Senior Landscaping Maintenance Technician - Transportation

City of Raleigh North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh is looking for a Senior Landscaping Maintenance Technician to join its Transportation Department. This role involves operating heavy equipment for landscape maintenance, such as boom loaders and automated leaf trucks, and requires a high school diploma along with relevant maintenance experience. As part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to critical infrastructure maintenance while leading and training others in the field, ensuring a safe and effective work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant equipment operation or specialized maintenance experience.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's license, ability to obtain Class A within 90 days.
• Knowledge of safety principles and landscaping practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for landscape maintenance and street upkeep.
• Perform inspections and maintain tools and equipment.
• Lead tasks and develop skills in the team.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Landscaping tools

Job description

The City of Raleigh is seeking a A Senior Landscaping Maintenance Technicianto join our Transportation Department. This role will operate various types of heavy equipment for landscape maintenance including A-Boom and knuckleboom loaders; assist with planting flowers, trees, and shrubs; operate automated leaf truck or dump truck with walk behind leaf machine during leaf collection; operate snow and ice removal equipment; operate anti-icing equipment. Other street maintenance related duties may be assigned as needed. You will be responsible for using Cityworks to create, update, and close service requests and work orders; you will also be using Quick Capture and other programs to record data related to assigned duties.

About You:

If you are our candidate for this job, you will have experience in construction methods and materials, basic construction safety, and be capable of leading by example and earning the respect of your coworkers. As you learn and develop in this role, you will be responsible for operating a range of haul vehicles, including flat bed and dump trucks, as well as wide variety of construction equipment such as knuckleboom loaders and A-Boom loaders. Your expertise will eventually extend to special function equipment, such as both automated and walk-behind leaf collection trucks, and snow and ice removal equipment. You will lead by example and utilize manual and power tools to execute tasks such as properly maintaining grounds including trees and shrubs by mowing, vacuuming, fertilizing, trimming, pruning, etc. including medians along major thoroughfares and I-440; operating a dump truck with snow removal equipment during inclement weather; performing regular service and maintenance on all grounds equipment; completing and maintaining required records and reports; recording daily work activities in Cityworks; and contributing to general street maintenance activities. You will be required to work extended hours on rotating shifts during leaf collection, emergencies, and inclement weather.

Additionally, you will need to be ambitious and proactive by undertaking other assigned duties and required and seek opportunities to improve yourself and those around you. Your skills and commitment will play a crucial role in fulfilling these responsibilities and contributing to the overall success of our team.

About Us:

Joining our Transportation Maintenance Division will provide an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the maintenance of critical infrastructure such as sidewalks, curbs and gutter, asphalt, and storm drains. As a member of our 218 person staff, you will contribute to maintenance of 1,130 miles of streets and sidewalks; the upkeep of over 33,000 curb ramps; and the protection of 3.2 million linear feet of stormwater pipes connecting more than 32,000 drainage inlets.

The Transportation Landscape Maintenance Unit is responsible for maintaining medians and rights-of-way throughout the City by trimming trees, bushes, and grass, and by planting various trees and plants each season.

• Operates various types of heavy equipment including knuckleboom loader, A-Boom loader, landscaping equipment, automated leaf trucks, dump truck with walk behind leaf machines, anti-icing equipment, snow and ice removal equipment

• Hauls equipment, tools, and staff to job sites

• Oversees and performs semi-skilled general maintenance

• Selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks

• Oversees and performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations

• Inspects and maintains tools and equipment by changing out worn or damaged parts, monitoring safe operational use, and/or cleaning equipment

• Inspects facilities and structures; identifies and documents required repairs

• Has the skills, ability, and desire to train and develop others.

• Will be required to work extended hours on rotating shifts during emergencies and inclement weather

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and three years of assignment-related equipment operation/driving or specialized maintenance experience

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
• 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, Skills and Abilities:

• Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work

• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices

• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations

• Following directions and meeting standards

• Providing attention to detail in assignments

• Comprehending reference books and manuals

• Operating assigned tools and equipment