Senior Public Works Maintenance Specialist

Description

Performs intermediate skilled trades work on a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, Right-of-Ways, buildings and related facilities, grounds, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under moderate supervision.

Examples of Duties

• Operates dump trucks, backhoe, front-end loader, chainsaw, jackhammer, asphalt roller, weed eater, stump grinder, etc. in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public Right-of ways.
• Performs a variety of skilled tasks in maintaining and repairing streets, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; spreads asphalt and patches holes in street surfaces; digs trenches and ditches.
• 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; maintains gravel alleyways.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance to assigned equipment.
• Mows grass, edges sidewalks and curbs, weed eats, trims trees
• Sets up for various events; sets up tents, tables and chairs; puts up and removes decorations and barricades; cleans up and restores area after events; assists with office moves.
• Picks up refuse, trash, limbs, leaves, etc., and transports to appropriate facilities.
• Maintains a variety of records and reports on activities; logs daily reports.
• 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 a Commercial Driver’s License, Class B, valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• May require possession of or ability to obtain specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment.
• Obtain CPR, AED, and VDOT Flagger certifications within six months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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 Street repair, Right-of-Way maintenance, drainage, utilities, and related construction, maintenance and repair procedures
• Skill in the operation of equipment to which assigned
• Effective communication skills
• Skilled in effective problem solving
• Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Detect signs of mechanical failure of equipment
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to 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.

• 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