Senior Street Maintenance Lead

City of Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

City of Kinston is seeking a lead maintenance worker to supervise crews performing street and sidewalk repairs, drainage work, and related tasks. You will operate heavy equipment, assist in asphalt patching, and help manage daily schedules in a dynamic city environment.

The role requires CDL Class A, high school diploma, and strong leadership to coordinate safety and quality standards across teams in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school graduation required.
• Experience in concrete or asphalt work and heavy equipment preferred.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL.
• Ability to train and supervise crew and enforce safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in street, sidewalk, and drainage maintenance.
• Operate and assist in a range of medium to heavy equipment.
• Provide training, set schedules, and ensure timely, safe work.
• Maintain signs, curbs, and traffic safety setup.
• Assist other departments as requested.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic safety

Teamwork

Communication

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Class A CDL

Job description

City of Kinston is seeking a lead maintenance worker to supervise crews performing street and sidewalk repairs, drainage work, and related tasks. You will operate heavy equipment, assist in asphalt patching, and help manage daily schedules in a dynamic city environment.

The role requires CDL Class A, high school diploma, and strong leadership to coordinate safety and quality standards across teams in various weather conditions.