 022825 FT

Department : Public Works

Division : Public Works Field Operations- Street Administration

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

General Definition of Work

This position will perform basic skills using a variety of heavy construction equipment for tasks related to asphalt paving and general street maintenance. This position will assists with snow removal operations and seasonal collection services.

Shift :

Spring Shift : (April 1st - September 1st) Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday, 6 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm

Fall Shift : (September 2nd - March 31st) Monday - Friday, 7 : 30 am - 4 : 00 pm

The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M / F / D / V

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions May Include :

Heavy Equipment operation
General labor using hand tools and small equipment
Concrete construction and finishing
Asphalt paving and repairs
Storm / sewer drain installation and maintenance
Carpentry
Welding and metal fabrication
Dump truck and snow play operation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skilled in the operation of heavy equipment and have knowledge of standard construction practices and principles

Ability to place and finish concrete

Thorough knowledge of VDOT work zone requirements and the ability to safely work in and around the roadway

Skill in the use of various hand tools and construction equipment

Ability to operate a dump truck with snow plow during snow removal operations

Education and Experience

A High School Diploma or GED certification is required, as well as a minimum of four year's related construction experience

Special Requirements

A valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License - Class B and an excellent driving record are required

Physical Requirements

Qualified applicants must possess each of the following :

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly

Ability to work in a crouched position for extended periods of time

Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions

Ability to effectively communicate with the public and other employees

This work requires :

Regular exertion of up to 50 pounds of force

Frequent exertion of up to 100 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force

Regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions

Frequently requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling

Occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing and tasting or smelling

Work has standard vision requirements

Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word

Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels

Work requires visual inspection involving small defects and / or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities

Work regularly requires exposure to wet humid conditions (non-weather) and exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to vibration

Occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens

May be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment

Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic)

The Town of Blacksburg offers a wide range of benefits.

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