Street Maintenance Worker

Street Maintenance Worker

Town of Apex invites applications for the position of Street Maintenance Worker. Expected hiring range: $47,625.55 - 58,337.55. Work location: 105-A Upchurch Street, Apex, NC 27502. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm. Posting closing date: until filled.

What you will be doing:

Performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and occasionally skilled labor tasks in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, and storm water infrastructure. Work involves operating a variety of tools and light equipment to build, repair and replace sections of streets, sidewalks, curbs, and storm drainage systems; repair and patching asphalt and concrete; snow and ice control and removal while assuring proper safety procedures are followed. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices. This position reports to the Streets Operations Supervisor. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

A sample of the essentials:

• Works as a part of a crew and performs semi-skilled and skilled trades work in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, curbs, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Operates a variety of construction equipment such as tractor trailer combinations, dump trucks, snowplows, rock salt/salt brine delivery combinations, backhoes, excavators, motor graders, compact and front-end loaders, asphalt rollers, street sweepers and other related light and medium equipment used in the work.
• Repairs asphalt and concrete with a variety of materials to include aggregates, hot mix asphalt, cold mix asphalt and concrete; may assist with street sign installation.
• Assists with proper set up of work site traffic control; helps ensure safe control and direction of traffic.
• Clears storm drains and maintains stormwater conveyance infrastructure.
• Applies rock salt/salt brine and performs snow and ice removal from Town streets and sidewalks.
• Installs new and refurbishes street markings and stop bars; installs, maintains, and repairs Energy Absorption systems (guardrails).
• Performs median clean-up and cemetery beautification and maintenance.
• Uses hand tools and operates equipment to dig holes and replace clean areas for paving.
• Safely transports equipment and materials to and from the work sites in accordance with local and state laws.
• Performs operator's preventative checks and minor preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Uses a variety of system platforms including smart phone applications to document work and record work activities. Uses GPS to capture infrastructure that is not accounted for on the map.
• Responds as essential field personnel in emergency and inclement weather situations.
• Attends safety training and training on technical subjects related to the work.
• Assists with set-up and clean-up for Town-sponsored festivals and events.
• May assist with cutting grass with tractors, bush hogs, lawn and riding mowers, weed eating, trimming bushes and trees to maintain sight distance.
• Performs related tasks as required.

What you'll need:

High School Diploma or GED and minimal (less than one) experience in semi-skilled maintenance or construction work. Possession of a valid Class B commercial driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Who we are:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 82,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.

What we offer:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more!

Keep in mind:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment. The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.