Maintenance Worker/Bridge Maintenance

City of Virginia Beach; Berlin; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works department is seeking a Maintenance Worker to join the Bridge Maintenance group. The role involves repairing guardrail systems, operating light maintenance equipment, and assisting with vegetation control around headwalls, wing walls, and slope protection.

You will perform manual tasks on bridges and related structures, with duties assigned by a supervisor based on current workloads. A pre-employment physical and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Completion of 7th grade plus one year of experience in municipal public works maintenance or construction, or equivalent experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Repair and/or replacement of damaged guardrail systems.
• Operate light automotive equipment and maintenance tools (e.g., concrete saws, jackhammers, sandblasters, acetylene torches).
• Assist with vegetation control along headwalls and slopes using weed eaters, chainsaws, pole saws, and mowers.
• Perform manual tasks on bridge structures, culverts, and guardrail systems.
• Follow supervisor priority assignments and department needs.

Job description

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS

Compensation Grade:

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $35,193.60 - $54,849.60
Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay Range.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach is hiring a Maintenance Worker. The selected candidate will join the Bridge Maintenance group with the Department of Public Works.

The Maintenance Worker will perform the following duties:

• Repair and/or replacement of damaged guardrail systems.
• Occasionally operate light automotive equipment and specialized maintenance equipment, such as concrete saws, jackhammers, sandblasters, acetylene torches, etc.
• Assist with the removal of overgrown vegetation along headwalls, wing walls, and slope protection utilizing such equipment as weed eaters, chain saws, pole saws, and lawn mowers.
• Perform a variety of manual work to complete assigned tasks on bridge structures, culverts, and guardrail systems.
• Perform other job duties requiring the skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less.
• Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

A pre-employment physical is required.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

This position is ALPHA I and may require working during inclement weather (e.g., snow, flooding & hurricanes, etc.).

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays, and leave.

This job posting is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Once candidates have been selected for all available positions, the posting will close.

Additional requirements:

DMV Transcript: Yes

CDL: No

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No

CPS Check: No

Physical: Yes

Respirator: No

Psychological Screening: No

Polygraph: No

At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Completion of 7th grade plus one (1) year of experience in fields, such as municipal public works maintenance or construction, utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. May require a valid driver’s license. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.
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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution

All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace

The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.