STREET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

Street Maintenance Technician II

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 Street Maintenance Technician II performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor tasks and operates light to medium equipment within the Streets Section of the Public Services Department. This role supports the construction, maintenance, and repair of Town streets, sidewalks, and related infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient transportation systems for the community.

Work involves tasks such as asphalt paving, concrete finishing, masonry, landscaping, stormwater system maintenance, and traffic control. Employees may operate dump trucks, loaders, and other equipment, and assist with snow and ice control operations. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and responding to after-hours call-backs as needed.

Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection to ensure adherence to safety practices, instructions, and established standards. Employees are subject to hazards associated with street maintenance, including exposure to traffic, heavy equipment, extreme weather, and environmental conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in maintaining and repairing streets, sidewalks, cemeteries, and driveways

• Operate dump trucks to haul materials such as dirt, gravel, and equipment

• Operate loaders and may assist with backhoe operations for basic excavation tasks

• Prepare asphalt for resurfacing and patching projects

• Lay, pour, and finish concrete for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; build forms and perform masonry work

• Hand grade streets, ditches, and driveways

• Clean storm drains and catch basins

• Perform mowing, trimming, and general landscaping of work areas

• Set up traffic control devices, including cones and signage; may perform flagging duties

• Assist with snow and ice removal using equipment or manual labor

• Fabricate, install, and maintain street signs and pavement markings

• Assist in minor repair and maintenance of equipment and vehicles

• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

• Two (2) to four (4) years of related experience in street maintenance, construction, or public works; OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class "B" Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire (Class "A" preferred)

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's Permit

• North Carolina Pesticide License is preferred

• Ability to work on-call and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed