Maintenance and Operations Specialist

About the role

This class is part of a Maintenance and Operations Job Family. This position requires performing technical/skilled maintenance tasks combined with coordinating and completing work activities with assigned staff. Responsibilities may include organizing and executing work and assigning and overseeing work for lower-level staff; monitoring work progress; addressing citizens concerns regarding work sites and activities; inspecting completed work; providing technical expertise in complex situations; trouble-shooting field conditions, and using electronic software to research, plan, and complete work.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and executing work and assigning and overseeing work for lower-level staff
• Monitoring work progress
• Addressing citizens concerns regarding work sites and activities
• Inspecting completed work
• Providing technical expertise in complex situations
• Troubleshooting field conditions
• Using electronic software to research, plan, and complete work

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 2 years of related experience
• Experience executing stormwater/drainage construction or maintenance, including excavation, underground pipe installation, rip-rap placement, and final site grading
• Positive interaction and communication with citizens to resolve concerns and conflicts regarding work
• Experience operating heavy construction equipment
• Experience maintaining and providing minor repairs to construction equipment
• Working knowledge of industry-related safety requirements

Preferences

• 5 years or more related experience including proficient operation of heavy construction equipment/machinery (Excavators, loaders, skid steer, rollers), and installing and repairing gravity pipes
• Ability to operate plate tampers, compaction machines, heavy and light power tools
• Working knowledge of scheduling principles, storm/drainage maintenance principles: procedures, and methods
• Working knowledge of tools and equipment related to applicable maintenance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong record-keeping principles
• Proficient use of modern office technology, including GIS and records systems
• Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, and regulations
• Certification in Trenching and Excavation, Chainsaw Safety, OSHA 10; Special Requirements

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Must pass local, state, and federal background check
• Must pass a pre-employment physical
• Must be at least 18 years of age to perform duties which involve handling, applying or otherwise working with hazardous materials
• The position typically requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, and grasping light to heavy objects
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently
• May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises

Skills

• Proficient operation of heavy construction equipment/machinery (Excavators, loaders, skid steer, rollers)
• Installing and repairing gravity pipes
• Operating plate tampers, compaction machines, heavy and light power tools
• GIS-based database systems to identify and locate properties, infrastructure, and easements
• Safety regulations and requirements on a construction site
• Leading a construction crew and delegating tasks
• Maintaining and repairing construction equipment

Benefits

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Pay

Starting Salary Range $25.44/Hr.-$36.98/Hr.

Schedule

Normal work week is Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:00 pm, with a 7.5-hour workday and half-hour lunch, total of 8.0 hour day. Some Saturday work could be required to support other crews and projects on rare occasions. Overtime would be very limited for this position. This position may also be required to provide support during inclement weather and emergency related events.