Maintenance Technician

For doers and makers seeking a well‑rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.

Hickory, North Carolina, is a three‑time All‑America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 45,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 365,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, recreation facilities, libraries, golf courses, theaters, art museums, and gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas.

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Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non‑job‑related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post‑offer functional pre‑work screen and a drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves or others. All applicants are subject to a background check.

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and must possess a valid Class “C” driver’s license from NC.

• Cuts tree limbs and branches; picks up brush and leaves; operates a chainsaw.
• Assists with performing street maintenance duties.
• Cleans ditches and drainage pipes.
• Assists with forming and finishing concrete.
• Assists with construction of stormwater infrastructure.
• Picks up litter, trash, and dead animals along city streets.
• Directs traffic at work sites.
• Loads and unloads equipment and supplies; sets up and cleans up work sites.
• Operates jack hammer and other equipment as needed.
• Sows grass and spreads straw.
• Operates a snow plow; operates lawn mower, weed eater, hedge trimmer, or other equipment as needed.
• Sets up and cleans up for special events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• After‑hours work is required as necessary during emergencies, inclement weather and other times as necessary.

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• No experience requirements.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Knowledge of City and safety policies and procedures.
• Skill in using such tools and equipment as a shovel, rake, chainsaw, chipper, and weed‑eater.
• Skill in following instructions.

PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects; reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time;

climb ladders and balance; climb into vehicles and equipment; stoop; kneel; half‑kneel; squat; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move more than 100 pounds. An employee in this position will have successfully passed a "Functional Pre‑work Screen" administered by a professional and impartial third party specialist.

This position has been identified as safety‑sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.

The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, machinery with moving parts, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.