Public Works Street Maintenance Worker (Convenience Center)
About The Position
Performs entry-level labor or support work for an assigned unit such as Sewer, Ditch, Traffic, Asphalt, Refuse, etc. Opens the gate and greets the landfill users. Inspects yard waste and non-hazardous debris loads for type, content and size, assesses the appropriate charge and collects the money. Assist with directing the landfill users as to where to dump items and assists them with off-loading or mulch loading. Assist with maintaining the closed landfill by cutting grass, brush and weed eating. Performs other labor work as needed such as: Picking up trash/refuse, maintaining street lines and signs, closing roads to protect coworkers engaged in hazardous situations, pouring concrete to create pieces such as curb gutters, sidewalks, etc., clearing sidewalks, ditches or cutting grass. Assists other crews as needed. May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write and understand oral/written instructions in English
- Minimal experience required (less than 6 months)
- Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Obtain Virginia commercial driver’s license within six months of hire.
- Obtain VDOT Flagger certification within six months of hire.
- Knowledge of hand and power equipment used in assigned unit.
- Skill in operating equipment assigned to each unit.
- Ability to do medium to heavy manual work outdoors for long periods of time.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma preferred
Responsibilities
- Opens the gate and greets the landfill users.
- Inspects yard waste and non-hazardous debris loads for type, content and size, assesses the appropriate charge and collects the money.
- Assist with directing the landfill users as to where to dump items and assists them with off-loading or mulch loading.
- Assist with maintaining the closed landfill by cutting grass, brush and weed eating.
- Picking up trash/refuse
- Maintaining street lines and signs
- Closing roads to protect coworkers engaged in hazardous situations
- Pouring concrete to create pieces such as curb gutters, sidewalks, etc.
- Clearing sidewalks, ditches or cutting grass
- Assists other crews as needed.
- May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
