Construction Worker I

Town of Wake Forest•Public Works Operations Center, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this class performs responsible unskilled landscaping and maintenance work in the streets division of the public works department. Work is primarily performed in the town’s cemetery, but is also performed in other public works divisions. Duties include maintaining, mowing, trimming, and cleaning public grounds, cemeteries, and rights-of-way; collecting leaves on a crew; and performing other public works tasks. The employee is often assigned to street department maintenance crews for various unskilled and semi-skilled tasks, either assisting other workers or working alone. The work is distinguished from that of higher-level construction workers by the skill level required and involves a variety of tools and light equipment. Work is primarily outdoors, including exposure to extreme hot and cold weather and various hazards. The position works under the regular supervision of the right-of-way maintenance supervisor. Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are expected to uphold and exhibit the Town’s shared employee values of caring, commitment, character, and collaboration. Once an offer of employment has been extended, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation, including NC State Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting.

Requirements

Working knowledge of methods and techniques used in unskilled manual labor.
Working knowledge of standard hand tools, operation of light equipment, and materials used in assigned work.
Working knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and respond courteously to citizens.
Ability to drive large trucks.
Ability to use assigned tools.
Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, with some experience working in construction and/or grounds maintenance.
Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force, frequently 50 to 75 pounds, and constantly 20 pounds.
Candidates undergo a thorough background investigation, including NC State Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting, after an offer of employment is extended.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver License—CDL Class “B” with class “N” Tanker endorsement preferred.
Traffic zone flagger certification.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance such as cutting grass with weed eaters, tractors, and power-riding or push mowers; removing leaves and debris; trimming shrubbery; and clearing and landscaping grounds.
Mow and perform groundskeeping work in the cemetery.
Assist in laying off grave sites and answer questions from members of the public visiting the cemetery.
Mow street and sidewalk rights-of-way and rake leaves.
Operate pickup or dump trucks and check oil, other fluid levels, and tires.
Clean catch basins and sweep and clean sidewalks and streets.
Set up traffic zones, assist with construction signing, and flag traffic.
Plant, water, fertilize, and trim trees and plant material.
Erect street signs.
Assist crews with pouring and spreading concrete and asphalt.
Assist street construction and maintenance crews and other departments or divisions as needed.
Work as a member of a leaf collection crew.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on light equipment.
Perform related tasks as required.