Maintenance Worker I-II Water Operations

City of Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for manual labor roles in the maintenance and repair of public facilities. This position involves a variety of tasks, including operating equipment, performing unskilled and semiskilled labor, and assisting with construction projects. Ideal candidates should possess a valid driver's license and be able to work under various weather conditions. If you enjoy working outdoors and contributing to community upkeep, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in your local area.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to operate various maintenance equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor tasks in maintenance and repair of public facilities.
• Operate equipment and assist with construction and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Manual Labor

Equipment Operation

Construction Knowledge

Maintenance Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

Less than High School

Tools

Dump Trucks

Chain Saws

Tractors

Mixers

Pumps

Job description

Performs intermediate manual and basic semiskilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of public facilities, buildings, grounds, streets, utilities and related facilities, and related work as required. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the assigned Crew Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform a variety of unskilled and semiskilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance and repair of public facilities, grounds, streets, utilities and related facilities.
2. Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, and other materials, tools and equipment.
3. Spreads asphalt and patches holes in street surfaces, assists with concrete work.
4. Digs trenches and ditches, cleans catch basins, manholes and drainage lines.
5. Assists with the installation of storm sewers and drainage lines; assists with the construction and maintenance of utility lines and facilities.
6. Operates dump trucks, mowers, chain saws, pumps, mixers, trimmers, tractors and similar equipment.
7. Assists with equipment maintenance and repair.

Some knowledge of streets drainage, buildings, grounds, utilities, landscape areas and related construction, maintenance and repair procedures; some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned; skill in the use of equipment to which assigned; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to read and write; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Minimum Qualifications:
Less than high school education and minimal experience in general construction, maintenance, custodial and/or grounds-keeping work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid driver's license in the state of North Carolina. Requires possession of or the ability to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license valid in the state of North Carolina.

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently pushing or pulling and lifting and requires speaking or hearing, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and repetitive motions; work requires depth perception and color perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.