STREET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I - CROWD CONTROL (FRI-MON)

Streets Maintenance Technician I

About the Town of Mooresville

As one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!

Why Join the Town of Mooresville

We value our employees and invest in their success with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits are among the most competitive in the region and include:

• 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 up front 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, assisting with minor equipment repairs, and supporting Town-sponsored special events.

Employees in this class work both independently and as part of a crew, often in outdoor environments and in varying weather conditions. Responsibilities include assisting with the setup and breakdown of special events by installing and removing barricades, barriers, traffic control devices, temporary signage, and other safety equipment. The position also supports crowd control and pedestrian safety efforts during festivals, parades, community events, and other public gatherings to help ensure the safe and orderly movement of vehicles and pedestrians.

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, maintaining safety standards at all times, and supporting special event operations as assigned.

Schedule: This position is regularly scheduled to work Friday through Monday and supports weekend operations and special events as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
• Install, maintain, and remove barricades, barriers, temporary signage, and traffic control devices for street projects and special events
• Assist with crowd control and pedestrian safety measures during festivals, parades, community events, and other public gatherings
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of Town-sponsored special events
• 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

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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

The Town of Mooresville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.

Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.