Crew Member: Street Sanitation CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA

Full-Time | Benefits | Paid Training
Build your skills. Serve your community!

Career Growth and Pay

Crew Member I $38,927 - $42,819 (hiring range) Start your career with hands-on training and essential public works experience.

Crew Member II $40,876 - $44,963 (hiring range) Build technical skill, assume broader responsibilities, and strengthen your contribution to the team.

Progression through the career ladder is based on demonstrated skills, successful performance, required training and certifications, operational needs, and available funding.

What You’ll Do
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting waste management operations. Work assignments may include:

 

Crew Member I   Sidewalk and Street Maintenance Responsible for sweeping sidewalks and streets to ensure cleanliness and safety for pedestrian use. Waste Management Collect litter and empty trash receptacles efficiently to maintain a tidy and welcoming environment. Grounds Upkeep Perform basic grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing lawns and raking leaves to keep outdoor spaces well-groomed and attractive.

Crew Member II   Vehicle and Equipment Operation Operate various street sanitation vehicles, such as street sweepers, water and trash trucks, dump trucks for snow and leaf removal, and recycling trucks. Additionally, handle equipment like forklifts, tractors, mowers, and weed eaters for ground maintenance tasks, and drive roll-off trucks to empty dumpsters at recycling centers. Maintenance and Safety Clean and maintain gutters, drainage areas, and public infrastructure, performing minor repairs as needed, including barricade maintenance. Ensure safety by providing traffic control during road work and maintenance operations. Remove debris and hazards from public areas, including clearing dead animals, following safety and sanitation procedures. Administrative and Public Interaction Accurately complete work orders, activity logs, and daily reports on time. Interact professionally with the public, offering directions and assistance to residents and visitors.

Why Join the Fredericksburg Team?

A Career with Purpose Join an experienced and supportive team that values public service, teamwork, safety, and the opportunity to develop new skills while contributing to the community every day.

Comprehensive Benefits The City offers a competitive benefits package that offers: medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid training, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

Minimum Qualifications & Special Requirements: Crew Member I

• Educational background equivalent to a high school diploma.
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license.
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain VDOT-approved Basic Work Zone Traffic Control certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Must complete and maintain OSHA-required training and certifications applicable to the position, including all assigned training within thirty (30) days of employment.

Minimum Qualifications & Special Requirements: Crew Member Il

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• One (1) year of experience and/or training involving manual labor or successful progression from Crew Member I; or equivalent education, and/or experience.
• Must meet and maintain all minimum qualifications, licenses, certifications, and training requirements established for the preceding position within the Crew Member career ladder.
• Must possess a VDOT-approved Basic Work Zone Traffic Control certification.
• Must complete and maintain OSHA-required training and certifications applicable to the position, including all assigned training within thirty (30) days in position.
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B.

Work Environment

 

BE PART OF SOMETHING ESSENTIAL This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents and businesses of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the City’s Core Values. Apply online: www.fredericksburgva.gov/careers

This position will remain open until filled.

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The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.