Skilled Laborer - Stormwater (Full-Time)

City of Statesville•City of Statesville, NC

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About The Position

The Skilled Laborer works in the Engineering Department’s Stormwater Division and performs construction, maintenance, and repair work involving stormwater infrastructure and specialized tools and equipment. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The salary range is $19.77–$32.62 per hour ($41,121.60–$67,849.60 annually). The employee may be required to respond to natural or man-made disasters and perform other duties that meet organizational needs. The job description is not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
One year of experience in maintenance, repair, and/or construction work.
Possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license, or another valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of establishing permanent residence in North Carolina.
Possess a valid OSHA Competent Person for Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring certification, or be able to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
Possess a valid Confined Space Safety certification, or be able to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
Thorough knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
Thorough knowledge of common and specialized hand and power tools used in the work.
Thorough knowledge of the safe use, operation, and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment used in the work.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often in unfavorable weather conditions.
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments, supervisors, city officials, and the general public.
Ability to meet the job’s physical demands, including exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Perform heavy manual work to repair, maintain, and construct stormwater infrastructure.
Assist with storm drainage system maintenance, cleaning, and construction.
Act as lead worker on projects.
Operate a pickup truck, backhoe, skid steer, and chain saw.
Operate, maintain, and repair departmental equipment.
Assist supervisors with planning and organizing work.
Assist supervisors with training unskilled laborers.
Interact professionally with the public.
Assist with installation of trench shoring equipment.
Follow safety policies and procedures.
Understand and comply with permissible activities affecting water quality and quantity in aquatic areas around the city.
Set up work zones.
Respond to disasters and perform other duties as assigned when required.