Transportation Maintenance Worker - Landscape Maintenance

City of Raleigh North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The City of Raleigh's Transportation Department is seeking a dependable and motivated Transportation Maintenance Worker to maintain the appearance and condition of transportation corridors and public rights-of-way. The position focuses on landscaping, vegetation control, and grounds maintenance to help keep roadways and facilities safe, clean, and visually appealing.

As part of the Transportation Maintenance Division, the employee supports upkeep of transportation infrastructure, including sidewalks, curb and gutter, asphalt, medians, and storm drains. Within the Landscape Maintenance Unit, the employee helps maintain medians and rights-of-way throughout the City by trimming trees, bushes, and grass and planting trees and other plants seasonally.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• Less than one year of experience in construction, maintenance, or related work, or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledge of proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), standard safety and disposal procedures, work-zone safety, basic English and mathematical literacy, relevant equipment, occupational hazards and safety principles, supplies and equipment, and applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Skill in listening to and following instructions, interpersonal communication, customer service, attention to detail, and operating small equipment.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others, organize and maintain a workspace, navigate roads and maps, work effectively as part of a team, and operate assigned tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of small equipment and hand tools.
• Perform unskilled or semi-skilled general maintenance.
• Perform landscaping maintenance.
• Select appropriate maintenance tools and equipment for assigned tasks.
• Perform work in accordance with established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations.
• Operate a walk-behind leaf machine for leaf collection.
• Work extended hours on rotating shifts during leaf collection, emergencies, and inclement weather.

What This Job Offers

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