Public Works Maintenance & Construction Technician

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

Job summary

Town of Carrboro, NC is seeking an Maintenance/Construction Worker I-III to perform intermediate skilled and semiskilled work in public works projects. The role involves operating equipment, patching streets and sidewalks, and assisting with planning using blueprints.

Salary ranges are posted for Level I–III, reflecting progression by experience. A NC CDL Class B license or ability to obtain within six months is required, and on-call availability is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in construction and maintenance work.
• Level II/III require a minimum of three years’ experience in the maintenance and construction and heavy equipment operation, or equivalent.
• CDL Class B license required or ability to obtain within six months.

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

Reads blueprints

Lifting/physical labor

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dump truck

Roller

Backhoe

Tractor

Sewer/drainage equipment

Job description

Town of Carrboro, NC is seeking an Maintenance/Construction Worker I-III to perform intermediate skilled and semiskilled work in public works projects. The role involves operating equipment, patching streets and sidewalks, and assisting with planning using blueprints.

Salary ranges are posted for Level I–III, reflecting progression by experience. A NC CDL Class B license or ability to obtain within six months is required, and on-call availability is expected.