Street Maintenance Worker
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. This position will be expected to work a schedule established by the Department Head. Typical hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. It is also expected this position will work other hours including nights, weekends and/or holidays as necessary or requested in order to fulfill the City's vision and/or to accomplish departmental goals. Mandatory overtime may be required during certain occasions including, but not limited to times of 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
