Maintenance Technician III - Vactor Operator

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

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Vactor Operator in the Stormwater Division of Public Works. In this role, you'll perform skilled work operating heavy motorized equipment involved in stormwater maintenance. Your work may include repairs and renovations to the stormwater conveyance system, including pipes, manholes, and inlets. You'll operate a combination sewer cleaner vehicle, dump truck, and other assigned equipment, along with the hand tools needed to get the job done. You may also assist with CCTV inspections and pipe repair operations along the way. Safety will always be part of the job — you'll follow all safety regulations related to your work area and equipment use. Because stormwater needs don't always follow a standard schedule, you should expect some standby work, including occasional nights, holidays, and weekends. You'll also operate heavy and light equipment during snow removal efforts, and help out during special events and emergency situations, which may include some nights and weekends as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One to three years related experience and/or training in storm drain work, street maintenance, dump truck operation, and heavy manual labor — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with an N (Tanker) endorsement is required, or the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
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.
Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

May supervise crew in absence of supervisor.
May require Pesticide Registered Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

Operates Vactor, CCTV van, pole camera, street sweeper, excavator, backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer, dump truck, and other medium to heavy equipment.
Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
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 and herbicide application.
Performs tasks such as asphalt and/or concrete placement and leveling.
Operates all equipment, both light and heavy in snow removal.
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.
Performs major and minor cleaning work on storm drain systems.
May supervise crew in absence of supervisor.
May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties.