Senior Public Works Maintenance Specialist (Concrete) Print Apply  Senior Public Works Maintenance Specialist (Concrete) Salary $30,780.52 - $35,770.21 Annually Location 300 N Main St , Hopewell, VA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number

PW022525

Department Public Works Opening Date 07/21/2025 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Description Performs skilled trades work on a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, Right-of-ways, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under close supervision. Examples of Duties Performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks in maintaining and repairing streets, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. Constructs, maintains, and repairs manholes, catch basins, curbs, retaining walls, and drainage lines; builds and sets forms and finishes concrete; patches new and old concrete work. Clears roadsides of snow, litter, overgrown grass, and brush; performs ditch cleaning and grading to ensure proper drainage. Mows grass, edges sidewalks and curbs, weed eats, trims trees and shrubs; performs related landscaping duties in the maintenance of City grounds. Sets up for various events; sets up tents, tables and chairs; puts up and removes decorations; cleans up and restores area after events; assists with office moves. Picks up refuse, trash, limbs, leaves, etc., and transports to appropriate facilities. Operates dump trucks, mowers, backhoe, front-end loader, chainsaw, jackhammer, asphalt roller, weed eater, stump grinder, etc. in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public facilities. Assists other crews as needed. May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.

Typical Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in general construction, maintenance, and/or grounds keeping work, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses and/or

Certifications:

Possession of Commercial driver's license, Class B valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia. May require possession of or ability to obtain specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment. Obtain commercial driver's license within six months of hire. Obtain VDOT Flagger certification within six months of hire.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of equipment used in area of assignment Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of equipment Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation Knowledge of streets drainage, buildings, grounds, utilities, landscape areas and related construction, maintenance and repair procedures

Skills:

Skill in the operation of equipment to which assigned Effective communication skills

Abilities:

Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions Detect signs of mechanical failure of equipment Perform manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable weather conditions Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public

Supplemental Information Work Environment:

Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, traffic conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, odors, heights, dust and to hazardous materials.

Essential Physical Activities:

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, repetitive motions, depth perception. Typical lifting, typical weight handled: up to 50lbs For more information on benefits provided by the City of Hopewell, please visit the link below: https://hopewellva.gov/202/Benefits-Plans Employer City of Hopewell Address 300 N Main St, Ste 223 Hopewell, Virginia, 23860 Phone 804-541-2211 804-541-2245 Website https://hopewellva.gov/employment-opportunities/ Apply