Maintenance Technician (Street)-$1,500 Sign-On Bonus

City of Hickory; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EAP visits

401k matching

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness clinic

Voluntary life

Job summary

The City of Hickory is seeking a general laborer to perform a variety of outdoor and manual tasks. The role supports street maintenance, drainage, and stormwater projects across city facilities.

Responsibilities include operating basic equipment, assisting with concrete work, and ensuring safe work practices in variable weather. After-hours work may be required during emergencies or seasonal needs.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and perform basic math to high-school level.
• Valid NC driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Knowledge of City safety policies and procedures.
• Experience using common work tools.
• Ability to follow instructions reliably.

Responsibilities

• Cut limbs and brush; operate a chainsaw.
• Help with street maintenance tasks.
• Clean ditches and drainage pipes.
• Form and finish concrete.
• Assist stormwater construction.
• Pick up litter along streets.
• Direct traffic at worksites.
• Load/unload equipment; set up work sites.
• Operate jackhammer and other equipment as needed.
• Sow grass and spread straw.
• Operate snowplow when required.
• Operate mower, weed eater, hedge trimmer.
• Set up/clean up for events.
• After-hours work during emergencies.

Skills

Basic literacy & math

Driver's license

Safety policies

Tool handling

Following instructions

Tools

Shovel

Rake

Chainsaw

Chipper

Weed eater

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for performing general laboring duties.

Salary Depends On Experience

Knowledge And Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Knowledge of City and safety policies and procedures.
• Skill in using such tools and equipment as a shovel, rake, chainsaw, chipper, and weed eater.
• Skill in following instructions.

Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Major Duties

• Cuts tree limbs and branches; picks up brush and leaves; operates a chainsaw.
• Assists with performing street maintenance duties.
• Cleans ditches and drainage pipes.
• Assists with forming and finishing concrete.
• Assists with construction of stormwater infrastructure.
• Picks up litter, trash, and dead animals along city streets.
• Directs traffic at work sites.
• Loads and unloads equipment and supplies; sets up and cleans up work sites.
• Operates Jack hammer and other equipment as needed.
• Sows grass and spreads straw.
• Operates a snowplow.
• Operates lawn mower, weed eater, hedge trimmer, or other equipment as needed.
• Sets up and cleans up for special events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• After-hours work is required as necessary during emergencies, inclement weather and other times as necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects; reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time; climb ladders and balance; climb into vehicles and equipment; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move more than 100 pounds. An employee in this position will have successfully passed a "Functional Prework Screen" administered by a professional and impartial third party specialist.

SAFETY SENSITIVE

This position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, machinery with moving parts, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

Benefits

The City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package valued at over 30% of an employee's annual salary. Employer provided benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• 12 paid sick leave days per year
• Paid vacation
• Health insurance for employees and family members
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program - 5 FREE visits
• 15.1% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System
• Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k
• Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to ($125,000)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• On-site Wellness Clinic
• A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, short-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Employees working in seasonal/part-time positions are not eligible for benefits.*