NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Public Works Maintenance Specialist - Asphalt
Hopewell, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$31K/yr - $36K/yrNEOGOV is seeking a Public Works Maintenance Specialist - Asphalt to join the City of Hopewell's Public Works department. The role involves performing skilled trades work related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets and related facilities under close supervision.
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Responsibilities
Performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks in maintaining and repairing streets, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters
Removes damaged section of pavement; fills holes with patching materials and tamps or rolls patches
Constructs, maintains, and repairs manholes, catch basins, curbs, retaining walls, and drainage lines; builds and sets forms and finishes concrete; patches new and old concrete work
Clears roadsides of snow, litter, overgrown grass, and brush; performs ditch cleaning and grading to ensure proper drainage
Mows grass, edges sidewalks and curbs, weed eats, trims trees and shrubs; sprays pesticides; spreads fertilizer, performs related landscaping duties in the maintenance of City grounds
Sets up for various events; sets up tents, tables and chairs; puts up and removes decorations; cleans up and restores area after events; assists with office moves
Picks up refuse, trash, limbs, leaves, etc., and transports to appropriate facilities
Operates dump trucks, mowers, back hoe, front end loader, chainsaw, jackhammer, asphalt roller, weed eater, stump grinder, etc. in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public facilities
Assists other crews as needed
May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in general construction, maintenance, and/or grounds keeping work, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia
May require possession of or ability to obtain specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment
Obtain commercial driver's license within six months of hire
Obtain VDOT Flagger certification within six months of hire
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of equipment used in area of assignment
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of equipment
Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
Knowledge of streets drainage, buildings, grounds, utilities, landscape areas and related construction, maintenance and repair procedures
Skill in the operation of equipment to which assigned
Effective communication skills
Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
Detect signs of mechanical failure of equipment
Perform manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable weather conditions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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