Maintenance Technician I - Streets

City of Roanoke, Virginia•City of Roanoke Public Works - 1802 Courtland Road NE Roanoke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
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.
Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or obtain one within twelve (12) months of employment.
Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement may also be required within twelve (12) months of employment.
Ability to understand electrical circuits and have basic electrical knowledge.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior Traffic Signal Operation knowledge is preferred but not required.
technical training in electrical and electronics is preferred.

Responsibilities

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
Performs preventive maintenance on signal-related equipment, as well as cleaning, adjusting, and testing equipment.
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
Assists with the installation of messenger cable, hangs overhead lights and other devices
Installs and repairs various vehicle detectors
Replaces electronic components
Designs and makes various test equipment used in debugging systems
Installs and maintains aerial and underground traffic signals and communication cables
Maintains standby status on rotation, makes emergency repairs to equipment after-hours
Keeps records of work and makes reports
Recommends and/or makes modifications to electronic and other signal and communication equipment under direct supervision
Installs and maintains automated traffic signal control equipment and systems
Maintains and repairs school zone flasher systems
Maintains and repairs all City-owned street and bridge lights
Locates underground utility/ signal wires per UA 811 code
Participates in the City of Roanoke snow removal operations and installation of Christmas decorations
Any other task above and beyond as deemed necessary by the Supervisor