Street Maintenance Tech I en City of Lynchburg, VA

About the Department

Performs responsible routine semiskilled work in street maintenance involving the use of common tools and motorized equipment.

Position Duties

• Operates various equipment, motorized and non-motorized such as dump truck, loader, forklift, asphalt roller, tar distributor; air compressors, plate tamper and jack hammer while performing routine repair, maintenance and construction on city streets
• Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, tools, equipment and other materials;
• Performs basic repair and preventive maintenance on equipment;
• Manually spreads asphalt, gravel and other materials;
• Performs leaf collection operating a variety of equipment;
• Cleans curbs, gutters and ditches;
• Assists in work zone traffic control set up;
• Directs traffic at construction sites as a certified flagger;
• Performs litter collection;
• Works in snow removal operation as assigned;
• Completes necessary documentation such as work orders & logs
• Uses blue prints, maps & manuals to perform work; interprets written & oral instructions;
• Completes necessary documentation such as work orders & logs;;
• Performs routine calculations relative to street maintenance;
• Follows all safety precautions;
• Participates in training;
• Communicates effectively and courteously with customers, peers and others;
• Actively participates in team activities such as problem solving & planning;
• Works various schedules as assigned;
• Performs other duties as necessary.

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

Other Qualifications

• Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and an acceptable driving record based on City criteria
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License Learners permit within 45 days of employment;
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 6 months;
• Ability to obtain a Flagging Certificate;
• Relevant background checks must be completed and approved.
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training wihtin 90 days of employment.  May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.