Streets Maintenance Worker

City of Jacksonville NC • Jacksonville, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Jacksonville is looking to fill positions within the Streets Division and are in need of dependable individuals to assist in the maintenance and repair of the City's storm water/streets system. The Streets Maintenance Worker performs responsible semiskilled manual work in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments involving the use of specialized tools and small equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. The salary posted is the full salary range for this position. The starting salary is expected to be in the range of $32,893.65 - $ 42,761.74. Starting salary is dependent on relevant education and experience.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
• A valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge of the maintenance, repair and manual tasks of the area assigned
• Some knowledge in the use of common and specialized hand and power tools required in the work
• Some knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates

Responsibilities

• Assists in the inspection, maintenance, clearing and repair of the City’s storm water ditch system.
• Utilizes basic carpentry, masonry and landscaping skills to complete daily tasks.
• Operates various light and medium powered tools and earth moving equipment as needed/directed by Division Staff.
• Hauls materials and transports personnel in Division pickups and dump trucks.
• Assists response/resolution to hazardous conditions in the Right Of Way (ROW), which may include, retrieval of dead animals in the ROW damage/debris, glass/foreign objects within the road, overhanging tree limbs or other hazards.
• May be called upon in case of a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the Citizens of Jacksonville.

What This Job Offers

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