Street Maintenance Worker

City Of Charleston • Charleston, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Charleston is seeking a hardworking and dependable individual to join our Street Department as a Street Maintenance Worker. This position is responsible for performing a variety of manual labor tasks related to the maintenance and repair of city streets, roads, rights-of-ways, and other public areas. Work is performed outdoors year-round and involves tasks such as blacktop, concrete work, storm line installation, and snow/ice removal.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid West Virginia Driver's License (must be maintained)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Proficiency in reading and speaking English

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in construction, street maintenance, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches, lay storm lines, shovel asphalt, and rake gravel
• Pour and finish blacktop and concrete
• Install and maintain guardrails
• Assist with traffic control (road closures, flagging)
• Support special events through setup and cleanup
• Perform storm debris removal and snow/ice operations
• Operate hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Complete basic forms and reports
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Head or Supervisor

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System)
• Optional 457 deferred compensation plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees