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Street Maintenance WorkerDepartment: Public Works - Street Department Location: Charleston, West Virginia Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $14.50 up to $15.71 hourly, based on experience Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM (subject to evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency overtime)Job Summary: The City of Charleston is seeking a hardworking and dependable individual to join our Street Department as a Street Maintenance Worker. This position is responsible for performing a variety of manual labor tasks related to the maintenance and repair of city streets, roads, rights‑of‑ways, and other public areas. Work is performed outdoors year‑round and involves tasks such as blacktop, concrete work, storm line installation, and snow/ice removal.Work Hours: The position will be expected to work a schedule established by the Department Head. Typical hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. It is also expected that the position will work other hours including nights, weekends, and/or holidays as necessary or requested in order to fulfill the City's vision and/or to accomplish departmental goals. Mandatory overtime may be required during certain occasions including, but not limited to, times of snow/ice removal.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Dig trenches, lay storm lines, shovel asphalt, and rake gravelPour and finish blacktop and concreteInstall and maintain guardrailsAssist with traffic control (road closures, flagging)Support special events through setup and cleanupPerform storm debris removal and snow/ice operationsOperate hand and power tools in a safe and efficient mannerFollow verbal and written instructionsComplete basic forms and reportsOther duties as assigned by the Department Head or SupervisorMinimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED requiredValid West Virginia Driver's License (must be maintained)Prior experience in construction, street maintenance, or related field preferredMust be legally authorized to work in the United StatesProficiency in reading and speaking EnglishKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:To deliver efficient and effective public service, the City of Charleston seeks team members who demonstrate the following core competencies, aligned with the City's vision:Accountability – Takes responsibility for one's own actions.Adaptability – Responds positively and flexibly to change.Communication – Listens actively and communicates clearly, concisely, and respectfully in speech and writing.Initiative – Takes proactive steps to complete tasks or resolve issues without being prompted.Judgment & Decision‑Making – Evaluates situations and makes sound, fact‑based decisions.Customer Service – Delivers courteous, accessible, and high‑quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.Professional Development – Actively seeks opportunities to grow technical skills and job knowledge.Teamwork & Cooperation – Collaborates effectively with others to support the City's mission and achieve departmental goals and objectives.Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, digging, and carryingRegular exposure to traffic, weather elements, moving equipment, and construction hazardsWork requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and following all safety guidelinesCompensation & Benefits:Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insuranceEnrollment in the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System)Optional 457 deferred compensation planPaid vacation and sick leaveEqual Opportunity Employer:EEO: The City of Charleston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all current employees and new applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr