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

CityofHickory; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CityofHickory is seeking a dedicated individual for a maintenance position involving the installation and repair of traffic signage. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, ability to operate required equipment, and meet physical demands. This role requires effective communication and is critical for maintaining the city's safety and traffic flow.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold a valid NC Class C driver's license.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing, installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signs.
• Assisting in special events and performing preventative maintenance.
• Removing materials from rights-of-way.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical calculations

Manufacturing and installing traffic signs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hydraulic post pullers

Truck-mounted cranes

Job description

For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry, and quality.

Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River, approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 40,000 residents call Hickory their home, and it is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area. The city boasts outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory covers over 4,000 acres with many public access areas.

Visit www.hickorync.gov/employment and www.hickorywellcrafted.com to learn more about Hickory and what makes it a Well Crafted City.

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or disability. U.S. law requires proof of identity and right to work. All employment offers are contingent upon passing a post-offer medical exam, including a drug screen, and background check.

Applications must be completed online at www.hickorync.gov/employment. You may use any computer with internet access. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18 years old, and hold a valid NC Class C driver's license.

This position involves maintenance duties supporting department operations, including manufacturing, installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signs, installing thermoplastic markings, and establishing safe work zones. Responsibilities also include assisting in special events, removing materials from rights-of-way, performing preventative maintenance, attending training, and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge required includes techniques for installing and repairing traffic control devices, familiarity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and city policies. Skills include manufacturing and installing traffic signs, operating equipment such as hydraulic post pullers and truck-mounted cranes, performing mathematical calculations, and communicating effectively in writing and orally.

No prior experience is required; possession or ability to obtain a valid driver's license is necessary. After-hours work may be required during emergencies or weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The role requires frequent standing, walking, handling tools and equipment, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting over 100 pounds, and other physical activities. Successful candidates will pass a Functional Prework Screen.

SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug testing, managed by an outside vendor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is outdoors, exposing employees to traffic, noise, dust, weather, and machinery with moving parts.