This position will perform skilled labor for various transportation-related projects consisting of tasks related to street maintenance, concrete construction, snow removal operations, and seasonal collection services.
Shift:
Spring:
April 1st - August 31st: Monday - Thursday, 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fall:
September 1st - March 31st: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
The set starting range for this position is $41,209.00 - $42,874.00 annually.
The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V
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:
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Heavy Equipment operation
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General labor using hand tools and small equipment
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Concrete construction and finishing
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Asphalt paving and repairs
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Storm/sewer drain installation and maintenance
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Carpentry
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Welding and metal fabrication
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Dump truck and snow play operation
- Ability to place and finish concrete
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Thorough knowledge of VDOT work zone requirements
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Ability to safely work in and around the roadway
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Skill in the use various hand tools and construction equipment
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Ability to complete basic carpentry tasks
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Operates a dump truck with snow plow during snow removal operations
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Skilled in the operation of heavy equipment
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General knowledge of street maintenance and construction practices
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
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A valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License – Class B and an excellent driving record are required
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A pre-employment drug screening is required for this position and the CDL drug testing guidelines will be followed during the employment period
Qualified applicants must possess each of the following:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly
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Ability to work in a crouched position for extended periods of time
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Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions
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Ability to effectively communicate with the public and other employees
This work requires:
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Regular exertion of up to 50 pounds of force
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Frequent exertion of up to 100 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force
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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
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Frequently requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
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Occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing and tasting or smelling
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Work has standard vision requirements
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Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
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Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
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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
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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
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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
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May be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment
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Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic)
