City of Alexandria
An Overview In pursuit of service excellence, the Superintendent of the Public Works Services (PWS) capital paving program plans and oversees all capital paving projects (primarily major street resurfacing and capital sidewalk construction) for the PWS/Maintenance Division. An employee in this class plans, secures necessary funding, including grant funding, procures contracts, oversees construction, inspects finished work, processes payments, and directs and supervises staff. The incumbent must be available during emergencies, including but not limited to winter storms, snow, hurricanes, coastal storms, flooding, etc. Supervision is received from the Division Chief of Public Works Services, but considerable latitude is granted for the independent performance of duties. The Opportunity
Perform condition assessments of public infrastructure and major street resurfacing programs and recommend projects with cost estimates for funding in the 5-year Capital Improvement Program;
Coordinate projects with design consultants, utility representatives, adjacent property owners, businesses, and other agencies and City departments;
Planning and managing major concrete maintenance work in advance of resurfacing; Securing necessary grant funding and contracts while working within the approved CIP budget;
Management of contractors and inspectors to ensure work is completed properly and as planned, which involves inspection of finished work, prior to payment;
Provide updates to senior-level management and elected officials;
Develops and maintains the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) model and multi-year resurfacing schedule;
Manages the City's use of the MicroPaver software program in the analysis and use of pavement maintenance best practices and compiles data;
Serves as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for both asphalt and concrete contracts;
Provide construction management and field inspection services to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, check submittals and progress payments, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure public safety;
Directs and supervises staff, encompassing all administrative functions, including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, assigning work, reviewing performance, administering discipline, and addressing employee-related issues; and
Performs related duties as assigned.
About the Department T&ES strives to improve the overall quality of life within the City of Alexandria by developing a superior infrastructure. In order to contribute to the physical, social, and economic growth of the City of Alexandria, the T&ES employee team provides services of the highest quality in the areas of engineering, environmental quality, traffic control, transit, construction and inspection, surveying, street, sewer and fire hydrant maintenance, and resource and recovery collection.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
High School Diploma or GED supplemented by construction trade school courses; three years of experience in all phases of street construction and repair or sewer construction and repair, including some experience as a construction Labor Supervisor; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employee must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of their residence; thorough knowledge of hazards involved and safety precautions to be taken; ability to perform technical inspection of public and private construction sites; ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others; ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; physical ability to perform tasks often under adverse weather conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
To be considered the ideal candidate, applicants will possess the minimum requirements listed above as well as a two-year college degree/associates degree, five (5) years of roadway construction/maintenance experience, a demonstrated ability to review roadway and construction maintenance activities, recommend projects, and possess knowledge of applicable public works and engineering standards related to street maintenance, asphalt, concrete maintenance procedures, materials, equipment, and techniques. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated skills in field measurement and specifications, quantity estimates, pay items, and who possess a VDOT Asphalt Field I and II Certifications and ACI concrete certification.
Notes
This position requires the successful completion of a criminal records background check and not limited to a drug screening prior to employment.
An Overview In pursuit of service excellence, the Superintendent of the Public Works Services (PWS) capital paving program plans and oversees all capital paving projects (primarily major street resurfacing and capital sidewalk construction) for the PWS/Maintenance Division. An employee in this class plans, secures necessary funding, including grant funding, procures contracts, oversees construction, inspects finished work, processes payments, and directs and supervises staff. The incumbent must be available during emergencies, including but not limited to winter storms, snow, hurricanes, coastal storms, flooding, etc. Supervision is received from the Division Chief of Public Works Services, but considerable latitude is granted for the independent performance of duties. The Opportunity
Perform condition assessments of public infrastructure and major street resurfacing programs and recommend projects with cost estimates for funding in the 5-year Capital Improvement Program;
Coordinate projects with design consultants, utility representatives, adjacent property owners, businesses, and other agencies and City departments;
Planning and managing major concrete maintenance work in advance of resurfacing; Securing necessary grant funding and contracts while working within the approved CIP budget;
Management of contractors and inspectors to ensure work is completed properly and as planned, which involves inspection of finished work, prior to payment;
Provide updates to senior-level management and elected officials;
Develops and maintains the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) model and multi-year resurfacing schedule;
Manages the City's use of the MicroPaver software program in the analysis and use of pavement maintenance best practices and compiles data;
Serves as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for both asphalt and concrete contracts;
Provide construction management and field inspection services to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, check submittals and progress payments, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure public safety;
Directs and supervises staff, encompassing all administrative functions, including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, assigning work, reviewing performance, administering discipline, and addressing employee-related issues; and
Performs related duties as assigned.
