Maintenance Technician III - Stormwater Construction

The City of Roanoke is seeking an operator to serve on the Construction crew of Stormwater division. Stormwater is a division of the Department of Public Works. This position primarily operates various heavy construction equipment, including but not limited to: excavator, dump truck, including automatic and manual transmission, backhoe, heavy front-end loader and/or skid steer in leveling ground surfaces and street/construction repair. Selected individual must possess a working knowledge of routine maintenance requirements of assigned equipment including cleaning, servicing, and replacing parts as well as trouble shooting equipment failures. Work may include repairs and renovations to stormwater conveyance system including pipes, manholes, and inlets. Must operate and assist in the use of associated hand tools needed to complete assigned tasks. Selected individual may also be assigned work requiring limited supervisory skills associated with oversight of daily activities. Responsibilities include assisting supervisor with administrative tasks including, but not limited to cost accounting, payroll tracking, maps and website data updates. In the absence of the supervisor / crew lead, individual must be able to continue scheduled work with little to no supervision. Individual may assist with CCTV inspections and pipe cleaning operations. Follows safety regulations related to work area and equipment use. This position also requires coordination with other department technical and operational staff. Logging and reporting of daily work progress will be required. The position requires emergency standby work related to snow removal operation within the City, special events and emergency task. Standby work will include working some nights, holidays and weekends as needed. Possession of a Virginia, Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months of hiring date. Completion of other tasks and jobs supporting the division may be assigned.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following depending on the area of assignment. Other duties may be assigned.
 
Operates, excavator, backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer, dump truck, and other medium to heavy equipment.

Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.

Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding.

Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of a closed-circuit television unit designed for stormwater infrastructure inspections. 
 
Gather and report work site information from inspections.
 
Performs tasks such as pesticide and herbicide application.

Performs tasks such as asphalt and/or concrete placement and leveling.
 
 Operates all equipment, both light and heavy in snow removal
 
 When not operating equipment, performs general laboring tasks such collecting and removing trash and debris from City properties.
 
 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.

Performs major and minor cleaning work on storm drain systems

May supervise crew in absence of supervisor

May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
May supervise crew in the absence Maintenance Technician IV.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
 High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years related experience and/or training in the trades area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
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.

REASONING ABILITY 
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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 
Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of appropriate class A, B or C commercial driver's license with specific endorsements. May require journey-level license in an area of skilled trades. May be required to qualify for certification as a State Inspector. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in  a classification.