The City of Roanoke Transportation Division is seeking seasonal workers in the Landscape Crew to serve in the Department of Public Works. The Landscape crew performs routine turf and landscape maintenance tasks within the City of Roanoke's Right of Way (ROW). Ability to operate equipment such as Ventrac, zero turn, walk-behind and push mowers, string trimmers, edgers and blowers. Makes repairs and renovations to ROW’s and medians including mulching, planting, aerating, overseeding and sodding. Operates dump truck and light equipment in snow removal and assists with emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends as needed A valid Virginia driver’s license may be required. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training in landscape operations, motorized equipment and the performance of heavy manual labor; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of other tasks and jobs supporting the division may be assigned. Work 40 hours per week from April - November.
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. Transportation (Seasonal):
Performs routine turf and landscape maintenance tasks within the City of Roanoke's Rights of Way. Operates a variety of mowing equipment, edgers, string trimmers, leaf blowers and other small power equipment. Work is accomplished under the direction of Crew Leaders. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in landscape maintenance and performance of heavy manual work is desirable; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Work 40 hours per week from April - November.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, and other materials, tools and equipment
Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves
Digs shallow trenches and ditches
Picks up paper and debris on public property and streets
Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters, spreading sand and salt and shoveling snow
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.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); one to three months related experience and/or training in performance of heavy manual work is desirable; or equivalent combination of education and experience.