Streets Maintenance Worker

Town Of Apex Streets Maintenance Worker

The Town of Apex invites applications for the position of Streets Maintenance Worker. Expected hiring range is $19.21-$23.53/hr applicants who meet the requirements will be considered for Senior Streets Maintenance Worker, with an anticipated hiring range of $20.94-$25.65/hr.

Work Location:

Town of Apex Public Works Operations 105-A Upchurch Street

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00-3:30pm

Closing Date:
Open until filled; apply immediately as position may close without notice.

Join a team that performs work necessary to preserve the beauty and accessibility of Apex. As a Street Maintenance Worker, your work matters and has a direct connection to the experience of each resident and visitor by keeping pedestrian and vehicular paths clean and maintained. Outdoor lovers and those that thrive in a team-environment are encouraged to apply.

The Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of 70,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 540 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential.

We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

• Works as a part of a crew and performs semi-skilled and skilled trades work in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, curbs, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Operates a variety of construction equipment such as tractor trailer combinations, dump trucks, snowplows, rock salt/salt brine delivery combinations, mowers, backhoes, excavators, motor graders, compact and front-end loaders, asphalt rollers, street sweepers and other related light and medium equipment used in the work.
• Repairs asphalt and concrete with a variety of materials to include aggregates, hot mix asphalt, cold mix asphalt and concrete; may assist with street sign installation.
• Assists with proper set up of work site traffic control; helps ensure safe control and direction of traffic.
• Clears storm drains and maintains stormwater conveyance infrastructure.
• Applies rock salt/salt brine and performs snow and ice removal from Town streets and sidewalks.
• Installs new and refurbishes street markings and stop bars; installs, maintains, and repairs Energy Absorption systems (guardrails).
• Performs median clean-up and cemetery beautification and maintenance.
• Performs debris removal and litter collection along roadside right of ways.
• Uses hand tools and operates equipment to dig holes and replace clean areas for paving.
• Safely transports equipment and materials to and from the work sites in accordance with local and state laws.
• Performs operator's preventative checks and minor preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Uses a variety of system platforms including smart phone applications to document work and record work activities.
• Uses GPS to capture infrastructure that is not accounted for on the map.
• Responds as essential field personnel in emergency and inclement weather situations.
• Attends safety training and training on technical subjects related to the work.
• Assists with set-up and clean-up for Town-sponsored festivals and events.

• May assist with cutting grass with tractors, bush hogs, lawn and riding mowers, weed eating, trimming bushes and trees to maintain sight distance.
• Performs related tasks as required.

High School/GED and minimal experience in semi-skilled maintenance or construction work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid Class B commercial driver's license issued…