Job Details

Maintenance Worker I

Department of Public Works, Streets & Bridges Division is seeking a Maintenance Worker I to perform general labor in the construction and repair of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, roadways, utility cuts and emergency recovery such as snow removal and storm debris removal.

The Department of Public Works builds, maintains, and operates the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Norfolk's citizens, businesses, and visitors, including the City's Storm Water System, Street Network and Waste Management and Recycling Systems. The Department is comprised of 8 divisions that function collectively to make your commute safe and efficient, your neighborhood more attractive, and the streets and sidewalks clean and well-maintained.

Departmental hiring salary range: $41,600-$47,840.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Performs general labor construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks and roadways.
• Performs digging, picking, shoveling, leveling materials, and using hand tools in performing general construction and maintenance repairs on City streets and bridges.
• Operates various hand and power tools.
• Drives noncommercial driver's license City vehicles, including dump trucks and light construction equipment.
• Requires normal hearing, peripheral vision, and depth perception to safely work on streets with high traffic volume.
• Must be able to operate both standard and automatic transmission vehicles and light construction equipment.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions given by a supervisor.
• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop and climb onto construction equipment.
• Must be able to load and unload equipment, clean work sites, and lift a maximum of 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to work long shifts during emergency weather conditions.

Education/Experience

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.

Additional Information & Requirements

Must possess Driver's License. Must provide a copy of Division of Motor Vehicle driving record (obtained within last 30 days) during the interview.