About the Department T&ES strives to improve the overall quality of life within the City of Alexandria by developing a superior infrastructure. In order to contribute to the physical, social, and economic growth of the City of Alexandria, the T&ES employee team provides services of the highest quality in the areas of engineering, environmental quality, traffic control, transit, construction and inspection, surveying, street, sewer and fire hydrant maintenance, and resource and recovery collection.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
High School Diploma or GED supplemented by construction trade school courses; three years of experience in all phases of street construction and repair or sewer construction and repair, including some experience as a construction Labor Supervisor; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employee must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of their residence; thorough knowledge of hazards involved and safety precautions to be taken; ability to perform technical inspection of public and private construction sites; ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others; ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; physical ability to perform tasks often under adverse weather conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
To be considered the ideal candidate, applicants will possess the minimum requirements listed above as well as a two-year college degree/associates degree, five (5) years of roadway construction/maintenance experience, a demonstrated ability to review roadway and construction maintenance activities, recommend projects, and possess knowledge of applicable public works and engineering standards related to street maintenance, asphalt, concrete maintenance procedures, materials, equipment, and techniques. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated skills in field measurement and specifications, quantity estimates, pay items, and who possess a VDOT Asphalt Field I and II Certifications and ACI concrete certification.
Notes
This position requires the successful completion of a criminal records background check and not limited to a drug screening prior to employment.
City of Fairburn
Fairburn, GA
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Street Maintenance Worker I is a non-exempt hourly entry-level position responsible for constructing and maintaining street-related infrastructure in the City. Incumbent in this class generally performs work as a member of a team of employees carrying out day-to-day maintenance of City facilities and grounds; using appropriate tools and equipment commensurate with the difficulty or magnitude of assigned tasks. Incumbent must maintain professionalism and courtesy while exposed to stressful situations associated with Building and Property Management operations.
Job Responsibilities/Duties
Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under general supervision:
Operates various equipment such as a loader, backhoe, saws and concrete grinders, floats, air compressors, pumps, pneumatic tools, wood chippers, bush-hog and tractors and a variety of other hand tools.
Provides temporary traffic control during work zone construction activities.
Participates in the installation of traffic signs.
Uses specialized tools including hydraulically-operated equipment.
Operates lawn-care tools and equipment, such as mowers, weed trimmers, and leaf-blowers.
Places and grades asphalt.
Installs and repairs fences, guard rails, and barricades.
Flushes, builds, and repairs storm drains, catch-basins, manholes, laterals, and drainage ditches.
Troubleshoots, services, and makes minor repairs to trucks and equipment.
Polices, loads and unloads trash, and assists in other work required to maintain cleanliness of the City.
Refers complaints to superior.
Maintains daily records of activities.
Represents the City to the general public.
Performs general heavy physical labor with non-mechanized hand tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED;
Holds or can obtain a flagging certification for traffic control;
General experience in street maintenance activities of at least 2 years.
Possess a valid Georgia driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of activities of street maintenance, reconstruction, restoration, paving, sealing, storm installation, manholes and other drains system maintenance, and other City infrastructure maintenance.
Knowledge of planting seeds, bulbs, foliage, trees, shrubs, flowers, ground covering and applying mulch.
