Street Technician , II

Overview

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• Performs a variety of heavy manual tasks in the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, streets, and gutters; breaks pavement, pours and shovels asphalt, tamps and smooths asphalt; digs out holes with manual and automatic digging tools and may operate a compactor. This individual may also operate a variety of small trucks, tractors, and motorized hand tools. The position is considered essential and may be required to work overtime during severe weather, as well as to be on call for emergencies outside of normal work hours.
  
  A valid NC driver’s license and excellent driving record are required.

Note: Please note that the minimum pay range shown is just that - a minimum. We look at every candidate individually and will make sure that your starting pay offer will be competitive based on the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities that YOU bring to the table. In addition to base pay, we also offer highly competitive benefits, which are outlined on the Summary of Benefits link in this posting.

We like to take a "total compensation" philosophy toward employment with the Town. So please carefully factor in ALL the pay, benefits, work environment, team atmosphere, economic stability, etc. together as you consider a rewarding future with the Town of Southern Pines.

• Ability to follow safety guidelines.
• Performs or assists in the maintenance to include asphalt crack pouring, pothole repair, leveling, grinding, new pavement installs and pavement markings as needed.
• Performs or assists in the maintenance to include concrete sidewalk repairs/installations, concrete curb repairs/installs, concrete pad repairs/installation and concrete grinding of any trip hazards.
• Assists with a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks with other Public Works Departments when needed.
• Assists in repairs and installs of storm drain lines by cutting pipes, proper connections, laying pipe, and manual digging and tamping.
• Assists in cleaning and unclogging storm drain lines, manholes and catch basins.
• Assists in trench excavation, establishing protective barriers, guides heavy equipment.
• Cleans ditches, gutters, culverts and other drainage structures.
• Cleans up vehicles/equipment/tools, shop area and work sites.
• Assists in establishing traffic control to include barricades, cones, all signage, and vehicle traffic flagging.
• Makes and installs street name signs, traffic control signs. Maintenance of all town owned signs with straightening, cleaning, and graffiti removal.
• Assists in the salt brine operations of making and placing. Assists in all winter clearing activities of snow, ice, and downed trees in roadways.
• Assists in performing solid waste collections; to include recycle, solid waste, yard debris, bulky items, and animal carcasses when needed.
• Operates a variety of small trucks, tractors, pavement sprayer, curbing machine, road saws, jack hammer, tamps, some motorized hand tools, and other tools & equipment as needed.
• May be required to perform or assist in the maintenance within confined spaces.
• All other assigned duties.

• Some knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety requirements of equipment and machines used.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to…