Senior Construction Worker (Street Maintenance)

City of Greenville•Greenville, NC

22h

About The Position

The Senior Construction Worker (Street Maintenance) maintains and improves City streets, roads, curbs, sidewalks, and drainage infrastructure. The position constructs and repairs streets, alleys, and sidewalks; operates and maintains equipment; performs asphalt and concrete work; maintains drainage systems; manages vegetation and debris; and trains and leads assigned work crews. The position is classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of experience operating various pieces of heavy construction equipment, including equipment such as backhoes, excavators, dump trucks with trailers, salt spreaders, and snowplows.
Valid North Carolina Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in constructing and repairing streets, roads, sidewalks, curbs, drainage structures, and pipe laying.
Knowledge of setting concrete forms to grade; using levels, transits, and pipe lasers to set grades for storm drain pipe installation and ditch elevations; pouring and finishing concrete; luting and rolling asphalt; laying storm drain pipe; masonry products and their uses; building masonry manholes or drop-inlet structures; and applying hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete, waterproof surfaces, or restore surfaces.
Skill in safely operating assigned equipment.
Ability to assign work to crew members based on job materials and requirements; assess crew members' skill levels and performance; work from plans, drawings, and sketches; coordinate with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or coordinate activities; work cooperatively with City officials, employees, and the public; work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others; and meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

Nice To Haves

One year of supervisory or lead worker experience.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain light- to heavy-duty equipment used to construct, maintain, and repair streets, roads, curbs, sidewalks, and open and closed drainage systems.
Transport equipment as required.
Apply sealing materials and rebuild road shoulders.
Replace deteriorated curbs and gutters, and replace asphalt surface and base materials.
Control vegetation growth with chemical applications and reduce weather effects with salt brine treatments.
Remove trash and debris from rights of way and repair storm drainage systems.
Perform skilled street maintenance work independently.
Interpret construction plans, sketches, and blueprints.
Assign and monitor crew work tasks and ensure compliance with safety measures.
Train crew members on equipment operating procedures and maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.