Senior Construction Worker (Street Maintenance)

City of Greenville•Greenville, NC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to maintain and improve City streets, roads, curbs, sidewalks, and drainage infrastructure. This is accomplished by constructing and repairing streets, alleys, and sidewalks; maintaining and operating equipment; raking asphalt; finishing concrete; operating asphalt rollers; cleaning and constructing basins and manholes; cleaning and mowing ditch lines; and training and leading assigned work crews.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least three years of experience operating various pieces of heavy construction equipment to include, but not limited to, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks with trailers, salt spreaders, and snowplows.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in the construction and repair of streets, roads, sidewalks, curbs, drainage structures, and pipe laying.
Knowledge of how to set concrete forms to grade.
Knowledge of how to use levels, transits, and pipe lasers to set grade for storm drain pipe installation and ditch elevations for proper water flow.
Knowledge of how to pour and finish concrete, lute and roll asphalt, and lay storm drain pipe.
Knowledge of masonry products and their uses.
Knowledge of how to build a masonry manhole or drop-inlet structure.
Knowledge of how to apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface, and waterproof or restore surface.
Skilled in operating assigned equipment in a safe manner.
Ability to assign work to crew members based on the material and requirements of specific jobs.
Ability to assess the skill level and work performance of crew members.
Ability to work from plans, drawings, and sketches to complete tasks.
Ability to confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.
Ability to work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Ability to meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Nice To Haves

One year of supervisory or lead worker experience

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains various light to heavy-duty equipment related to construction maintenance and repair of streets, roads, curbs, sidewalks, and open and closed drainage systems.
Transports equipment as required.
Applies sealing materials.
Rebuilds road shoulders.
Replaces deteriorated curbs and gutters.
Replaces asphalt surface and base materials.
Controls vegetation growth with chemical applications.
Reduces weather effects with salt brine treatments.
Removes trash and debris from right of way.
Repairs storm drainage systems.
Performs independent skilled street maintenance work.
Interprets construction plans, sketches, and blueprints.
Assigns and monitors crew work tasks.
Ensures compliance with safety measures.
Trains crew members on equipment operating procedures and maintenance.
Performs other duties as assigned.