Maintenance Technician II - Green Infrastructure Crew

City of Roanoke, Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke is seeking a crew member for the Green Infrastructure team within the Stormwater division of the Department of Public Works. You will learn to operate heavy equipment such as tractors, mowers, backhoes, and skid steers; assist in stormwater construction, mowing, mulching, and lawn care, and participate in snow removal and emergency tasks as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years related experience or training.
• Possession of valid driver’s license; CDL-appropriate endorsements may be required within 12 months.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, mowers, backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer, and other equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Assist with BMP landscaping, stormwater inspections, and green infrastructure tasks.
• Collect and report work site information; assist with snow removal and events as needed.
• Fabricate or install traffic control and signage per City guidelines when required.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear respiratory protection if needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Backhoe

Front-end loader

Skid steer

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a crew member for the Green Infrastructure (GI) team to serve on the Stormwater team. The Stormwater is a division of the Department of Public Works. This position performs work under supervision to learn and develop the necessary skills to operate heavy motorized equipment used for the maintenance of City flood lots, rights-of-way, and various facilities. Works closely with experienced GI Operators to gain proficiency in operating specialized equipment like Ventrac and other commercial mowers, as well as machinery for stormwater construction maintenance projects. Participates in training and hands-on learning for repairs and renovations to facilities, including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding. Assists in snow removal, special events, and emergency tasks as needed. Continually develops an understanding of equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and how to handle equipment in a variety of settings. Keeps accurate records of equipment usage, maintenance, and work performed. Expected to gain the skills and certifications required to operate heavy equipment independently and step in as a full GI Operator when needed. A Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement are required within 12 months of hire. Completion of basic training and certifications may be required within the first year of employment, including safety certifications and intermediate landscape equipment operation. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and/or training in the trades area assigned; equivalent combination of education and experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates Tractors, mowers, backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer, dump truck, and other medium to heavy equipment.
• Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties in the operation and maintenance BMP’s, Bench Cuts, landscaping, green roof and stormwater infrastructure inspections.
• Gather and report work site information from inspections.
• Performs tasks such as pesticide and herbicide application.
• Performs tasks such as asphalt and/or concrete placement and leveling.
• Operates all equipment, both light and heavy in snow removal
• When not operating equipment, performs general laboring tasks such collecting and removing trash and debris from City properties.
• Assists with event support, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as needed
• May be responsible for fabrication, maintenance, and installation of traffic control, pavement markings and barricade signage according to City guidelines and uniformity.
• May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise crew in the absence of Maintenance Technician IV.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training in the trades area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or a valid appropriate Class A, B or C commercial driver's license with specific endorsements depending on departmental requirements. May require Pesticide Registered Technician Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.