Technician II - Street Maintenance

City of Harrisonburg; Harrisonburg (VA); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Harrisonburg is seeking a Technician II in Street Maintenance to operate a range of equipment, perform concrete work, and supervise crew members. A valid CDL and prior ground-maintenance experience are preferred, with a comprehensive benefit package offered.

The role requires ability to handle daily reports, inventory tasks, and participate in a rotating stand-by schedule for off-hours emergencies. This is a full-time position with competitive hourly rates and a defined hiring range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• CDL license required; CDL holders will be considered for other levels if not met.
• 6+ months to several years of experience operating motorized equipment in facilities/grounds maintenance.

Responsabilités

• Operate medium to large motorized equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Use handheld tools like concrete saws and jackhammers; assist with equipment operation.
• Operate backhoe, loader, dump truck, tractor and related equipment.
• Install, repair, maintain, and clean facilities and grounds; set forms and grades.
• Screen and finish concrete, joints, and decorative patterns; supervise crew members.

Connaissances

Equipment operation

Concrete work

Safety awareness

Stand-by readiness

Formation

High school diploma or GED

CDL license

Outils

VDOT Work Zone Safety Certification

Description du poste

Do you want to use your technical skills to enhance citizens' quality of life by providing efficient public services and constructing, operating and maintaining the City's infrastructure? If so, the Public Works Department's Technician II position in Street Maintenance may be the right career for you!

The Public Works Department Technician II in Street Maintenance is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $22.35 - $24.58 per hour (equivalent to $46,488 - $51,126 annually). Applicants who do not meet the qualifications for the Technician II level may be considered for another level within the department at an annual rate commensurate with applicant qualifications.

Preferred Hiring Ranges:

Journeyman: $19.54 - $21.00 per hour (equivalent to $40,643 - $43,680 annually)

Technician I: $20.45 - $22.50 per hour (equivalent to $42,536 - $46,800 annually)

Technician II: $22.35 - $24.58 per hour (equivalent to $46,488 - $51,126 annually)

As a Technician II in Street Maintenance, you will:

• Operate medium to large motorized equipment and make minor repairs to equipment;
• Operate smaller handheld tools, including concrete saws, jackhammers with air compressors, and more;
• Operate backhoe, loader, large dump truck, tractor, compaction equipment, trench rollers and related equipment
• Install, repair, maintain, and clean facilities and grounds;
• Set forms and grades to pour sidewalks, curbs, ADA ramps, slabs, and foundations;
• Screen and float fresh concrete, run edges, put in joints, and make decorative finishes and patterns;
• Supervise assigned crew members.
• Assist with a variety of duties, including but not limited to: preparation of daily reports; inventory and data entry in a computer; street and utility construction and maintenance; building pits and forms as needed; cutting tree limbs; backfilling, seeding, and mulching grounds; leaf and brush collection, as needed; refuse collection, as needed; and snow and ice control.

A detailed list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the Technician II class specification.

Minimum Requirements for Technician II Level:

• High school diploma or GED and moderate (1-3 years) experience in the operation of motorized equipment used in facility and ground maintenance, including experience in concrete work. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) required. (Applicants without a CDL will be considered for other levels and will be required to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire. On-the-job training is provided for candidates without a CDL.)
• At least 18 years of age by hire date.
• Ability to participate in a rotating, stand-by work program for off-hours emergency response is required.
• Current possession of or the ability to obtain VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Safety Certification within six months of hire or as class scheduling permits.
• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position.

Interested in a career with Public Works but don't meet all of the minimum requirements above for the Technician II level? All applicants will be considered, for the level in which they qualify, at a rate commensurate with qualifications as stated above in this ad.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Alcohol and drug testing as required by the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA);
• FMCSA Clearinghouse Query;
• DMV record review;
• Job-specific physical; and
• Criminal background check.

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and 15.5 holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.