Construction Worker

Salary : $41,454.40 Annually
Location : Greenville, NC
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 1860
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 10/13/2025


Job Summary


The purpose of this position is to assist in the maintenance of City streets, roads, and stormwater infrastructure. This is accomplished by constructing and repairing streets, sidewalks, and curbs; cleaning ditch lines; operating hand tools; driving dump trucks; raking asphalt and concrete; and maintaining light equipment and vehicles.

FLSA: Non-Exempt
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time.
Examples of Duties

Street and Storm Water Maintenance

• Applies sealant material;
• Rebuilds road shoulders;
• Applies asphalt surfaces;
• Reconditions deteriorating sidewalks, curbs, and repairs utility cuts;
• Controls vegetation growth;
• Removes limbs and other material from creek banks; and
• Reconstructs basin/manholes and storm drain pipe.

Operates and Transports Equipment

• Drives dump trucks as assigned;
• Operates weed eaters, plate tamps, chainsaws, mixers, and other applicable hand and power tools;
• Transports light equipment to and from job sites; and
• Performs preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.

Support Activities

• Assists other department divisions with inclement weather cleanup and special event activities; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; and
• At least one year of experience as a construction worker or experience in a related field.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• a variety of construction equipment used.
• policies and procedures to promote a safe and secure work environment.
• materials and methods used in the construction or repair of streets, roads, and stormwater infrastructure.

Skilled in:

• identifying alternative solutions to problems.
• managing one's own time.
• operating equipment.
• making minor repairs and maintenance to equipment.

Ability to:

• learn the details and procedures involved in performing a variety of manual tasks.
• understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• identify hazards in assigned work areas.
• work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

Special Requirements

• Valid N.C. Driver's License
• Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), required within twelve months of hire.
• This position requires the ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds frequently and up 100 pounds occasionally.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources for a more in depth summary of our benefits.
01


What is your highest level of education?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college; no degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

02


Which best describes your experience as a construction worker or your experience in a related field?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

03


Do you have a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid driver's license is a currentdriver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within twelve months of hire?

• Yes
• No

05


This position requires the lifting and/or carrying of heavy objects. Are you able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally along with other duties required for this position?

• Yes
• No

06


This position requires working in all kinds of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.). Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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