Maintenance Worker III - Fleet

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

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Roanoke's Fleet Division is seeking a highly motivated, hard worker to service and maintain automotive and light/heavy construction equipment and to operate automotive equipment such as wreckers, tankers, and field service units. The successful applicant will grease and lubricate a variety of motorized equipment including automobiles and light/heavy construction equipment; change oil, service batteries; change and repair tires; and wash and polish motor equipment. Excellent opportunities to expand knowledge and skills. This is a non-exempt position.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Some related experience and/or training in servicing automotive/construction equipment, repair/mounting of tires and operation of wrecker units; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires CDL with appropriate endorsements within 6 months of employment.
Attainment of ASE certification required within 2.5 years 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.
Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of a valid appropriate class A, B, or C commercial driver's license within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge of computer graphic software and equipment used for fabrication and installation of signs and markings.

Responsibilities

Operates street sweeper and/or dump truck, loads and unloads general dirt, timber, chemical, refuse and other materials
Operates light motorized equipment such as riding and push mowers, fork lift, chipper, and ice resurfacing machine
Performs maintenance tasks such as chair and table repairs, rough carpentry, light equipment repair, concrete work, storm drain repair and related tasks
Performs general laborer and custodial tasks such as filter replacement, drain and sewer line cleaning, shoveling snow, cutting grass, digging, loading, brush removal, asphalt raking, and cleaning buildings
Operates and maintains various types of hand and small power tools
Assists in maintaining inventory and control for all tools, maintenance and equipment
Transports crew engaged in semi-skilled repair maintenance and custodial activities
Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments on equipment
Operates light and heavy equipment in snow removal
May be required to train other operators
Works with and helps guide temporary and part-time crews in accomplishing tasks
May be required to effectively use computer to access email and event set-up information
Performs minor repair of buildings, doors, windows and floors, locks, cabinets, and similar items
Greases and lubricates a variety of motorized equipment including automobiles, light/heavy construction equipment
Performs less skilled mechanical tasks such as replacement of hoses, batteries, bulbs, fuses, mufflers, etc.
Changes oil, filters, etc. on variety of motorized equipment, including automobiles, light/heavy construction equipment
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 be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties