Maintenance Technician III - Transportation

City of Roanoke, Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join the Sign Shop section of the Transportation Division. This role involves working with a crew to maintain traffic markings and install signs in the public right of way, with duties spanning from record-keeping to heavy equipment operation.

Qualifications include proficient Excel use, MUTCD knowledge, an intermediate work zone certification, and a valid Class B CDL (or ability to obtain within six months).

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic computer use (iPads).
• Knowledge of MUTCD and an intermediate work zone certification (VDOT).
• High school diploma or GED with 2–3 years of traffic markings/sign experience.
• Valid Class B CDL; ability to obtain within six months if not currently possessed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain traffic marking records in spreadsheets and reports.
• Operate a long-line striping truck for traffic marking operations.
• Assist with scheduling department work assignments.
• Create and close work orders in an asset management system.
• Participate in snow removal operations.
• Support emergency barricade call duty on rotating standby.

Skills

Excel

iPads

MUTCD knowledge

Work zone cert

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Asset management database

Long-line striping truck

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join the Sign Shop section of the Transportation Division. This position works with a crew of three to five employees responsible for a variety of traffic marking and sign installation activities within the public right of way.

The Maintenance Technician III will be responsible for the following:

• Maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly spreadsheets containing traffic marking records and reports.
• Operating a long-line striping truck to perform traffic marking operations.
• Assisting the Traffic Operations Supervisor with scheduling departmental work assignments.
• Creating and closing work orders in an asset management database.
• Participating in snow removal operations.
• Serving in rotating standby emergency barricade call duty.

Required Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have experience using Microsoft Excel and working with computers and iPads. The position requires knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and an intermediate work zone certification recognized by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) credential and have two to three years of experience working with traffic markings and signs.

A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required. Applicants who do not currently possess a Class B CDL must be able to obtain one within six months of employment.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

SUMMARY

Participates in the work of a crew engaged in a variety of maintenance, construction, and utilities activities. Performs skilled work in the operation or repair of several types of motorized equipment or maintenance of facilities and/or equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

may include the following depending on area of assignment. Other duties may be assigned.

• Discuss job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor
• Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions
• Makes and adjusts work assignments
• Requisitions necessary equipment and materials
• Maintains accurate log sheets and checklists
• Operates tractor trailer, street sweeper, bulldozer, heavy front-end loader, crane and chipper, excavator, large motor grader in leveling ground surfaces, street and construction repair
• Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removal
• Inspect new and existing stormwater infrastructure using an onboard computer system to remotely operate a camera and tractor system and overlay information on screen, to be recorded on a laptop for later printing and importing into an asset management database.
• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and services a wide variety of medium and heavy automotive and specialized equipment including diesel or gasoline engine equipment, air compressors, pump apparatus and aerial truck hydraulic systems
• Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding
• Requisitions parts and materials used in the repair of motor equipment
• Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures that truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment (i.e. water cooler, fist aid kit, safety flares, etc)
• Performs journey-level trades work in one of the following areas: carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or welding
• Performs carpentry work, building cabinets, benches, barricades, and other items
• Trains and instructs subordinates
• Assists with special events, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as needed
• Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to insure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law.
• Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices.
• Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment.
• Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards.
• Safety first. Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements.
• Follows established safety procedures.
• May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Will supervise in the absence of the Maintenance Technician IV Crew Lead, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 three to five years 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 appropriate class A, B or C commercial driver's license with specific endorsements. May require journey‑level license in an area of skilled trades. May be required to qualify for certification as a State Inspector.

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 occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 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.