Knowledge of use of maintenance tools and equipment.
Skill in lawn mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and thatch removal functions.
Skill in use of operating hand and power tools, vehicles, and related light & medium duty equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Skill in mixing, spraying, spreading fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using handheld and automatic sprayers, spreaders.
Skill to perform routine arithmetic calculations.
Ability to operate a loader, backhoe, saw, concrete grinder, floats, air compressor, pump, pneumatic tools, woodchipper, bush-hog, tractor and variety of hand tools.
Ability to use specialized tools including hydraulically-operated equipment.
Ability to operate heavy maintenance and construction equipment.
Ability to places and grades asphalt.
Ability to installs and repairs fences, guard rails, and barricades.
Ability to flush, builds, and repairs storm drains, catch-basins, manholes, laterals, and drainage ditches.
Ability to troubleshoot and makes minor repairs to trucks and equipment.
Ability to load and unload trash and assist in work required to maintain the clean condition of the City.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to exercise sound and effective judgment within established policy and guidelines.
Ability to work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to use protective clothing and equipment such as masks, coats, vests, hard hats, boots, goggles, gloves, reflective vest and other safety devices.
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
The work is typically performed with the employee standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping or climbing. The employee must frequently lift objects weighing between twenty-five (25) and up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
Work Environment
The work is typically performed outside in extreme temperatures for extended periods of time. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and irritating chemicals. The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, reflective vests and/or other protective devices
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Street Maintenance Worker I is a non-exempt hourly entry-level position responsible for constructing and maintaining street-related infrastructure in the City. Incumbent in this class generally performs work as a member of a team of employees carrying out day-to-day maintenance of City facilities and grounds; using appropriate tools and equipment commensurate with the difficulty or magnitude of assigned tasks. Incumbent must maintain professionalism and courtesy while exposed to stressful situations associated with Building and Property Management operations.
Job Responsibilities/Duties
Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under general supervision:
Operates various equipment such as a loader, backhoe, saws and concrete grinders, floats, air compressors, pumps, pneumatic tools, wood chippers, bush-hog and tractors and a variety of other hand tools.
Provides temporary traffic control during work zone construction activities.
Participates in the installation of traffic signs.
Uses specialized tools including hydraulically-operated equipment.
Operates lawn-care tools and equipment, such as mowers, weed trimmers, and leaf-blowers.
Places and grades asphalt.
Installs and repairs fences, guard rails, and barricades.
Flushes, builds, and repairs storm drains, catch-basins, manholes, laterals, and drainage ditches.
Troubleshoots, services, and makes minor repairs to trucks and equipment.
Polices, loads and unloads trash, and assists in other work required to maintain cleanliness of the City.
Refers complaints to superior.
Maintains daily records of activities.
Represents the City to the general public.
Performs general heavy physical labor with non-mechanized hand tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED;
Holds or can obtain a flagging certification for traffic control;
General experience in street maintenance activities of at least 2 years.
Possess a valid Georgia driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of activities of street maintenance, reconstruction, restoration, paving, sealing, storm installation, manholes and other drains system maintenance, and other City infrastructure maintenance.
Knowledge of planting seeds, bulbs, foliage, trees, shrubs, flowers, ground covering and applying mulch.
Knowledge of use of maintenance tools and equipment.
Skill in lawn mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and thatch removal functions.
Skill in use of operating hand and power tools, vehicles, and related light & medium duty equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Skill in mixing, spraying, spreading fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using handheld and automatic sprayers, spreaders.
Skill to perform routine arithmetic calculations.
Ability to operate a loader, backhoe, saw, concrete grinder, floats, air compressor, pump, pneumatic tools, woodchipper, bush-hog, tractor and variety of hand tools.
Ability to use specialized tools including hydraulically-operated equipment.
Ability to operate heavy maintenance and construction equipment.
Ability to places and grades asphalt.
Ability to installs and repairs fences, guard rails, and barricades.
