Public Works Maintenance Specialist

Description

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.

Examples of Duties

• 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.

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 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

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