STREET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I

Benefits 5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month) Wellness Incentive Program, with a discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one floating holiday and one wellness day upfront each year Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee’s immediate family On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026 Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more About the Role The Streets Maintenance Technician I performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of Town streets and related infrastructure within the Public Services Department. Work includes tasks such as concrete and asphalt work, drainage maintenance, landscaping, flagging traffic, and assisting with minor equipment repairs. Employees in this class work both independently and as part of a crew, often in outdoor environments and in varying weather conditions. This role supports the safe and effective upkeep of streets, sidewalks, and storm drainage systems and plays a key part in snow and ice control operations. Work requires following detailed instructions, using hand tools and light equipment, and maintaining safety standards at all times. Perform semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in maintaining and repairing Town streets, sidewalks, and storm drainage systems Prepare asphalt materials for resurfacing and patching Assist with laying, pouring, and finishing concrete Hand grade streets, ditches, and construction areas Clean storm drains, culverts, and catch basins Perform mowing, trimming, and general landscaping around work sites Heat and maintain proper temperature on tar kettle Set up safety cones, signs, and flag traffic around work zones Operate asphalt roller, air hammer, and other light-to-medium equipment Assist with minor repair of equipment and tools Remove snow from sidewalks and designated areas Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Six (6) months of related experience in construction, maintenance, or manual labor OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Special Requirement Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License #J-18808-Ljbffr