REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
General Maintenance – Knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in general clean-up
of and maintenance of street appearance.
Equipment Operation – Knowledge of the proper procedures for operating, inspecting and
maintaining assigned equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing the
operation of equipment.
Safety - Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to
equipment operation, hazardous materials, traffic patterns and conditions, and other work related
precautions to include basic first aid.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service – Develops and maintains cooperative and
professional relationships with employees, representatives from other departments and
organizations, and the public.
Judgment/Decision Making –Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate
situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
Time Management – Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the
completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
Communication – Ability to communicate ideas effectively. Ability to listen and understand
directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of
customer service issues with tact and diplomacy in a confidential manner.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have completed a session of the City’s Summer Training and Enrichment Program (STEP), or
similar vocational training program recognized by the City of Newport News.
Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Must successfully complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident
Command System Certifications.
This job is considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during and following natural
disasters and emergency situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work.
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work.
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