Maintenance Technician II - Street Sweeper

Street Sweeper

The City of Roanoke's Department of Public Works is seeking a Street Sweeper to serve in the Stormwater Division. This position is responsible for operating a street sweeper and / or dump truck, including both automatic and manual transmission vehicles. The role may also involve operating a backhoe, heavy front-end loader, or skid steer for street and construction repair work.

Key responsibilities include performing basic service and minor repairs or adjustments on equipment, completing accurate log sheets, checklists, and pre-trip inspection reports, and assisting with standby or emergency work as needed.

Qualifications :

• Class B CDL preferred.
• Must obtain a Class B CDL with tanker (N) endorsement within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within 6 months of hire.

Salary : $36,514.24 - $41,991.37 Annually

Location : City of Roanoke Public Works - 1802 Courtland Road NE Roanoke, VA

Job Type : Full Time Non-Exempt

Job Number : 03092

Department : Public Works

Division : Stormwater Management

Opening Date : 09 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 28 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Examples of Duties :

Supplemental Information :

Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of an appropriate class A, B or C commercial driver's license with Hazardous Material and tank endorsement. May require Playground Inspection Certification to be acquired after hire. May require journey-level licensure in an area of skilled trades.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.