Maintenance Worker I (Street)

City of Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kinston is seeking a Maintenance Worker I for street maintenance. The role involves performing manual labor tasks, operating various equipment, and assisting in the maintenance of public facilities and utilities. Candidates should have some knowledge of construction and maintenance procedures and a valid driver's license. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of streets drainage and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to perform manual labor under unfavorable conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of public facilities and streets.
• Operate equipment like dump trucks and mowers.
• Assist with construction and maintenance of utility lines.

Skills

Manual Labor

Equipment Operation

Teamwork

Education

Less than high school education

Tools

Dump Trucks

Chainsaws

Tractors

Job description

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

Essential Functions

1. Perform unskilled and semiskilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance and repair of public facilities, grounds, streets, utilities, and related facilities.
2. Load and unload gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, tools, and equipment. Spread asphalt and patch holes in street surfaces, assist with concrete work.
3. Dig trenches and ditches, clean catch basins, manholes, and drainage lines.
4. Assist with the installation of storm sewers and drainage lines; assist with the construction and maintenance of utility lines and facilities.
5. Perform other street and utility maintenance duties.
6. Operate dump trucks, mowers, chainsaws, pumps, mixers, trimmers, tractors, and similar equipment.
7. Assist with equipment maintenance and repair. Perform related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

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 assigned equipment. Skill in using the equipment. Ability to understand and follow 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.

Less than high school education and minimal experience in construction, maintenance, custodial, or grounds-keeping work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license in North Carolina. Ability to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license valid in North Carolina.

Physical Demands

This work requires occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force. Regularly involves standing, walking, using hands, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, speaking, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and repetitive motions. Requires depth and color perception. Vocal communication for expressing ideas, hearing for perceiving information, visual inspection, operating machinery and vehicles, and observing surroundings. Exposure to outdoor weather, wet conditions, mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, extreme temperatures, electrical shock, vibration, and bloodborne pathogens. Use of personal protective equipment may be required.