STREET MAINT TECH I

STREET MAINT TECH I

Salary

$41,600.00 Annually

Location

1700 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

03609

Department

Public Works

Division

Streets

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

6/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
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Description

The Streets Division of the Public Works Department is seeking qualified female and male candidates who enjoy working outdoors in a fast paced environment and wants to be part of the Street Maintenance Team. Primary duties include asphalt maintenance, leaf collection snow removal & emergency response. Construction experience preferred.

This position is full time and offers competitive benefit package (including medical, dental, life insurance, etc.), paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour but compensation will be negotiated based on possession of Commercial Drivers License and relevant streets maintenance experience.

For more information about working for the City and the competitive benefits offered click here.

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to help make a positive difference in the Lynchburg community.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Provide direct or indirect service to the citizens.

• Operates various equipment, motorized and non motorized such as dump truck, loader, forklift, asphalt roller, tar distributor; air compressors, plate tamper and jack hammer while performing routine repair, maintenance and construction on city streets
• Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, tools, equipment and other materials;
• Performs basic repair and preventive maintenance on equipment;
• Manually spreads asphalt, gravel and other materials;
• Performs leaf collection operating a variety of equipment;
• Cleans curbs, gutters and ditches;
• Assists in work zone traffic control set up;
• Directs traffic at construction sites as a certified flagger;
• Performs litter collection;
• Works in snow removal operation as assigned;
• Uses blue prints, maps & manuals to perform work; interprets written & oral instructions;
• Completes necessary documentation such as work orders & logs;
• Performs routine calculations relative to street maintenance;
• Follows all safety precautions;
• Participates in training;
• Communicates effectively and courteously with customers, peers and others;
• Actively participates in team activities such as problem solving & planning;
• Works various schedules as assigned;
• Performs other duties as necessary.
• ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED);

Street Maintenance Experience Preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of valid drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and anacceptable driving recordbased on City criteria
• Must hold a valid license for at least 3 years
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License Learners permit in 45 days of employment;
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers License within 90 days of employment;
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within 6 months
• Ability to obtain a Flagging Certificate;
• Relevant background checks including criminal background checks must be completed and approved;
• Pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening.

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the Citys goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS);

the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit

• Life insurance at no cost to the employee

• Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.

• Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance

• Paid Time Off

• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures

01

This position requires you to work outdoors for extended periods of time in various weather conditions, such as extreme heat, cold, snow and rain. What experience do you have in working in similar conditions?

02

This position requires you to be available to work snow removal and other emergencies in the evening and weekends typically in 12 hour periods. Can you work this schedule?

03

This position requires operation of light and heavy equipment and use of streets maintenance hand tools. List equipment and tools that you have used.

04

If you currently possess a CDL License, please identify the CDL class you possess.

05

DMV Release Notice: This position requires a valid drivers license and acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City permission to obtain my driving record.

• Yes
• No
• I do not currently possess a Virginia Drivers License

06

Please provide your drivers license number so that your driving record can be obtained.

07

(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record. You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.

• Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
• Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.)
• Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Drivers License during the past 3 years.

Required Question

Employer City of Lynchburg

Address 900 Church Street

Lynchburg, Virginia, 24504

Phone (434) 455-4200

Website https://www.lynchburgva.gov/human-resources