Street Maintenance Technician & Equipment Operator

City of Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kinston is seeking a street maintenance worker to perform semi-skilled labor in construction, maintenance and repair of city streets, sidewalks, and storm drainage. Duties include patching, resurfacing, curb and gutter work, and operating a range of heavy equipment.

Requires the ability to work in traffic and in various weather conditions. Graduation from high school and some experience in concrete or asphalt construction or heavy equipment operation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires basic knowledge of construction and street maintenance practices.
• Accounts for safety and standard operating procedures in field work.
• Ability to operate large trucks and heavy equipment with caution and skill.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled labor in construction, maintenance and repair of streets and sidewalks.
• Patch potholes, resurfacing, and utility cuts as needed.
• Clean and maintain storm drains, culverts and drainage systems.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Manual dexterity

Traffic awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Kinston is seeking a street maintenance worker to perform semi-skilled labor in construction, maintenance and repair of city streets, sidewalks, and storm drainage. Duties include patching, resurfacing, curb and gutter work, and operating a range of heavy equipment.

Requires the ability to work in traffic and in various weather conditions. Graduation from high school and some experience in concrete or asphalt construction or heavy equipment operation is preferred.