Streets Maintenance Technician Level I at Town of Leland

, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Street Maintenance, Asphalt Repair, Concrete Work, Landscaping, Equipment Operation, Preventative Maintenance, Traffic Control, Manual Labor, Effective Communication, Emergency Response, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Safety Procedures, Basic Vehicle Maintenance, Construction Procedures, Drainage Systems

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description Performs introductory skilled trades work in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, drainage ways and related facilities; operates a variety of motorized equipment; and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Streets Maintenance Supervisor. This position is designated as essential during emergency or disaster situations, as assigned. Essential Job Functions Repairs and maintains streets: prepares asphalt materials for resurfacing and patching potholes; builds and sets concrete forms; pours and patches new and old concreate work; performs general landscaping duties upon completion of projects. Removes damaged sections of asphalt; fills holes with patching materials and hot asphalt using tamps or rolls patches. Constructs, maintains, and repairs street signs, catch basins, storm drainpipes, curbs, sidewalks, street striping, retaining walls, and other infrastructure within Town right of way and maintenance easements. Performs minor repair and preventative maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment; performs oil changes, replaces filters and spark plugs, and checks tire pressure and fluids. Assists with the installation and removal of traffic control devices for operation and maintenance activities. Operates backhoe, front end loader, chainsaw, concrete saw, jackhammer, asphalt roller, weed eater, stump grinder, and other equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of Public Works streets and facilities. Promotes and demonstrates organizational culture, core values, and leadership philosophies consistent with, or complementary to, Town administration. Adheres to policies and procedures established by the Town. Performs work during emergency or disaster situations as necessary, upon request, or as assigned by the Town Manager. Requirements High school diploma or GED with minimal experience (less than 1 year) in general construction, street maintenance, and in the operation of medium to heavy sized equipment and trucks. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Obtain Flagger certification within one (1) year of appointment. Obtain Confined Space certification within one (1) year of appointment. Obtain FEMA Class 100 and 700 certifications within one (1) year of appointment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities General knowledge of streets drainage, buildings, grounds, utilities, landscape, and related construction, maintenance, and repair procedures. General knowledge of the safe use, operation, and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned. Ability to safely operate equipment to which the employee is assigned. Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions. Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions. Ability to read and write basic instructions and work orders. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public. Ability to perform work during emergency or disaster situations upon request and as assigned by management. Physical Requirements This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and walking, frequently requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic). NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Town is interested in hiring qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

The Streets Maintenance Technician Level I performs skilled trades work in the maintenance and repair of streets and related facilities, operating various motorized equipment. The role includes tasks such as repairing asphalt, constructing street signs, and performing preventative maintenance on vehicles.