Construction Worker II

Construction Worker II

Join Our Vibrant Team at the Town of Wake Forest! Due to an internal staff promotion, we are excited to recruit for one Construction Worker II to join our team. Do you have a passion for Public Works and a desire to make a tangible impact on a thriving and growing town? Are you seeking a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance? If so, the Town of Wake Forest Public Works Department invites you to bring your talents and enthusiasm to our dynamic team!

Why Choose Wake Forest Public Works?

Working for the Town of Wake Forest isn't just a job – it's an opportunity to contribute to a special place's unique character and future. Here's what makes us stand out:

Our Organizational Culture: The Town's vision is that Wake Forest's vibrant, diverse, and welcoming community fosters its distinct character, thriving economy, and high quality of life. Our Core Values are Caring, Commitment, Character, Innovation, and Collaboration. Every quarter, we highlight one of our core values and have peer nominations to recognize exemplary work demonstrated by our employees. As part of employee development, the Town hosts a Toastmasters group, Supervisory Bootcamp, Leadership Academy, Effective Supervisory Practices course, and other professional growth opportunities. The Town also provides at least three annual Employee Appreciation food truck events.

A Collaborative and Supportive Environment: We foster a close-knit team where your ideas are valued, and collaboration is key to our success. You'll work alongside experienced and passionate professionals dedicated to mentorship and professional growth. We regularly have team-building events to celebrate departmental and personal accomplishments.

Work-Life Balance Matters: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and strive to create a supportive environment that respects your time and commitments outside work. The Town offers Wellness Wednesday once a month, which allows employees to take off one hour early to attend to wellness needs. We also offer free access to our recreational facilities and discounted fees for youth athletic programs for employees' families. Our department also offers opportunities for management leave and flex time.

Located in a Charming and Growing Town: Wake Forest offers a high quality of life with a historic downtown, beautiful parks and greenways, a growing arts and culture scene, and a strong sense of community. Our Town Hall is in the Downtown area, which allows you to walk to lunch and other amenities.

Opportunities for Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth through training, workshops, conferences, and other opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills in planning.

Competitive Benefits Package: The Town of Wake Forest offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, long-term and short-term disability programs, retirement plan, paid time off, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, paid elder care leave, non-matching required 401k contributions, longevity pay bonuses, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and more. Upon completing a six-month probationary period, you will also receive a 5% increase in salary.

General Statement of Duties Performs responsible semi-skilled work in street maintenance. Distinguishing Features of the Class Employees in this class perform semi-skilled work involving a variety of public works and related tasks. Work is performed primarily in street repair and maintenance, drainage systems, and sidewalks but may also be performed in other public works functions. Work also involves participating in construction projects that require a variety of skills. Work involves the use of a variety of hand and power tools and light to heavy equipment. The employees are subject to hazards associated with public works, including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various environmental hazards. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Street Supervisor. Employee Values: Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are expected to uphold and exhibit the Town's shared employee values of caring, commitment, character, and collaboration.

Essential Functions

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Works on a crew to patch potholes, utility cuts, and re-surface streets; assists with construction and repair of sidewalks, curb and gutter, and driveway aprons; constructs and cleans out storm sewers; digs drainage ditches.
• Pours and finishes concrete; assists with block and brickwork.
• Pours and finishes asphalt for street repair.
• Drives a dump truck to load and haul materials and debris.
• Makes and installs street signs.
• Works on leaf collection truck as needed.
• Flags traffic and sets up work zones.
• Operates vac/jet trailer and camera unit.
• Performs masonry work.
• Applies pesticides.
• Performs various semi-skilled tasks in maintaining and repairing streets, sidewalks, and driveways.
• Works as part of a team on large-scale public works construction and repair projects.
• Performs specialized tasks as needed.
• Participates in snow removal.
• Prepares paperwork on daily and weekly activities.
• Operates construction equipment, including trucks, dump trucks, rollers, tractors, loaders, and equipment.
• Performs maintenance on storm drains.
• Assists other departments with various tasks.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some knowledge of the methods and techniques applied in construction trades work.
• Some knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in asphalt and concrete construction.
• Considerable knowledge of standard hand tools, operation of light equipment, and materials used in assigned work.
• Considerable knowledge of the assigned work's occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions.
• Working knowledge of basic carpentry and masonry.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment at a semi-skilled level.
• Ability to drive large equipment on public roads.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and respond courteously to citizens.
• Ability to carry out work under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for long periods of time.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.

Desirable Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation with some related construction work experience. Special Requirement Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver License - CDL Class "A" with Class "N" Tanker endorsement. Traffic Zone Flagging Certification.

Physical Requirements Work in this class is very physical and requires physical stamina and dexterity to lift heavy amounts for a sustained period. The employee must be able to physically perform the physical functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pound of force occasionally; 50 to 75 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly.