Maintenance Worker--Street Crew

The Department of Public Works is recruiting for two full-time Maintenance Workers. The individuals selected will work in the Public Works Department for one of two Street Crews.

Falls Church is an independent city six miles from the nation's capital. It is small in area (2.2 square miles) and population (~16,000). The city is known for its urban village community, quality customer service, nationally ranked school system, environmental activism, and endless community activities.

The City of Falls Church strives to improve the lives of its citizens while maintaining a positive impact and providing solutions to neighborhood communities and society as a whole.

Responsibilities:

Perform installation, maintenance construction and repair of streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and storm sewer in the City-right-of-way and City-owned property;

Perform masonry and concrete work including; setting forms, ordering material, pouring and finishing concrete for sidewalk, curb and gutter and storm sewer repair;

Perform work related to leaf vacuum and snow removal operations;

May perform some pothole and asphalt work including; ordering materials, spreading and compacting material, sealing and finishing;

Perform traffic sign repair and replacement;

Perform work related to maintaining the storm drain system including; routine cleaning and repair of pipe and structures;

Operate trucks, tractors, back-hoe, and other equipment in connection with assigned tasks;

Frequent heavy lifting (ability to lift up to 50 pounds);

Emergency over time work as required;

Performs other tasks as assigned.

Mandatory Requirements:

Experience in outdoor manual labor;

Able to perform manual labor outdoors for extended periods in adverse weather conditions;

Able to follow oral instructions and work well with others;

Finalists will be administered a complete physical examination, including a drug screen as well as a criminal history background check;

Must follow all requirements as specified for the type of work being performed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: This position is considered emergency service personnel; individual selected is required, as a condition of employment, to be available to respond to emergencies.

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, plus overtime emergency hours as required.

Salary and Benefits: $37,237-$61,479, depending on qualifications. This is a full time position with all City benefits. Benefits package includes pension plan, health insurance, dental insurance, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending account, college savings plan, life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, credit union membership, free parking, and more. City uniforms are supplied for wear while on the job. See more details on benefits here.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Falls Church does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.

Reasonable Accommodation: During the selection process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation with the agreement of the Human Resources Division. Requests should be directed to the Human Resources Division.

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