STREET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II - $2000 SIGNING BONUS

Town of Mooresville; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team in maintaining the streets and public facilities. This role involves a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks, including operating dump trucks and light equipment, asphalt paving, and concrete finishing. You will also be responsible for landscaping, cleaning storm drains, and ensuring safety on construction sites. If you are ready to work in dynamic environments and take pride in community service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values hard work and dedication while contributing to the upkeep of your town's infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2-4 years of related experience required.
• Valid North Carolina Class 'B' Commercial Driver’s License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor tasks in street maintenance.
• Operate dump trucks and light equipment for construction and repair tasks.
• Assist in snow and ice control, and maintain safety at work sites.

Skills

Asphalt Paving

Concrete Finishing

Masonry

Driving Dump Trucks

Light to Medium Equipment Operation

Landscaping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dump Trucks

Loaders

Backhoes

Job description

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor tasks, light equipment operation and other duties as required within the Streets Section of the Public Services Department.

Employees in this class perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled manual labor tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets and other facilities, also subject to afterhours call backs. Work is distinguished from lower class by higher level skills in asphalt paving, concrete finishing, masonry, and possession of a commercial driver’s license. Work involves driving dump trucks and operating light to medium equipment, pouring and finishing concrete, pouring and smoothing asphalt, painting and installing signs, and painting lines on flat surfaces, cleaning storm drains and catch basins, landscaping, participation in snow and ice control, assisting in minor repair of equipment and vehicles, and operating some equipment.

Employees are subject to hazards in streets maintenance work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, dusts, mists, fumes, oils, tight quarters, and narrow passageways. The employee is subject to Level III OSHA Standards on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision in accordance with specific instructions and within defined procedures. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion for adherence to instructions and established standards.

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in maintaining and repairing Town streets, sidewalks, cemeteries, and driveways.

Operates dump trucks to haul dirt, gravel, and equipment; operates loaders; may operate backhoes to load materials or dig in locations that do not require significant skill.

Prepares asphalt materials for resurfacing and patching.

Lays, pours, and finishes curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; builds forms; lays brick and blocks.

Hand grades streets, ditches, and driveways.

Cleans storm drains and catch basins; mows, trims, and landscapes work area.

Sets up safety cones and signs and may flag traffic around construction sites.

Operates dump truck to push snow or shovels snow from sidewalks or other areas.

Participates on a team to fabricate and erect street signs, paint street markings, and repair and maintain traffic signals.

Performs other duties as requested.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED and two to four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid North Carolina Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License. Class “A” is preferred.
Possession of an NC Pesticide License is preferred.