Maintenance Technician II: Streetsweeper - Night Shift
Roanoke, Virginia
Employer: Transforce
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Streetsweeper for the night shift to serve in the Stormwater division of the Department of Public Works. This position primarily involves operating a street sweeper and/or dump truck, including vehicles with both automatic and manual transmissions, during night operation hours from Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The role requires servicing the equipment, making minor repairs and adjustments as necessary, and maintaining accurate log sheets, checklists, and pre-trip sheets.
A Class B CDL is required for this position. Additionally, candidates must be able to obtain a tanker (N) endorsement within three months of hire. The work schedule includes nights, holidays, and weekends.
Duties also involve operating both heavy and light equipment for snow removal, assisting with special events, and handling other emergency tasks as needed, which may also require night and weekend work.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required, along with one to three years of related experience and/or training in the assigned trades area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Examples of Duties
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 area of assignment. Other duties may be assigned.
Operates tractor trailer or other heavy construction equipment
Operates street sweeper, excavator, bulldozer, backhoe, heavy front-end loader, crane and chipper, large motor grader in leveling ground surfaces and street/construction repair
Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments on equipment
When not operating heavy equipment, operates lighter equipment or trains other operators
Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removal
Operates truck, including automatic and manual transmission
Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures that truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment
May perform inspection of playgrounds and associated equipment
Maintains accurate log sheets, checklists and pre-trip sheets
Performs major and minor cleaning work on storm drain systems
Repairs catch basin boxes with concrete and brick and/or blocks
Performs work in the resurfacing of concrete walkways (floor polishing) in city buildings.
Performs some major and all minor motor repairs and replacement work such as: cleaning and replacing spark plugs, installing radiator hose, and packing water pumps; refacing valves and seats, grinding, assembling, and adjusting them; installing rings and bearings and making proper adjustments; and overhauling/repairing carburetors and clutches, brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies, hydraulic system components including pumps and cylinders; and tuning motors
Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding
Assists with special events, 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
Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to insure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law.
Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices.
Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment.
Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards.
Safety first. Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements.
Follows established safety procedures.
May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties
Maintenance Tech II (Sign Shop)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
May supervise crew in the absence of Maintenance Technician III or Maintenance Technician IV.
Typical Qualifications
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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training in trades area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental Information
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 an appropriate class A, B or C commercial driver's license with Hazardous Material and tank endorsement. May require Playground Inspection Certification to be acquired after hire. May require journey-level licensure in an area of skilled trades.
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 75 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.
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Streetsweeper for the night shift to serve in the Stormwater division of the Department of Public Works. This position primarily involves operating a street sweeper and/or dump truck, including vehicles with both automatic and manual transmissions, during night operation hours from Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The role requires servicing the equipment, making minor repairs and adjustments as necessary, and maintaining accurate log sheets, checklists, and pre-trip sheets.
A Class B CDL is required for this position. Additionally, candidates must be able to obtain a tanker (N) endorsement within three months of hire. The work schedule includes nights, holidays, and weekends.
Duties also involve operating both heavy and light equipment for snow removal, assisting with special events, and handling other emergency tasks as needed, which may also require night and weekend work.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required, along with one to three years of related experience and/or training in the assigned trades area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Examples of Duties
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 area of assignment. Other duties may be assigned.
Operates tractor trailer or other heavy construction equipment
Operates street sweeper, excavator, bulldozer, backhoe, heavy front-end loader, crane and chipper, large motor grader in leveling ground surfaces and street/construction repair
Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments on equipment
When not operating heavy equipment, operates lighter equipment or trains other operators
Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removal
Operates truck, including automatic and manual transmission
Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures that truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment
May perform inspection of playgrounds and associated equipment
Maintains accurate log sheets, checklists and pre-trip sheets
Performs major and minor cleaning work on storm drain systems
Repairs catch basin boxes with concrete and brick and/or blocks
Performs work in the resurfacing of concrete walkways (floor polishing) in city buildings.
Performs some major and all minor motor repairs and replacement work such as: cleaning and replacing spark plugs, installing radiator hose, and packing water pumps; refacing valves and seats, grinding, assembling, and adjusting them; installing rings and bearings and making proper adjustments; and overhauling/repairing carburetors and clutches, brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies, hydraulic system components including pumps and cylinders; and tuning motors
Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding
Assists with special events, 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
Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to insure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law.
Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices.
Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment.
Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards.
Safety first. Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements.
Follows established safety procedures.
May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties
Maintenance Tech II (Sign Shop)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Discuss job requirements and receive detailed instructions from the supervisor
- Inspects sign and marking installations in progress to ensure conformance with current MUTCD standards
- Requisitions of necessary equipment and materials in daily operation
- Maintains accurate shop daily operation log sheets and checklists using the VueWorks system
- Sets up work zones as needed to ensure according to the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual
- Installs and repairs traffic signs and pavement markings throughout the City
- Assists crew with laying down hot applied thermoplastic
- Installs, repairs, and maintains street painting such as double yellow and skips
- Assists the sign fabricator with making signs
- Sets up work zones as needed according to the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual
- Assists the shop supervisor during emergency events and works with police, fire/EMS, and other governmental functions
- Participates in the City of Roanoke snow removal operations
- Any other task above and beyond as deemed necessary by the Sign Shop Supervisor
May supervise crew in the absence of Maintenance Technician III or Maintenance Technician IV.
Typical Qualifications
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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training in trades area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental Information
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 an appropriate class A, B or C commercial driver's license with Hazardous Material and tank endorsement. May require Playground Inspection Certification to be acquired after hire. May require journey-level licensure in an area of skilled trades.
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 75 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.
Created: 2024-09-10
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Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Roanoke
ZIP: 24014