Town of South Boston is hiring: Maintenance Worker in South Boston

Description : South Boston Public Works - Maintenance Worker

The Town of South Boston is accepting applications for Public Works. The positions are full time. The starting salary for a CDL Class A or B driver is $37,278 per year. The town offers a competitive benefits package that includes: health, dental, life insurance, VRS (Virginia Retirement System), paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Drug Test, Pre-employment physical, and valid background checks are required. South Boston Public Works serves a citizenry of just under 8,000 residents in an area of approximately 12 square miles. The Town of South Boston enjoys a small-town feel, while providing many of the same dining, lodging, commercial, and economic options of larger cities. If you find yourself with some time to spare, take a few minutes to stroll through our downtown shops and eateries, or walk along the historic Dan River.

Maintenance Worker Performs basic manual work in the maintenance of streets and facilities throughout the Town. Examples of work include: repairs asphalt roadways, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, cleans storm drain structures; mows, sweeps, shovels, assists in traffic control and set-up for special events and parades. This is heavy work often requiring exertion in excess of 100 pounds,

climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling and lifting. This position is primarily working Monday - Friday 7am-3:30 pm. Benefits & Salary:

Starting Salary is up to $34,278 depending on experience.

• Retirement program through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Mentoring and peer support for new hires.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational incentives for qualifying courses of study.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• All uniforms and equipment provided at no charge
• 10 accrued sick hours per month, 8-hour per month for annual leave (extends to 12 hours after 5 years)
• 15 paid holidays per year
• Overtime pay cycle between pay periods
• Short term and Long term disability
• Incentive pay for:
  • $300 per year for an Associate's Degree
  • $600 per year for a Bachelor's Degree
  • $900 for a Master's Degree

Preference will be given to applicants with a Class A or Class B CDL High School diploma or GED is required. A valid Virginia commercial driver's license, or ability to obtain one, within six months of hire date is required.