Maintenance Worker - Asphalt

City of Raleigh North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh is seeking an Asphalt Maintenance Worker to assist with various street maintenance duties. This role involves operating equipment, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring safety compliance. A high school diploma and relevant experience are required, along with a valid driver's license. Join our dedicated team to contribute to essential city infrastructure!

Qualifications

• One year of maintenance or customer service experience related to assignment.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's license with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance crews in street maintenance activities, such as patching potholes.
• Operate equipment and tools for street maintenance tasks.
• Ensure the establishment of safe work zones during operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic mathematical concepts

Safety practices

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pavement compactor roller

Walk-behind leaf machines

Job description

The Divisions within Transportation Maintenance are responsible for sidewalk maintenance, curb and gutter maintenance, asphalt maintenance, storm sewer maintenance, right of way mowing, downtown cleaning, resurfacing and pavement preservation, bridge maintenance and private development/utility inspections. The 218 person staff maintain over 1,130 miles of streets and sidewalks, over 33,000 curb ramps, 3.2 million linear feet of stormwater pipes and over 32,000 drainage inlets.

TheAsphalt Maintenance Workerwill be responsible for tasks related to street maintenance which include maintaining the cleanliness of equipment and work areas, adhering to safety policies and procedures, and operating a pavement compactor roller as necessary to repair roads.

• Assist maintenance crews in street maintenance activities, such as patching potholes, paving and conducting full-depth pavement failure repairs
• Determining, gathering, and preparing the necessary equipment and supplies for maintenance work requests
• Examine equipment for operability, safety, and any required maintenance, as well as cleaning and loading equipment and supplies
• Ensure the establishment of safe work zones by setting up warning/safety signs, cones, and/or flags in compliance with regulations
• Perform various maintenance tasks, including shoveling, luting, and rolling asphalt
• Operate walk-behind leaf machines and hand tools for efficient leaf collection
• Inspect and maintain tools and equipment by replacing worn or damaged parts, monitoring safe operational use, and cleaning equipment as needed
• Supports City of Raleigh cleanup and repair during inclement weather situations

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and one year of maintenance or customer service experience related to assignment

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Basic mathematical concepts
• Basic filing and record-keeping principles
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
• Customer service principles
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment

Skill In:

• Following directions and meeting standards
• Providing attention to detail in assignments
• Proofreading and error correction
• Performing basic math calculations
• Comprehending reference books and manuals
• Operating assigned tools and equipment
• Organizing and maintaining records and files
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Providing customer service
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Utilizing 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

ADA and Other Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise.

Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.