Street Maintenance Worker

Job Title: Street Maintenance Worker

Department: Public Works - Street Department Location: Charleston, West Virginia Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $14.50 up to $15.71 hourly, Based on Experience Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM (subject to evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency overtime)

Job Summary:

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.

Work Hours: 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.

Essential Duties and 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid West Virginia Driver's License (must be maintained)
• Prior experience in construction, street maintenance, or related field preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Proficiency in reading and speaking English

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To deliver efficient and effective public service, the City of Charleston seeks team members who demonstrate the following core competencies, aligned with the City's vision:

• Accountability - Takes responsibility for one's own actions.
• Adaptability - Responds positively and flexibly to change.
• Communication - Listens actively and communicates clearly, concisely, and respectfully in speech and writing.
• Initiative - Takes proactive steps to complete tasks or resolve issues without being prompted.
• Judgment & Decision-Making - Evaluates situations and makes sound, fact-based decisions.
• Customer Service - Delivers courteous, accessible, and high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Professional Development - Actively seeks opportunities to grow technical skills and job knowledge.
• Teamwork & Cooperation - Collaborates effectively with others to support the City's mission and achieve departmental goals and objectives.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, digging, and carrying
• Regular exposure to traffic, weather elements, moving equipment, and construction hazards
• Work requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and following all safety guidelines

Compensation & Benefits:

The City of Charleston offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

EEO: The City of Charleston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all current employees and new applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.