Construction Maintenance Worker - Water Distribution

City of Kannapolis; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kannapolis is seeking a Construction Maintenance Worker to perform semiskilled construction, maintenance and repair work on public facilities under general supervision.

The role operates equipment such as dump trucks, mowers, chainsaws, and concrete mixers; assists with water/sewer line work, pothole repairs, erosion control, and landscaping; and may require overtime or on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform manual labor and follow instructions.
• CDL A within one year and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform semiskilled construction, maintenance, and repair on streets, water, and sewer facilities.
• Operate equipment such as dump trucks, mowers, weed-eaters, chainsaws, and mixers.
• Load materials, assist with water/sewer line work and meter installation.
• Spread asphalt and perform pothole repair; assist erosion control and landscaping.
• Support on-call duties and overtime as required.

Skills

Manual labor

Reading & writing

Follow oral instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CDL A

Water Distribution Certification

Wastewater Certification

Flagger Certification

Pesticide Certification

Job description

HIRING RANGE: $21.57 - $24.80 hourly; $44,871 - $51,601 annually

Open until filled.

JOB SUMMARY

The Construction Maintenance Worker performs responsible semiskilled work on a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects. Reporting to the Crew Chief, the Construction Maintenance Worker works under general supervision sufficient to monitor progress and assess achievement of key performance indicators.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs a variety of semiskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public facilities such as streets, water, and sewer lines, drain ways and sidewalks.

• Operates dump trucks, mowers, weed-eaters, chain saws, concrete mixers, trimmers, tractors, hydraulic winches, hoists, boom truck, rear loader, and similar equipment.
• Loads and hauls materials to and from job sites; assists in the installation of pipe in ditch line; assists in the installation and repair of catch basins; cleans catch basins, manholes and sewer lines.
• Assists with the installation and repair of water and sewer lines and related facilities; assists in the installation and removal of water meters.
• Assists with spreading asphalt to repair potholes and utility cuts in streets.
• Assists in cleaning rights-of-way on public streets and property; cuts limbs; collects limbs; mows grass, sprays weeds.

• Installs and maintains erosion control.

• Assists with traffic control and flagging; assists with setting up work zones.
• Performs general landscaping and surface restoration at job sites.
• Assists with the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Assists with snow removal and ice control.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Additional duties may include:

• Operation of a Hydro-Vac to locate water lines.
  • Installation of sample taps on residential service lines.
  • Mowing pipeline right-of-ways and other areas with tractors, skid steers, and zero-turn mowers.
  • Occasionally assisting WTP maintenance with tasks.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned. Skill in the use of equipment to which assigned.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy articles.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associations.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

HighSchool diploma or GED preferred and minimal experience in the operation of motorized equipment. Those applying without a high school diploma or GED must have 10th grade reading level and ability to write complete sentences.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to acquire a Class A commercial driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina within one year of employment. CDL A must be maintained for the duration of employment. Demonstrated safe driving history. Possession of or ability to obtain Class C Water Distribution, Wastewater Collections I certifications, Flagger, ITRE and Pesticide certification as needed within one year of employment as applicable for each Division.

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This position is subject to random substance abuse testing at any time for the duration of employment and while occupying a DOT regulated position.

This position may require occasional overtime. It also includes mandatory on-call responsibilities in accordance with the Kannapolis Personnel Policy.

JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm’s length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus.