Public Works Street Maintenance Worker (Convenience Center)

• Opens the gate and greets the landfill users.
• Inspects yard waste and non-hazardous debris loads for type, content and size, assesses the appropriate charge and collects the money.
• Assist with directing the landfill users as to where to dump items and assists them with off-loading or mulch loading.
• Assist with maintaining the closed landfill by cutting grass, brush and weed eating
• Performs other labor work as needed such as:
  • Picking up trash/refuse
  • Maintaining street lines and signs, closing roads to protect coworkers engaged in hazardous situations
  • Pouring concrete to create pieces such as curb gutters, sidewalks, etc.
  • Clearing sidewalks, ditches or cutting grass
• Assists other crews as needed.
• May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Ability to read, write and understand oral/written instructions in English and minimal experience required (less than 6 months). High school diploma preferred .

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• 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 Virginia commercial drivers license within six months of hire.
• Obtain VDOT Flagger certification within six months of hire.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of hand and power equipment used in assigned unit

Skills:

• Skill in operating equipment assigned to each unit

Abilities:

• Ability to do medium to heavy manual work outdoors for long periods of time

Other requirements:

• Ability to be on call during emergencies and to work on rotating shifts during snow and natural emergencies

• This position requires availability to work on Saturdays.

Work Environment:

• Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, traffic conditions, extreme noise, odors, heights or depths, dust and/or to potentially dangerous materials.

• Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.

• Typical weight handled: up to 75lbs