Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Special Events

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The Transportation Division is looking for an individual to perform skilled work in the operation of motorized equipment in the area of traffic control and maintenance operations. This position will have a schedule of Tuesday through Saturday, from 7 am to 3:30 pm, with some variance to that schedule as necessary. This individual will assist with signs and pavement marking maintenance operations, including the removal and installation of signs; installation of thermoplastic arrows, stop bars, and crosswalks; and removal of existing pavement markings. May set and remove traffic cones when working with the long line striping crew. Will be required to assist with traffic control setups for maintenance, as well as special events. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job functions, such as lifting sandbags, barricades, and other related equipment and tools. Operates dump truck and light equipment in snow removal and assists with emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends as needed. 

The best applicant must have good communication skills to have the ability to carry out instructions and procedures. 

Strong organizational skills are required to keep accurate daily fieldwork logs. This position may involve working in adverse weather conditions and close proximity to traffic. A valid Virginia driver’s license may be required.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, along with one to three years of related experience and/or training in landscape operations, motorized equipment use, or heavy manual labor. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Additional duties supporting the division may be assigned as needed. This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week from March through December, with the potential to continue year-round.

Examples of Duties

SUMMARY 
Performs semi-skilled work in the operation of automotive and/or mechanical equipment in connection with the performance of a variety of manual tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following, depending on the area of assignment. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs maintenance tasks such as chair and table repairs, rough carpentry, light equipment repair, concrete work, storm drain repair, and related tasks

Operates and maintains various types of hand and small power tools

Assists in maintaining inventory and control for all tools, maintenance, and equipment

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 require some experience and knowledge of computer graphics software and equipment used for the fabrication and installation of signs and markings.
May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties
 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
This job has no supervisory responsibilities, but may require the occasional direction of helpers, seasonal employees, part-time, and temporary employees.

Typical 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 operation of motorized equipment and the performance of heavy manual labor; 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 the area of assignment, may require possession of a valid appropriate class A, B, or C commercial driver's license within 6 months of employment.

Supplemental Information

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 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include the 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.

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