Ability to flush, builds, and repairs storm drains, catch-basins, manholes, laterals, and drainage ditches.
Ability to troubleshoot and makes minor repairs to trucks and equipment.
Ability to load and unload trash and assist in work required to maintain the clean condition of the City.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to exercise sound and effective judgment within established policy and guidelines.
Ability to work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to use protective clothing and equipment such as masks, coats, vests, hard hats, boots, goggles, gloves, reflective vest and other safety devices.
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
The work is typically performed with the employee standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping or climbing. The employee must frequently lift objects weighing between twenty-five (25) and up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
Work Environment
The work is typically performed outside in extreme temperatures for extended periods of time. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and irritating chemicals. The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, reflective vests and/or other protective devices
APC Construction, Co. LLC
Denver, CO
JOB TITLE : Heavy Equipment Operator (bilingual preferred)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : Operates and maintains various types of earth moving, paving and general construction equipment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Reports directly to supervisor and/or project superintendent and/or Vice President of Operations.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED : None.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Requires full range of body motion including and operating levers or controls, manual dexterity and eye hand coordination. Requires use of foot-controlled pedals and sitting for extensive periods of time. Occasionally requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 100 pounds. Sometimes requires working at heights. Requires correct vision and hearing within normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. This is a safety sensitive position.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS : Frequent exposure to rain, sleet, snow, dust, mud, heat, cold, noise and other conditions common to a construction site. Contractual obligations may require irregular hours, out-of-town work, overnight stays, nights, weekends, and holidays.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES : (This may not include all of the duties assigned)
Reads and sets elevations and grades.
Distinguishes between properties, types and moisture content of soils.
Performs preventative maintenance and inspections.
Operates various types of ditching, trenching, hoisting, earth-moving, and miscellaneous construction equipment (or asphalt and concrete paving machines and equipment).
Starts, warms up, checks controls and shuts down machines.
Performs pre-and post-operational inspections.
Knows, understands, and follows the rules and regulations of the Company “Employee Safety Policy and Handbook.”
Performs related work as required.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS :
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand and power tools. Knowledge of the working mechanics of diesel and gas engines, hydraulics and electrical functions of construction equipment. Knowledge of welding processes. Understanding of the hazards of chemicals including materials such as oils, antifreeze, asphalt, cement, solvents, and battery acids. Basic reading, writing and simple math skills. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
EDUCATION : High school diploma or equivalent may be required.
EXPERIENCE : Minimum 1 year heavy equipment experience, asphalt paving experience a plus.
CERTIFICATE / LICENSE : Valid and active driver license may be required. CDL License with hazardous materials is preferred, but may not be required.
ALTERNATIVE TO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Construction experience within this job description and a commercial, active and valid driver license (CDL) with endorsement is preferred.
JOB TITLE : Heavy Equipment Operator (bilingual preferred)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : Operates and maintains various types of earth moving, paving and general construction equipment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Reports directly to supervisor and/or project superintendent and/or Vice President of Operations.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED : None.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Requires full range of body motion including and operating levers or controls, manual dexterity and eye hand coordination. Requires use of foot-controlled pedals and sitting for extensive periods of time. Occasionally requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 100 pounds. Sometimes requires working at heights. Requires correct vision and hearing within normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. This is a safety sensitive position.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS : Frequent exposure to rain, sleet, snow, dust, mud, heat, cold, noise and other conditions common to a construction site. Contractual obligations may require irregular hours, out-of-town work, overnight stays, nights, weekends, and holidays.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES : (This may not include all of the duties assigned)
Reads and sets elevations and grades.
Distinguishes between properties, types and moisture content of soils.
Performs preventative maintenance and inspections.
Operates various types of ditching, trenching, hoisting, earth-moving, and miscellaneous construction equipment (or asphalt and concrete paving machines and equipment).
Starts, warms up, checks controls and shuts down machines.
