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