Street Maintenance Worker

Town of Clayton; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Clayton is seeking a Street Maintenance Worker for the Public Works Streets Operations Department. The role involves performing semi-skilled manual labor, including the construction and maintenance of streets and related infrastructure. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with experience in concrete or asphalt work preferred. A competitive salary package is offered, along with benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Retirement plans

401K

Paid leave

Health plans

Qualifications

• Experience in concrete or asphalt work preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with others is required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair streets, sidewalks, and storm drainage.
• Operate trucks and heavy equipment.
• Participate in signaling traffic and maintaining safety.

Skills

Knowledge of standard practices

Safety

Concrete/masonry

Traffic safety

Operating equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Trucks

Loaders

Backhoes

Street sweepers

Leaf vacuums

Job description

* Salary Grade SG103*
Recruitment Range: $37,213.00 - $46,463.00
Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience
Work Location: 653 Veterans Pkwy., Clayton, NC (Johnston County)

This is a continuous posting and applications will be processed as they are received.

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Street Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Streets Operations Department. The Town employs over 340 full-time staff across various departments including police, fire, and utilities, and offers part-time positions in parks, recreation, library, and cultural arts.

Clayton is the fastest-growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest-growing county in North Carolina. The town's vision includes a thriving community with quality of life, greenways, diverse neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, and successful local businesses.

Employees perform semi-skilled and unskilled manual labor tasks under supervision, including construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, storm drains, and traffic signs. Tasks involve driving trucks, operating equipment, pouring concrete, installing storm drains, and assisting in minor repairs. Work involves hazards such as noise, mechanical parts, dust, fumes, and weather extremes. Work is supervised and reviewed for compliance with standards.

• Maintain and repair streets, sidewalks, storm drainage, etc.
• Operate trucks, loaders, backhoes, and other equipment.
• Prepare asphalt, grade streets, and clean storm drains.
• Set up safety signs, flag traffic, and handle snow removal.
• Participate in installing signs, painting markings, and maintaining signals.
• Trim vegetation and perform equipment checks.
• Complete work orders; may operate street sweepers and leaf vacuums.

Qualifications include knowledge of standard practices, safety, concrete/masonry, traffic safety, and skill in operating equipment. Ability to follow instructions, work effectively with others, and complete records is required.

Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED; experience in concrete or asphalt work preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION VIA THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/

This is a continuous posting; applications are processed as received. For technical issues, call NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. For questions about the posting, contact the HR Office. Only the most recent application before the deadline will be considered. Application status can be checked via NEOGOV.

To obtain veterans preference, upload DD-214 or discharge orders. Degree transcripts and evaluations can be uploaded. All relevant work history and credentials must be listed on the application; resumes are not considered for screening. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and cannot be sponsored for visas at this time.

Background checks, drug tests, and other pre-employment screenings are required. Employees enjoy benefits such as retirement, 401K, paid leave, health plans, and more, detailed at the Town website.

Salary will be based on relevant skills, experience, and internal considerations. The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary offers will not exceed the range unless approved by the Town Manager.

Applications may be reviewed for suitability for other vacancies within the Town.