Street Maintenance Worker

City of Laurinburg•503 Hall Street-Public Works Dept., NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs semiskilled work installing, repairing and maintaining streets, sidewalks, driveways, drainage ways and related facilities, operates a variety of motorized equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Street Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

Some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned
Skill in the use of specialized equipment and hand tools to which assigned
Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions
Ability to lift heavy articles
Ability to read and write
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid commercial driver's license in the State of North Carolina, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains streets; repairs pot holes in street with asphalt; sets concrete forms; helps pour concrete; performs general landscaping duties upon completion of projects.
Installs, maintains and repairs drainage ways, catch basins, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, traffic signs, etc.
Mows grass on City property and rights-of-way; edges along City curbing; trims limbs from rights-of-way.
Prepares asphalt materials for resurfacing and patching.
Assists in the demolition of condemned buildings.
Operates equipment such as loaders, dump trucks, mowers and a variety of landscaping and street maintenance equipment; operates medium to heavy construction and specialized equipment in a training capacity and as qualified.
May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.
Provides excellent customer service when working with citizens, elected officials, and/or associates.
Completes any other duties assigned by Supervisor.
Supports the overall City organization by executing the directives as set forth by the immediate supervisor and elected officials.