ROW (Right-of-Way) Maintenance Technician

City of Greenville • Greenville, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure the City's right-of-ways are free of obstructions. This is accomplished by trimming and removing trees, shrubs, bushes, and other vegetation growth from right-of-ways to aid in public safety. Other duties include coordinating with other departments and agencies for tree removals, road blocks, and rerouting of traffic, equipment maintenance, and performing other tasks as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One to two years of experience in unskilled and semi-skilled grounds and landscaping maintenance work
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of State and local laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways
• Knowledge of hazards involved in the operation of construction vehicles and equipment and safety precautions to be observed in their operation
• Knowledge of precautions needed to prevent and/or avoid accidents
• Knowledge of the geographical layout of the City, including street names and neighborhoods
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services
• Skilled in controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Skilled in adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Skilled in watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• Skilled in talking to others to convey information effectively
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• Ability to recognize and report abnormal operating functions of equipment
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and documents
• Ability to meet the mental and physical demands of the job
• Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
• Ability to be on-call and work during inclement weather
• Ability to perform tree trimming and removal tasks using an aerial boom truck
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by NC and have an acceptable driving record
• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or must obtain within 6 months of hire
• Must obtain a Pesticide Application License within 12 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates 60' bucket truck
• Drives and operates tractor with side arm cutter
• Drives and operates a road sweeper
• Drives and operates tractor with backhoe and bucket
• Operates wood chipper and stump grinder
• Prunes trees and shrubberies
• Spray herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals
• Blows, rakes, and picks up leaves
• Operates a variety of equipment, power tools, lawnmowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, sprayers, and hand saws
• Performs routine maintenance and replacement of machinery, equipment, and/or vehicles
• Manually loads and unloads materials from trucks
• During inclement weather, assist in the clean-up of downed trees and limbs
• Performs related duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED