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. Duties and Responsibilities: 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 Minimum Qualifications: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr