Posting number: 03204
Department: Public Works
Division: Trans-Streets & Traffic
Job classification: Maintenance Worker III - Seasonal
Posting type: Open
Categories: Transportation, Grounds & Landscaping
The City of Roanoke is seeking seasonal Maintenance Worker III -Street Maintenance in the Transportation department. This position performs semi-skilled work and manual tasks such as shoveling, raking and sweeping involved with street maintenance. Equipment used may include dump truck, heavy and light equipment and various hand tools. Makes repairs to streets, alleys, road shoulders, medians, curbs and sidewalks. Maintain accurate log sheets, checklists and pre-trip sheets. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training in street maintenance, driving/operating a dump truck and the performance of heavy manual labor; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires possession of a valid Virginia Driver's License. Class B Commercial Driver's License is a plus. Basic Work Zone Traffic Control and or Flagger certification is a plus. Position is available from April to November and regular hours are from 7:00 am-3:30 pm-Mon.-Fri.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is a non-exempt position.
Performs routine landscape maintenance tasks within the City of Roanoke's right of ways. Operates a variety of mowing equipment including edgers, string trimmers, blowers and other small power equipment but also must be able to operate a farm tractor with bush-hog.
Landscape - Performs routine landscape maintenance tasks within the City of Roanoke's right of ways. Operates a variety of mowing equipment including edgers, string trimmers, blowers and other small power equipment but also must be able to operate a farm tractor with bush-hog.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in landscape maintenance and performance of heavy manual work is desirable; or equivalent combination of education and experience
A Virginia Driver's License is required.
Roanoke is a mountain city and hub for innovation offering a hundred miles of paved and natural surface trails trails, parks within walking distance, a vibrant downtown, and friendly neighborhoods with character.
Earning the All America City award for the seventh time in 2017, the City of Roanoke continuously strives to deliver excellent customer service.
