Street Maintenance Worker

Street Maintenance Worker

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Street Maintenance Worker for the Public Works Department Streets Division. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts. The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employees in this class perform a variety of semiskilled and unskilled manual labor tasks under close and general supervision, in the construction, modification, maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, graffiti removal, and traffic signs. Performs related work as assigned in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets and other facilities. Work involves driving dump trucks and operating light to medium equipment, pouring, and finishing concrete, installing storm drainpipe, pouring, and smoothing asphalt, installing and cleaning storm drains and catch basins, assisting in minor repair of equipment and vehicles, and operating light to medium equipment. Employees are subject to hazards in streets maintenance work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, dusts, mists, fumes, oils, tight quarters, and narrow passageways. Work is performed under regular supervision in accordance with specific instructions and within defined procedures. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion for adherence to instructions and established standards.

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in maintaining and repairing town streets, sidewalks, storm drainage, etc.
• Operates dump trucks to haul dirt, gravel, and equipment; operates loaders; may operate backhoes to load materials or dig in locations that do not require significant skill.
• Prepares asphalt materials for resurfacing and patching.
• Hand grades streets, ditches, and driveways.
• Cleans storm drains and catch basins; mows, trims, and landscapes work area; assists with installing storm drainpipes.
• Sets up safety cones and signs and may flag traffic around construction sites.
• Operates dump truck to push snow or shovels snow from sidewalks or other areas.
• Participates on team to erect street signs, paint street markings, and repair and maintain traffic signals.
• Trims weeds and shrubbery; trims trees with chain saws.
• Performs routine equipment checks for proper operation.
• Completes work orders with tasks performed.
• May operate street sweeper to clean streets.
• May operate leaf vac equipment
• Performs related duties as required.

Special Requirements, Education & Experience

Working knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in the assigned work. Working knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned area of work. Working knowledge of concrete and masonry construction and finishing. Some knowledge of the proper placement of traffic safety signs and cones. Skill in the operation of dump trucks and other light and medium equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Ability to complete simple records.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Class A CDL with tanker, Pesticide License preferred.
• Some experience in concrete or asphalt construction or maintenance work