Maintenance Technician III - Vactor Operator

City of Roanoke; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Vactor Operator in the Stormwater Division of Public Works. This skilled role operates heavy equipment for stormwater maintenance, including the Vactor, CCTV inspections, and related tasks.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of related experience, plus a valid Class B CDL with N endorsement (or ability to obtain within six months). This non-exempt position supports snow removal, events, and emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years related stormwater or street maintenance experience.
• Experience operating dump trucks and heavy manual labor tasks as part of storm drain work.
• Ability to read safety rules and maintenance manuals and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate Vactor, CCTV van, street sweeper, dump truck and other heavy equipment.
• Perform repairs and adjustments to equipment and assist with inspections.
• Support CCTV inspections and pipe repair operations as needed.
• Assist with snow removal, event support, and emergency tasks, including nights/weekends.
• May supervise crew in absence of supervisor and perform general labor when not operating.
• Follow safety regulations and wear respiratory protection if required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety regulations

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B with N endorsement

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Vactor Operator in the Stormwater Division of Public Works.

In this role, you'll perform skilled work operating heavy motorized equipment involved in stormwater maintenance. Your work may include repairs and renovations to the stormwater conveyance system, including pipes, manholes, and inlets. You'll operate a combination sewer cleaner vehicle, dump truck, and other assigned equipment, along with the hand tools needed to get the job done. You may also assist with CCTV inspections and pipe repair operations along the way.

Safety will always be part of the job — you'll follow all safety regulations related to your work area and equipment use.

Because stormwater needs don't always follow a standard schedule, you should expect some standby work, including occasional nights, holidays, and weekends. You'll also operate heavy and light equipment during snow removal efforts, and help out during special events and emergency situations, which may include some nights and weekends as needed.

To be considered for this position, you'll need a high school diploma or GED, along with one to three years of related experience and/or training in storm drain work, street maintenance, dump truck operation, and heavy manual labor — or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with an N (Tanker) endorsement is required, or you'll need the ability to obtain one within six months of employment. There may be other duties as assigned.

This is a non-exempt position.

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.

SUMMARY

Performs skilled work in the maintenance of facilities and/or equipment and in the operation of motorized equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Operates Vactor, CCTV van, pole camera, street sweeper, excavator, 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 of a closed-circuit television unit designed for 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.
• Performs major and minor cleaning work on storm drain systems.
• May supervise crew in absence of supervisor.
• May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise crew in the absence Maintenance Technician IV.

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 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 employee is occasionally exposed to confined space entry. 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.