Maintenance Specialist (Asphalt)

City of Durham

Durham (NC)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 77,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

State and City retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

City of Durham is seeking skilled maintenance staff to maintain and repair city property, vehicles, and roads. You will operate heavy equipment including backhoes, excavators, rubber-tire loaders, and rollers, perform routine and preventive maintenance, and assist in training staff as needed.

A valid NC CDL A is required and prior experience in heavy equipment is essential. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a dynamic environment with opportunities for advancement and

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Four+ years of related maintenance and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Valid NC Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Safely load/unload heavy equipment onto trailers and tow between sites.
Perform pre/post-trip inspections and basic repairs.
Operate Backhoe, Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader and 10-ton roller; drive dump trucks regularly.
Assist in training staff and act as lead worker when assigned.
Maintain records such as timesheets and maintenance history reports.

Job description

Position Description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $53,272 - $77,169

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Summer Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

Top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the City of Durham's Environmental & Street Services Department a great place to work. Our consistent and steady work environment sets us apart from traditional construction-related worksites, and our exceptional benefits and retirement plans support your long-term success. We create the foundation on which Durham is built, using innovative methods that support the City's growth and enhance our quality of life. We need innovative, highly qualified talent to do that. If growing professionally while serving your community is for you, bring your skills to Durham!

This position is devoted to maintaining and repairing City property, vehicles and roads through the performance of semi-skilled and skilled labor and technical work. Incumbents perform a broad range of paraprofessional work ranging from routine to specialized skilled labor, technical repairs or operation of heavy equipment. Incumbents may assist in training staff and serve as a lead worker over other staff. Decision-making includes how and when tasks are carried out within an operational process, limited by the selection of the process and establishment of deadlines and outcomes. Incumbents may serve as lead workers at a job site, setting up safe work zones and training and guiding less experienced staff in assignments.

NOTE: The Environmental & Street Services division intends to hire Maintenance Specialists, depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant(s). You must apply separately for the section specific posting to be considered for that position.

Duties/Responsibilities

Must have the ability to safely and efficiently load/unload heavy equipment onto trailers and tow equipment to/from various jobsites and/or repair facilities.
Performing vehicle and equipment pre/post trip inspections; monitoring and replenishing fluids; performing basic corrective repairs.
At a minimum must be proficient in the operation of: Backhoe, Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader and 10-ton roller.
Must be able to drive dump trucks on a regular basis.
Additional experience in operating jumping jack tamper, 5-ton roller, asphalt paver and tack kettle.
Performing manual labor on projects by assisting in excavation work by hand digging ditches and trenches; backfilling; compacting and leveling earth to required grade; looping asphalt; construction landscaping.
Assisting in training staff and/or serving as lead worker over other staff.
Assisting with traffic control device installation and flagging operations for stationary and moving work zones.
Submitting neat and complete written and/or electronic records including times sheets, maintenance history report forms, pre/post trip inspection forms and other cost records as needed.
Checking and cleaning basins.
Utilizing performance management system to document own work progress and performance.
Performing other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Four (4) or more years of related specialized maintenance and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Valid NC Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Additional Preferred Skills

As part of the hiring process, there will be a practical, hands-on evaluation used for new operator candidates to assess their ability to safely and efficiently operate heavy machinery such as excavators, backhoes, skid steer loaders, and other construction-related equipment. Candidates will be required to create a trench that meets OSHA standards and then properly backfill the trench using the same equipment. This task demonstrates the candidate’s ability to maneuver essential components of the machinery, including the boom, front bucket, and stabilizers. Candidates will be tested and rated on their overall performance. These results will be used as part of the hiring process.

Ability to proficiently operate asphalt paver, Backhoe, Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader, 10-ton roller.
Familiar with placement, setting up and finishing of asphalt and use of hand tools required to perform these tasks.
Experience digging out asphalt cuts.
Experience loading/unloading heavy equipment onto trailers and towing to designated locations.
Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Ability to utilize communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Knowledge of DOT traffic laws and requirements applicable to heavy equipment operation.
Position designated as a Group 1, meaning it is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event.
Subject to stand-by/recall and after hours work and work during inclement weather.
Required to operate service truck and/or dump truck outfitted with plow based upon class of license possessed during winter weather operations.

Benefits – General Full-Time Employees

12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan

Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

City of Durham Website
Walk in
Job fair
Employee referral
Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below***
Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below***
Craig's List
Facebook
LinkedIn
GlassDoor
governmentjobs.com
Monster.com
Indeed.com
Employment Security Commission
Magazine/Newspaper
Other

If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or Juris Doctorate

How many years of experience do you have with related specialized maintenance and/or operating heavy equipment?

No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 4 years of related experience
4 years but less than 6 years of related experience
6 or more years of related experience

Please indicate which level of valid, unrestricted, CDL (Commercial Driver's License) license you currently possess?

CDL A license
CDL B license
CDL permit
No CDL license

Please select all the types of equipment you are proficient in operating.

Backhoe
Excavator
Rubber Tire Loader
Jet Vac Truck
Skid Steer Loader
Motor Grader
Dump Trucks
10 ton roller
Paver
Jumping jack tamper
Tack kettle
No experience with any of this equipment

This position is classified as Group 1, meaning it is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event. Employees possessing a CDL will be required to operate a dump truck, outfitted, with a snow plow and spreader during snow/ice events which will also require you to work an extended and altered work schedule. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?

Are you willing and able to work overtime, as needed with same day notice, to complete projects and assignments?

Are you willing and able to work an altered schedule based upon weather conditions and work demands with less than 24 hours notice for short and/or extended periods of time?

Do you have experience loading/unloading heavy equipment onto trailers and towing to designated locations?

Do you have experience digging out asphalt cuts?

Do you know the proper depth for digging out asphalt repairs on a State and City road?

Do you know the process in ordering asphalt material?

Do you know how to set-up a work zone for asphalt repair?

As part of the hiring process, there will be a practical, hands‑on evaluation used for new operator candidates to assess their ability to safely and efficiently operate heavy machinery such as excavators, backhoes, skid steer loaders, and other construction-related equipment. Candidates will be required to create a trench that meets OSHA standards and then properly backfill the trench using the same equipment. This task demonstrates the candidate’s ability to maneuver essential components of the machinery, including the boom, front bucket, and stabilizers. Are you willing and able to complete this evaluation?