Technician II - Street Maintenance

Technician II - Street Maintenance

Salary

$46,488.00 - $51,126.40 Annually

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

5842 - (Oct 2026)

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Do you want to use your technical skills to enhance citizens quality of life by providing efficient public services and constructing, operating and maintaining the Citys infrastructure? If so, the Public Works Departments Technician II position in Street Maintenance may be the right career for you!

The Public Works Department Technician II in Street Maintenance is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $22.35 - $24.58 per hour (equivalent to $46,488 - $51,126 annually). Applicants who do not meet the qualifications for the Technician II level may be considered for another level within the department at an annual rate commensurate with applicant qualifications.

Preferred Hiring Ranges:

Journeyman: $19.54 - $21.00 per hour (equivalent to $40,643 - $43,680 annually)

Technician I: $20.45 - $22.50 per hour (equivalent to $42,536 - $46,800 annually)

Technician II: $22.35 - $24.58 per hour (equivalent to $46,488 - $51,126 annually)

As a Technician II in Street Maintenance, you will:

• Operate medium to large motorized equipment and make minor repairs to equipment;
• Operate smaller handheld tools, including concrete saws, jackhammers with air compressors, and more;
• Operate backhoe, loader, large dump truck, tractor, compaction equipment, trench rollers and related equipment
• Install, repair, maintain, and clean facilities and grounds;
• Set forms and grades to pour sidewalks, curbs, ADA ramps, slabs, and foundations;
• Screen and float fresh concrete, run edges, put in joints, and make decorative finishes and patterns;
• Supervise assigned crew members.
• Assist with a variety of duties, including but not limited to: preparation of daily reports; inventory and data entry in a computer; street and utility construction and maintenance; building pits and forms as needed; cutting tree limbs; backfilling, seeding, and mulching grounds; leaf and brush collection, as needed; refuse collection, as needed; and snow and ice control.

A detailed list of the ideal candidates knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the Technician II class specification.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements for Technician II Level:

• High school diploma or GED and moderate (1-3 years) experience in the operation of motorized equipment used in facility and ground maintenance, including experience in concrete work. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
• Valid commercial drivers license (CDL) required. (Applicants without a CDL will be considered for other levels and will be required to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire. On-the-job training is provided for candidates without a CDL.)
• At least 18 years of age by hire date.
• Ability to participate in a rotating, stand-by work program for off-hours emergency response is required.
• Current possession of or the ability to obtain VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Safety Certification within six months of hire or as class scheduling permits.
• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position.

Interested in a career with Public Works but dont meet all of the minimum requirements above for the Technician II level? All applicants will be considered, for the level in which they qualify, at a rate commensurate with qualifications as stated above in this ad.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Alcohol and drug testing as required by the Department of Transportations Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA);
• FMCSA Clearinghouse Query;
• DMV record review;
• Job-specific physical; and
• Criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: All candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history, in order to be considered. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 10/28/2026)

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and 15.5 holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including 15.5 observed holidays. More information on available benefits is listed on the Citys website.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 8th Grade
• Completed 8th Grade
• Attended High School
• High School Graduate
• GED
• Attend College
• College Graduate
• Attended Graduate School
• Masters Degree
• Graduate study beyond Masters
• Ph.D. or professional degree

02

How many years of experience do you have in the operation of motorized equipment used in facility and ground maintenance, including experience in concrete work?

• I do not have any experience.
• I have some experience but less than 1 year of experience.
• I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience.
• I have 3 or more years of experience.

03

Which of the following drivers license do you possess?

• No Valid Drivers License
• Valid Drivers License
• Valid Commercial Drivers Learners License
• Valid Commercial Drivers License (Class A or B)

04

Will you be at least 18 years of age by hire date? (If selected for this position, the hire date is estimated to be no sooner than 3 weeks from the date of your initial application. If you answer "no" to this question, Human Resources will follow-up with you to determine if you will turn 18 years of age by the anticipated end of this recruitment process.)

• Yes
• No

05

Are you available and willing to participate in a rotating, stand-by work program for off-hours emergency response?

• Yes
• No

06

Which of the following do you currently possess? Please select all that apply.

• VDOT Basic Work Zone Safety Certification
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Safety Certification
• Other
• None of the Above

07

If you selected "Other" as your response to question 6 above, please list your certification(s) in the field below.

08

I understand that if I do not meet the qualifications for the Technician II level that I may be considered for another level within the department at an annual rate commensurate with my qualifications.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Harrisonburg

Address 409 South Main Street

Third Floor

Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801

Phone 540.432.8920

540.432.7796

Website https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment