Maintenance Specialist; Asphalt

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

*** ALL EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL HIRES WITH A START DATE OF 7/1/2024 OR LATER WILL WORK A 40 HOUR PER WEEK SCHEDULE.

Hiring Range: $45,493.00 - $70,012.00

Hours:

7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. (Summer Hours starting June 24, 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m.)

Top-notch management, highly qualified staff, and opportunities for career advancement make the City of Durham's Public Works Department a great place to work. Our steady work environment and exceptional benefits support your long-term success. We build Durham using innovative methods that support growth and improve quality of life.

This position involves maintaining and repairing City property, vehicles, and roads through semi-skilled and skilled labor, technical work, and operation of heavy equipment. Responsibilities include training staff, serving as a lead worker, and making decisions on task execution within operational guidelines.

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The Public Works Street Maintenance division intends to hire Maintenance Specialist(s), depending on applicant qualifications. Please apply separately for the specific posting. ***

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Applicants will complete a field assessment to demonstrate proficiency in operating backhoe, skid steer, rubber tire loader, and 10-ton roller. ***

• Safely load/unload heavy equipment onto trailers and tow equipment to various sites.
• Perform vehicle and equipment inspections, monitor and replenish fluids, and conduct basic repairs.
• Proficient in operating Backhoe, Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader, and 10-ton roller.
• Must be able to drive dump trucks regularly.
• Experience with jumping jack tamper, 5-ton roller, asphalt paver, and tack kettle is a plus.
• Assist in manual excavation, ditching, back filling, and asphalt work.
• Help train staff and serve as a lead worker.
• Assist with traffic control and flagging operations.
• Maintain clear records including timesheets and inspection forms.
• Check and clean basins.
• Use performance management systems to document work progress.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 4 years of experience in maintenance or heavy equipment operation.
• Valid NC Class A Commercial Driver's License.

• Proficient in operating asphalt paver, Backhoe, Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader, and 10-ton roller.
• Knowledge of asphalt placement and finishing, and use of hand tools.
• Experience digging asphalt cuts and loading/unloading heavy equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of DOT traffic laws relevant to heavy equipment.
• Position is critical for emergency operations and requires readiness to work during emergencies and inclement weather.
• Subject to standby/recall, after-hours, and winter weather operations involving service or dump trucks with plows.