Construction Worker I

Town of Wake Forest; North Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Wake Forest is seeking an employee to perform unskilled landscaping and maintenance tasks in the streets division, primarily in the cemetery and surrounding grounds. The role involves mowing, trimming, cleaning, leaf collection, and assisting other crews on street maintenance projects.

Responsibilities include operating light equipment, using hand tools, and following safety procedures while working outdoors in all weather. A valid NC driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in construction or grounds maintenance preferred.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License required.
• CDL Class B with N Tanker endorsement preferred.
• Traffic zone flagger certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs mowing and groundskeeping at cemetery and other grounds.
• Removes leaves and debris; trims shrubbery and landscapes ground.
• Assists in laying out grave sites and answers public inquiries.
• Maintains streets and rights-of-way; operates pickup trucks and light equipment.
• Sets up traffic zones and assists with signing for construction and flagging traffic.
• Performs routine maintenance and simple repairs on equipment.
• Works as part of leaf collection crew and supports other departments as needed.

Skills

Unskilled manual labor

Hand tools

Light equipment operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Drive large trucks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

An employee in this class performs responsible unskilled landscaping and maintenance work in the streets division of the public works department. Work is primarily performed in the town’s cemetery but is also performed in other public works divisions. Work involves maintenance, mowing, trimming, cleaning, and maintaining public grounds, cemeteries, and rights-of-way. Work also includes collecting leaves on a crew and other public works work. The employee is often assigned to work on other street department maintenance crews performing various unskilled and semi-skilled tasks. When performing these tasks, work may be in the form of assisting other workers or working alone on particular tasks. Work is distinguished from that of higher-level construction workers in the skill level at which the work is performed. Work involves the use of a variety of tools and light equipment. The employees are subject to working primarily in outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the right-of-way maintenance supervisor.

Employee Values: Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are expected to uphold and exhibit the Town’s shared employee values of caring, commitment, character, and collaboration.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Performs various maintenance tasks such as cutting grass using weed eaters, tractors, power riding, and push; mowers; removing leaves and debris; trimming shrubbery and clearing and landscaping ground.
• Mows and performs groundskeeping work in the cemetery.
• Assists in laying off grave sites.
• Answers questions for the public visiting the cemetery.
• Mow's street and sidewalk rights-of-way.
• Rakes leaves.
• Operates pickup or dump trucks; checks oil, other fluid levels, and tires.
• Cleans out catch basins; sweeps and cleans sidewalks and streets.
• Sets up traffic zones and assist with signing for construction and flagging traffic.
• Plants, waters, fertilizes, and trims trees and plant material.
• Erects street signs.
• Assists crews in pouring and spreading concrete and asphalt.
• Assists street construction and maintenance crews as needed.
• Provides assistance to other departments and divisions as needed.
• Works as a member of a leaf collection crew.
• Performs routine maintenance and makes repairs on light equipment.
• Assists other crews as needed.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques applied in unskilled manual labor.
• Working knowledge of standard hand tools, operation of light equipment, and materials used in assigned work.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and respond courteously to citizens.
• Ability to drive large trucks.
• Ability to use assigned tools.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.

Desirable Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school with some experience working in construction and/or grounds maintenance.

Special Requirement

Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License

Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver License - CDL Class “B” with class "N" Tanker endorsement preferred.

Traffic zone flagger certification.

Physical Requirements

Work in this class is very physical and requires physical stamina and dexterity to lift heavy amounts for a sustained period. The employee must be able to physically perform the physical functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform heavy work, occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force, 50 to 75 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.