Maintenance Worker-Streets & Alleys

Town of West Point•Va, VA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of West Department of Public Works is seeking an energetic team member to join our Streets & Alleys Maintenance Crew. This role performs general labor and maintenance duties as a crew member assigned to Streets & Alleys. A current driving transcript must be submitted with the application. The starting salary is $33679.22 / $16.19 p/hour. This position offers an excellent benefits package including paid Health Insurance, Virginia State Retirement, Vacation and Sick Pay, State Holidays off, and a Monday-Friday work schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Basic knowledge of tools and equipment operation
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public
Valid Virginia Driver’s License required
Exerts considerable amount of physical effort on a continuous basis in the regular performance of essential functions
Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls objects weighing up to 80 pounds
Stands for long periods; moves about on foot
Climbs, balances, stoops, kneels and crawls
Ability to work overtime when required
Ability to work varying shifts
Uses tools and equipment with the hand or hands
Sees objects clearly with or without corrective lenses
Full spectrum color vision to identify and distinguish colors
Works in a physical environment with unpleasant or disagreeable conditions such as traffic, high noise levels, exposure to heat or cold, and weather
Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
Is exposed to hazardous conditions such as fumes or airborne particles, and / or toxic or caustic chemicals.
Attention to safety considerations is mandatory
Travels to locations throughout the Town
Subject to working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours

Nice To Haves

Valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains grounds of public buildings and property by mowing grass, raking, trimming and pruning trees and shrubs, applying pesticides and herbicides, etc.
Maintains streets, alleys, and public grounds by sweeping streets, removing snow, spreading salt and sand, etc.
Assist in building renovations and minor construction projects, painting, moving office furniture, boxes, etc.
Cleans and clears storm drainage systems
Repairs and replaces pavement and sidewalks
Operates power equipment such as mowers, brush chippers, trimmers, and snow blowers to maintain streets, alleys, and other public grounds
Uses tools such as hammer, axe, wrench, screwdriver, and level
Operates jackhammer and other equipment to maintain buildings, grounds, streets, and utility systems
Fills in for or assists other Public Works employees as necessary
Performs related duties as assigned