Performs pre-and post-operational inspections.
Knows, understands, and follows the rules and regulations of the Company “Employee Safety Policy and Handbook.”
Performs related work as required.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS :
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand and power tools. Knowledge of the working mechanics of diesel and gas engines, hydraulics and electrical functions of construction equipment. Knowledge of welding processes. Understanding of the hazards of chemicals including materials such as oils, antifreeze, asphalt, cement, solvents, and battery acids. Basic reading, writing and simple math skills. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
EDUCATION : High school diploma or equivalent may be required.
EXPERIENCE : Minimum 1 year heavy equipment experience, asphalt paving experience a plus.
CERTIFICATE / LICENSE : Valid and active driver license may be required. CDL License with hazardous materials is preferred, but may not be required.
ALTERNATIVE TO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Construction experience within this job description and a commercial, active and valid driver license (CDL) with endorsement is preferred.
APC Construction, Co. LLC
Denver area
JOB TITLE : Asphalt Paving Personnel / Laborer
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : Performs general skilled or unskilled construction related activities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Reports directly to supervisor or project superintendent.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED : None.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Requires full range of body motion including handling and operating various hand and power tools, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and bending over for extended periods of time. Requires reaching, crawling, climbing, grasping, kneeling, squatting, and twisting. Often requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 100 lbs. Sometimes requires working at heights. Requires correct vision and hearing within normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. This is a safety sensitive position.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS : Frequent exposure to rain, sleet, snow, dust, mud, heat, cold, noise and other conditions coming to construction site. Contractual obligations may require irregular hours, out-of-town work, overnight stays, nights, weekends, and holidays.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES : (This may not include all of the duties assigned)
Hauls and moves materials around job site
Strips forms, stacks materials
Shovels and rakes asphalt and dirt
Know and understand, as well as follow, the rules and regulations of the Company “Employee Safety Policy and Handbook.”
Performs related work as required
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS :
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The ability to operate, with knowledge, awareness and understanding of the working elements of heavy construction, earth moving, paving and general construction equipment.
Knowledge of asphalt paving operations
Ability to handle work load
Strong work ethic
Previous experience in asphalt paving related field
Regular and on-time attendance required
EDUCATION : High School Diploma or equivalent may be required.
EXPERIENCE : Minimum 2 years’ experience may be required
CERTIFICATE / LICENSE : Valid and active driver’s license required
ALTERNATIVE TO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : None.
JOB TITLE : Asphalt Paving Personnel / Laborer
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : Performs general skilled or unskilled construction related activities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Reports directly to supervisor or project superintendent.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED : None.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Requires full range of body motion including handling and operating various hand and power tools, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and bending over for extended periods of time. Requires reaching, crawling, climbing, grasping, kneeling, squatting, and twisting. Often requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 100 lbs. Sometimes requires working at heights. Requires correct vision and hearing within normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. This is a safety sensitive position.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS : Frequent exposure to rain, sleet, snow, dust, mud, heat, cold, noise and other conditions coming to construction site. Contractual obligations may require irregular hours, out-of-town work, overnight stays, nights, weekends, and holidays.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES : (This may not include all of the duties assigned)
Hauls and moves materials around job site
Strips forms, stacks materials
Shovels and rakes asphalt and dirt
Know and understand, as well as follow, the rules and regulations of the Company “Employee Safety Policy and Handbook.”
Performs related work as required
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS :
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The ability to operate, with knowledge, awareness and understanding of the working elements of heavy construction, earth moving, paving and general construction equipment.
Knowledge of asphalt paving operations
Ability to handle work load
Strong work ethic
Previous experience in asphalt paving related field
Regular and on-time attendance required
EDUCATION : High School Diploma or equivalent may be required.
EXPERIENCE : Minimum 2 years’ experience may be required
CERTIFICATE / LICENSE : Valid and active driver’s license required
ALTERNATIVE TO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : None.