Maintenance Technician III - Streets Operator

The City of Roanoke is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Maintenance Technician III in the Transportation Division. This position plays a key role in maintaining the safety and quality of our streets and public infrastructure.

As a Maintenance Technician III, you will perform skilled work involving the operation of heavy motorized equipment to support roadway maintenance and repair. Equipment may include an asphalt distributor, dump truck, backhoe, front-end loader, large motor grader, and various hand tools. Your responsibilities will include repairing alleys, road shoulders, medians, curbs, and sidewalks, as well as performing routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

In the absence of a supervisor, you may be asked to lead or operate independently on a street maintenance crew, demonstrating your ability to manage tasks and ensure quality work. This position also supports snow removal operations and responds to emergency maintenance tasks, which may require occasional work during nights, weekends, or holidays.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate logs, checklists, and pre-trip inspection sheets as part of daily operations. Flexibility is important, as additional tasks supporting the division may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• Three to five years of related experience and/or training in roadway maintenance or a similar trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) without an E restriction, or the ability to obtain within six months of employment

• Ability to obtain a Tanker Endorsement (N) within six months of employment may also be required

If youre a dependable team player with experience in roadway maintenance and a commitment to public service, we encourage you to apply.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non exempt position.