Street Maintenance Technician

• Performs a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor tasks in support of street and sidewalk maintenance requirements.
• Uses basic hand, gas, electric and pneumatic powered tools to include shovels, rakes, chain saws, jack-hammers, concrete saws, etc.
• Operates various equipment and machinery occasionally, may include backhoes, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, etc., to load and haul trees and limbs, dirt, rocks, construction debris and other related materials.
• Ensures machinery and equipment are properly maintained; completes daily checks and preventative maintenance requirements, and schedules maintenance and repairs accordingly to ensure equipment remains in good working order.
• Assists with all aspects of concrete and asphalt work to maintain City street surfaces and sidewalks; saw cutting and removing damaged material; placing and compacting base course; laying forms, mixing, pouring and finishing concrete; laying, spreading and compacting asphalt; and cleaning up the worksite.  
• Drives passenger trucks to haul equipment, materials and personnel.
• Assists with cleaning ditches and catch basins with hand tools and/or equipment. 
• Assists with grading dirt streets.
• Follows relevant safety practices in performance of all duties.
• Assists with setting up safe work zones, staging signs, flaggers and cones.
• Works various shifts in support of natural disasters or major weather events.  
• Performs “on-call” duties on a rotational basis as needed.
• Assists with preparing daily logs and other reports to track performance and completed tasks; uses computer and related software to input data.
• Assists other departments and agencies as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of tools, materials and methods used to maintain and repair City streets and sidewalks. 
• Knowledge of the operational and preventative maintenance requirements for equipment and vehicles assigned to perform primary duties.  
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of assigned equipment and performance of daily responsibilities.   
• Knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation. .
• Skill in the operation of equipment used in daily tasks.
• Skill in the use of basic hand, gas, electric and pneumatic powered tools used in performance of duties. 
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions, both oral and written.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other co-workers, supervisors and the general public. 
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to respond with courteous to citizens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The work may require specific physical characteristic and abilities such as heightened strength, mobility, dexterity and full range of motion. The following additional physical abilities are also required: climbing, crouching, kneeling, manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking. 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:         
The work is generally performed in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposed to various hazards such as working in heavy traffic, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, oils, in close quarters, man holes, or trenches. Work is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental risks which require a range of safety and other precautions. Employees will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shield.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• High School Diploma or its equivalent;
• One (1) year of experience in unskilled/semi-skilled related maintenance work; 
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date. 

Salary : $33,120 - $52,330