Street Crew Member

Charlotte, North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is hiring a Street Maintenance Crew Member to perform unskilled to semi-skilled work on roads, sidewalks, and drainage systems. You will handle materials, operate concrete tools, and support the crew in daily maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities include loading supplies, assisting with asphalt work, and following directions from the crew chief. Requires on-call and possible night/weekend shifts; background checks and pre-employment drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• OSHA knowledge and safety practices.
• Ability to follow directions and work with crew.
• Willingness to perform heavy manual labor.
• May require on-call nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials, supplies and equipment.
• Assist in asphalt maintenance, shoveling and raking.
• Direct traffic and perform safety tasks on site.
• Maintain and clean tools and equipment; support crew.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Physical ability

Driving

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Rake

Shovel

Concrete tools

Brick laying tools

Job description

## Street Crew MemberApply: CDOT South West District Sweden: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 5, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR104569Department: Transportation DepartmentSalary: $25.00 - $25.00 Commensurate with Experience**Welcome to the City of Charlotte**Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.Our guiding principles include:* Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce* Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development* Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services* Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems* Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions**SUMMARY**The Street Maintenance Crew Member performs unskilled/semi-skilled work including compacting, installing, leveling and finishing materials; construct and maintain roadways, sidewalks and storm drainage systems; performs heavy manual labor; works with concrete, asphalt, gravel, dirt, bricks, grout, and other materials.**MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Loads and unloads materials, supplies, and equipment.* Assists in asphalt maintenance by shoveling and raking.* Perform multiple safety tasks and directing traffic.* Clean and maintain tools used to accomplish major duties.* Act as support to the rest of the crew in Street Maintenance projects.* Ensure all supplies needed for the job site are loaded onto the truck.* Follow directions from the crew chief accurately and efficiently.* Requires response to emergency conditions and situations.* Requires on call work during nights and weekends.**REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:** Reports to Labor Crew Chief.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NECESSARY:*** Transportation- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by road specifically, including laws and ordinances regulating the operation of vehicles.* Construction- Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and procedures used in the construction and maintenance of streets.* Customer and Personal Service- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.* Safety- Knowledge of OSHA, City, and Federal rules and regulations, as well as work hazards and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work.* Communication Skills – Conveying information effectively through speaking and writing and understanding information others give through speaking and writing.* Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions when appropriate, and picking out important pieces of information.* Teamwork skills – Works well with others to accomplish a common goal.* Physical Abilities include but are not limited to: sitting, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling/squatting, walking, driving, crawling, climbing, lifting and carrying (up to 90lbs), shoveling, pushing, and pulling.**TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND MACHINES:** Rake, shovel, concrete tools, brick laying tools.**WORK ENVIRONMENT:** Extreme Temperatures possible, outdoors; Some physical activity and time spent in heavy machinery**Preferred Qualifications:*** High School/GED.* Additional education & experience in concrete construction highly desired.* The ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.* Class ‘A’/Class ‘B’ CDL Driver’s License.**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.Our culture is to serve the community honorably.**HOW TO APPLY**Apply online.Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [e-mail] City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.**BENEFITS**The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.