Public Works Maintenance & Construction Technician

Carrboro, Town of (NC); Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrboro, Town of (NC) is seeking Maintenance/Construction Worker I-III to perform intermediate skilled and semiskilled tasks in public works construction, maintenance and repair projects. Work is under the supervision of a Crew Leader and includes operating equipment as needed.

Levels I–III have increasing experience requirements and pay ranges ($42,120–$55,831). A NC CDL Class B license is needed within six months; on-call availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in construction and maintenance work or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level II and Level III require three (3) years’ experience in the maintenance and construction and heavy equipment operation, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Placement into Level I, II, or III for this position is dependent on applicant's qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of skilled and semiskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of public facilities such as streets, drainways, sidewalks and related facilities.
• Gathers necessary tools, materials and supplies for assignment
• Patches, repairs and maintains streets; repairs curbs and gutters; assists with landscaping projects
• Rebuilds road shoulders; digs ditches; rebuilds driving aprons
• Installs, repairs and maintains storm drain facilities; builds and sets forms for sidewalks, curbs and gutters
• Shovels asphalt and directs traffic during street maintenance projects; erects traffic control signs
• Reads blueprints and helps layout and plan projects
• Assists equipment operator with grading using transit or flat level
• Purchases necessary materials and tools for tasks as approved by supervisor
• Transports equipment to job site; reviews written instructions with supervisor
• Operates dump truck, roller, box blade, tractors, sweeper, backhoe and a variety of hand tools in performance of maintenance and construction tasks; performs preventive maintenance on equipment
• Pours and finishes concrete; assists with snow and ice removal; cleans catch basins; picks up litter
• Clears and trims trees; mows grass
• Fits and secures pipe connections; helps keep pipe on grade
• Participates in clean-up activities at the conclusion of a project
• Performs related tasks as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Carrboro, Town of (NC) is seeking Maintenance/Construction Worker I-III to perform intermediate skilled and semiskilled tasks in public works construction, maintenance and repair projects. Work is under the supervision of a Crew Leader and includes operating equipment as needed.

Levels I–III have increasing experience requirements and pay ranges ($42,120–$55,831). A NC CDL Class B license is needed within six months; on-call availability is required.