Crew Member: Street Maintenance
About The Position
This is an essential position that offers an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents and businesses of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and is committed to the City’s Core Values. The role involves supporting waste management operations and may include concrete and surface maintenance, landscaping support, site preparation and cleanup, paving and asphalt work, and tree crew operations. Progression through the career ladder is based on demonstrated skills, successful performance, required training and certifications, operational needs, and available funding.
Requirements
- Educational background equivalent to a high school diploma.
- A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license.
- Must possess, or have the ability to obtain VDOT-approved Basic Work Zone Traffic Control certification within one (1) year of hire.
- Must complete and maintain OSHA-required training and certifications applicable to the position, including all assigned training within thirty (30) days of employment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience and/or training involving manual labor or successful progression from Crew Member I; or equivalent education, and/or experience.
- Must meet and maintain all minimum qualifications, licenses, certifications, and training requirements established for the preceding position within the Crew Member career ladder.
- Must possess a VDOT-approved Basic Work Zone Traffic Control certification.
- Must complete and maintain OSHA-required training and certifications applicable to the position, including all assigned training within thirty (30) days in position.
- A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the repair and maintenance of concrete structures, including sidewalks and curbs.
- Prepare and manage sites for effective concrete pouring and finishing.
- Participate in grading and leveling tasks to ensure smooth, even surfaces.
- Collaborate with tree crews to remove brush.
- Support planting efforts to enhance green spaces with new vegetation.
- Assist in trimming and maintaining trees to promote healthy growth and improve aesthetics, ensuring clear and safe environments.
- Contribute to the preparation and cleanup of worksites, ensuring they are ready for construction and landscaping activities.
- Maintain site tidiness and safety standards post-project.
- Repair sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
- Assist with repairs to roads, service cuts, utility services, curbs, gutters, and pothole repair.
- Perform tree trimming, pruning, removal, and planting, while operating equipment such as chain saws, pole saws, pruners, chippers, and stump grinders.
- Manage tasks like roping down limbs, lifting, and stacking wood and mulch.
- Drive a dump truck to transport equipment to job sites and the landfill.
Benefits
- medical coverage
- vision coverage
- dental coverage
- paid leave
- paid training
- participation in the Virginia Retirement System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
