Street Maintenance Laborer

A maintenance laborer performs tasks vital to the overall upkeep of our town’s streets and roadsides. Assist with storm water drains, paving, concrete work, right-of-way maintenance, water leaks, and other related duties; drive town owned vehicles and operate job specific heavy equipment.

• Maintenance of public utilities, infrastructure, public buildings, streets, storm drainage, rights-of-way, parks, and landscaping
• Mow and weed eating public lands, aerate, sew and fertilize grass; cut and remove trees; apply pesticides and maintain records of pesticide application
• Must be able to drive and operate a Town vehicle and equipment including loading and unloading trailers, zero turn law mowers, excavators, skid-steers, backhoe and other equipment as necessary.
• Drive a dump truck to haul gravel, dirt, topsoil, garbage, etc.
• Maintain street signs, pave and patching asphalt on town-maintained roadways
• Reading water meters and assisting with meter/tap installations or replacements, and repairs of water lines
• Assist with ice and snow removal and rotate on-call responsibilities
• Follows safety rules
• Assist in other departments as needed to provide Town services

• High School Diploma or GED – equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• Maintain a current NC driver’s license; obtain a CDL within one year of hire date
• General knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools
• Ability to perform labor for extended periods, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions; must be able to lift, move, or carry heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written assignments; establish & maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.