What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Street Maintenance Worker (Convenience Center) position at Hopewell?
Description
Performs entry-level labor or support work for an assigned unit such as Sewer, Ditch, Traffic, Asphalt, Refuse, etc.
Examples of Duties
Minimum Education and Experience:
Work Environment
For more information on benefits provided by the City of Hopewell, please visit the link below:
https://hopewellva.gov/202/Benefits-Plans
Performs entry-level labor or support work for an assigned unit such as Sewer, Ditch, Traffic, Asphalt, Refuse, etc.
Examples of Duties
- Opens the gate and greets the landfill users.
- Inspects yard waste and non-hazardous debris loads for type, content and size, assesses the appropriate charge and collects the money.
- Assist with directing the landfill users as to where to dump items and assists them with off-loading or mulch loading.
- Assist with maintaining the closed landfill by cutting grass, brush and weed eating.
- Performs other labor work as needed such as:
- Picking up trash/refuse
- Maintaining street lines and signs, closing roads to protect coworkers engaged in hazardous situations
- Pouring concrete to create pieces such as curb gutters, sidewalks, etc.
- Clearing sidewalks, ditches or cutting grass
- Assists other crews as needed.
- May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Ability to read, write and understand oral/written instructions in English and minimal experience required (less than 6 months). High school diploma preferred.
- Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- May require possession of or ability to obtain specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment.
- Obtain Virginia commercial driver’s license within six months of hire.
- Obtain VDOT Flagger certification within six months of hire.
- Knowledge of hand and power equipment used in assigned unit.
- Skill in operating equipment assigned to each unit.
- Ability to do medium to heavy manual work outdoors for long periods of time.
Work Environment
- Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, traffic conditions, extreme noise, odors, heights or depths, dust and/or to potentially dangerous materials.
- Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.
- Typical weight handled: up to 75lbs.
For more information on benefits provided by the City of Hopewell, please visit the link below:
https://hopewellva.gov/202/Benefits-Plans