Skilled Laborer - Stormwater (Full-Time)

City of Statesville (NC); Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Statesville (NC) is seeking a Skilled Laborer - Stormwater to support the Engineering Department / Stormwater Division. The role involves heavy manual work on stormwater infrastructure, with responsibilities ranging from drainage maintenance to operating equipment like backhoes and skid steers.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be 18+, and have at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year of experience in maintenance, repair, and/or construction work.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of heavy manual work in stormwater infrastructure repair, maintenance, and construction.
• Assists in storm drainage system maintenance, cleaning, and construction.
• Acts as lead worker on projects.
• Operates a pickup truck, backhoe, skid steer, and chain saw.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs departmental equipment.
• Assists supervisors in planning and organizing work.
• Assists supervisors in training unskilled laborers.
• Interacts with the public in a professional manner.
• Set-up work zones.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Equipment operation

Team leadership

Public interaction

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Skid steer

Chain saw

Pickup truck

Job description

Skilled Laborer - Stormwater

Engineering Department / Stormwater Division

Salary Range: $19.77 - $32.62 Hourly / $41,121.60 - $67,849.60 Annually

FLSA Position Class: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Posting Closing Date: November 16, 2026, or until filled

Summary

This position is responsible for a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment.

NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Performs a variety of heavy manual work in connection with the repair, maintenance, and construction of stormwater infrastructure.
• Assists in storm drainage system maintenance, cleaning, and construction.

• Acts as lead worker on projects.
• Operates a pickup truck, backhoe, skid steer, and chain saw.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs departmental equipment.
• Assists supervisors in planning and organizing work.
• Assists supervisors in training unskilled laborers.
• Interacts with the public in a professional manner.
• Assists with the installation of trench shoring equipment.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Understands and complies with the permissible activities that affect water quality and quantity conditions in aquatic areas around the city.
• Set-up work zones.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One (1) year of experience in maintenance, repair, and/or construction work.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license, or any valid driver’s license with ability to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.
• Possession of a valid OSHA Competent Person for Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date.
• Possession of a valid Confined Space Safety certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Thorough knowledge in the use of common and specialized hand and power tools required in the work.
• Thorough knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments, supervisors, city officials, and the general public.

Job Related Physical Requirements

This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for assembly or fabrication of parts at/or within arm’s length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation, oils, cutting fluids, and hazards including work around operating machinery, uneven surfaces, and narrow or confined spaces; employee may be required to wear a respirator or mask during certain circumstances.