The City of Roanoke is seeking crew members to work on the Streets crew in the Transportation division of Public Works. This role performs skilled work operating heavy motorized equipment in support of roadway maintenance, repair, and construction activities. Operates equipment such as asphalt distributors, dump trucks, backhoes, heavy front end loaders, motor graders, and a variety of hand and power tools to complete assigned projects.
Performs maintenance and repairs to streets, alleys, road shoulders, medians, curbs, and sidewalks. Conducts routine equipment inspections, services equipment, and performs minor repairs and adjustments to ensure safe and efficient operation.
May work independently or lead a street maintenance crew in the absence of the supervisor, coordinating daily work assignments and ensuring projects are completed safely and efficiently.
Operates heavy and light equipment during snow and ice removal operations and responds to emergency situations as needed, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and other nontraditional work hours.
Maintains accurate documentation, including daily logs, equipment checklists, and pre trip inspection reports. Performs other related duties and supports division operations as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate and two to three years of related experience in roadway maintenance, heavy equipment operation, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or obtain one within twelve (12) months of employment. A Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement may also be required within twelve (12) months of employment.
SUMMARY
Performs skilled work in the maintenance of facilities and/or equipment and in the operation of motorized equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following depending on the area of assignment. Other duties may be assigned.
Operates street sweeper, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other medium to heavy equipment
Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding
Operates cranes, large motor grader in leveling ground surfaces, street and construction repairs
Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of a closed-circuit television unit designed for stormwater infrastructure inspections.
Gather and report work site information from inspections
Performs tasks such as pesticide application and asphalt leveling
Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
Operates all equipment, both light and heavy in snow removal
Paints walls and materials from surface preparation to application and finishing
Performs minor repair of buildings, doors, windows and floors, locks, cabinets, and similar items
Uses and maintains spray painting and lawn care equipment for maintaining athletic fields
When not operating equipment, performs general laboring tasks such collecting and removing trash and debris from city properties
Assists with event support, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as needed
May be responsible for fabrication, maintenance, and installation of traffic control, pavement markings and barricade signage according to City guidelines and uniformity.
May require some experience and knowledge of computer graphic software and equipment used for fabrication and installation of signs and markings.
May supervise crew in absence of supervisor
May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties
Sign Shop
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Performs preventive maintenance on signal-related equipment, as well as cleaning, adjusting, and testing equipment.
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Installs and repairs traffic signals, controllers, Opticom and signal video detections, school zone flashers, and all of the City-owned street lights and other electrical and electronic equipment
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Assists with the installation of messenger cable, hangs overhead lights and other devices
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Installs and repairs various vehicle detectors
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Replaces electronic components
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Designs and makes various test equipment used in debugging systems
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Installs and maintains aerial and underground traffic signals and communication cables
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Maintains standby status on rotation, makes emergency repairs to equipment after-hours
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Keeps records of work and makes reports
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Recommends and/or makes modifications to electronic and other signal and communication equipment under direct supervision
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Installs and maintains automated traffic signal control equipment and systems
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Maintains and repairs school zone flasher systems
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Maintains and repairs all City-owned street and bridge lights
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Locates underground utility/ signal wires per UA 811 code
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Participates in the City of Roanoke snow removal operations and installation of Christmas decorations
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Any other task above and beyond as deemed necessary by the Supervisor
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May supervise a small crew. May supervise crew in the absence of Maintenance Technician III or Maintenance Technician IV.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sign Shop
- A High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required, and technical training in electrical and electronics is preferred.
- Ability to understand electrical circuits and have basic electrical knowledge. Prior Traffic Signal Operation knowledge is preferred but not required.
- A valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
- Must have a CDL Class B or obtain within six months of employment.
- Must possess or obtain IMSA Traffic Signal Level I certification within two years of employment.
- Ability to perform repairs, installation, etc., from bucket truck at heights of up to 40 ft. is required
- The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
- Ability to meet consistent attendance.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face and work as a team
- Skill to use a personal computer and various software packages
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training in the trades area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or a valid appropriate Class A, B or C commercial driver's license with specific endorsements depending on departmental requirements. May require Pesticide Registered Technician Certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
