Street Maintenance Worker

Town of Clayton; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Clayton in Clayton, NC is seeking a Street Maintenance Worker for the Public Works Department Streets Division. The role involves maintaining and repairing town streets, sidewalks, and storm drainage infrastructure.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED; Class A CDL with tanker and Pesticide License are preferred. Salary ranges from $39,178 to $48,933, with placement based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Class A CDL with tanker, Pesticide License preferred.
• Some experience in concrete or asphalt construction or maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs town streets, sidewalks, storm drainage, etc.
• Operates dump trucks to haul materials and equipment; may operate backhoes and loaders.
• Prepares asphalt materials for resurfacing and patching.
• Cleans storm drains and catch basins; mows and landscapes work area.

Skills

Manual labor

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading instructions

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CDL A with tanker preferred

Tools

Dump trucks

Loader

Job description

* Salary Grade SG 103* * Recruitment Salary Range: $39,178.00 - $48,933.00 *

* Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience *

* Work Location is 653 Veterans Pkwy., Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Street Maintenance Worker for the Public Works Department Streets Division. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

Employees in this class perform a variety of semiskilled and unskilled manual labor tasksunder close and general supervision,in the construction, modification, maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, graffiti removal, and traffic signs. Performs related work as assignedin the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets and other facilities. Work involves driving dump trucks and operating light to medium equipment,pouring,and finishing concrete, installingstormdrainpipe,pouring,and smoothing asphalt,installingandcleaningstorm drains and catch basins,assistingin minor repair of equipment and vehicles, and operating light to medium equipment. Employees are subject to hazards in streets maintenance work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot andcold weather, and exposure to various hazardssuch as noise, proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, dusts, mists, fumes, oils, tight quarters, and narrowpassageways.Work is performed under regular supervisionin accordance withspecific 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, storm drainage, etc.
• Operatesdump trucks to haul dirt, gravel, and equipment;operatesloaders; mayoperatebackhoes to load materials or dig in locations that do not require significant skill.
• Prepares asphalt materials for resurfacing and patching.
• Hand grades streets, ditches, and driveways.
• Cleans storm drains and catch basins; mows, trims, and landscapes work area;assistswith installingstormdrainpipes.
• Sets up safety cones and signs and may flag traffic around construction sites.
• Operates dump truck to push snow orshovelssnow from sidewalks or other areas.
• Participates on team to erect street signs, paint street markings, and repair andmaintaintraffic signals.
• Trims weeds and shrubbery; trimstrees with chain saws.
• Performsroutine equipment checks for proper operation.?
• Completes work orders with tasks performed.
• May operate street sweeper to clean streets.
• May operate leaf vac equipment
• Performs related duties as required.

• Working knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in the assigned work.
• Working knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assignedareaof work.
• Working knowledge of concrete and masonry construction and finishing.
• Some knowledge of the proper placement of traffic safety signs and cones.
• Skill in the operation of dump trucks and other light and medium equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to complete simple records.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Class A CDL with tanker, Pesticide License preferred.
• Some experience in concrete or asphalt construction or maintenance work

Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits.

When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.

Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.