Street Maintenance Technician

Salary : $36,268.00 - $42,984.00 Annually
Location : Kernersville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300121
Department: Public Services
Division: Street
Opening Date: 07/07/2025
Closing Date: 7/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Position Overview


Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of light to medium equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of streets, and right of way maintenance. An employee in this class is a member of a crew performing maintenance work to maintain and construct storm drains, patch asphalt, perform concrete work and other construction work. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Public Services Crew Supervisor and is inspected during progress.

Examples of Duties

• Works on a crew to patch asphalt, to repair or re-construct water of sewer lines; to unclog storm drains with a sewer jet, to maintain and repair storm drains and catch basins, and to repair and replace drains, pipes and man holes.
• Works on a crew to maintain and repair streets, sidewalks, and driveways.
• Drives truck for snow and ice removal; applies chemicals as needed.
• Assists with landscaping maintenance of grounds and stormwater control measures, as needed.
• Operates tractor to mow grass in rights of way; operates chain saw to remove limbs and trees from rights of way.
• Operates dump truck, bobcat, grader, back hoe, motor grader, track loader, flusher truck, rubber tire loader, roller and tack machine; performs routine servicing on equipment.
• Works at special town events; sets up and disassembles; cleans area after event.
• Assists with setting up work zones; puts signs and safety cones out; directs traffic.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Work requires some knowledge of the methods and techniques applied in semi-skilled and skilled manual labor.
• Work requires some knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment utilized in the area of assigned work.
• Work requires some knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work.
• Work requires some knowledge of basic carpentry and masonry.
• Work requires some knowledge of landscaping practices and plan identification.
• Employee must have the ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
• Employee must have the ability to work cooperatively as a team member and respond courteously to citizens.

Minimum Qualifications


Some experience in construction work preferred for entry level position. Please see below Career Ladder Development Chart for requirements.

Classification Criteria Street Maintenance Technician I Required Experience -This is an entry level position. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.

For internal promotional purposes: No disciplinary action during the preceding 12 months.
Required Certifications - North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 24-months from hire.

Street Maintenance Technician II Required Experience - Minimum 4 years of light to medium duty equipment experience. Examples of medium equipment include, but not limited to, tractors, skid steer, mowers, roller, air compressor, backhoe, cement mixer, ditch witch or any similar device. NOTE: Years of experience does not have to be with the Town of Kernersville


For internal promotional purposes: Must No disciplinary action during the preceding 12 months.
Required Certifications -

• North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License.

Illustrative Examples of Work


In addition to task associated with Street Maintenance Technician I:


Operates a back hoe on a crew to dig around sewer, water, gas and electric lines, meter boxes or in other areas where underground and overhead utilities require special skill and care.


Operates a motor grader to grade gravel streets, clean ditches, and remove snow and ice from streets.


Serves as lead worker in operating a Street sweeper/water truck to clean out clogged drainage culverts.


Performs skilled masonry work with building forms, establishes proper grade and fall, pours and finishes concrete, and lays bricks and blocks.


Assets in setting up job sites according to established safety standards and MUTCD.


Drives a truck or participates as part of a leaf/and or brush collection crew as needed; drives solid waste truck as needed.


Operates street sweeper in cleaning catch basins and storm drains.


Operates bobcats and attachments including pavement milling machine.



Senior Street Maintenance Technician Required Experience -

• Minimum 6 year of medium-heavy duty equipment experience. Examples of heavy equipment include, but not limited to, a backhoe, crane truck,, grader, excavator, dozer and loaders or any similar device.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Street Maintenance Technician II.

For internal promotional purposes: No disciplinary action during the preceding 12 months.
Required Certifications -

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Road Scholar, as provided by ITRE at NC State University
• North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License.

Illustrative Examples of Work


In addition to task associated with Street Maintenance Technician I and II:


Operates Class B required equipment.


Serves a Crew Supervisor in his/her absence; serves as lead worker; helps lead and direct other crew members.


Performs skilled carpentry and plumbing and able to work independently, as a leader worker, or as part of a crew.


Master Street Maintenance Technician Required Experience -

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Senior Street Maintenance Technician.

For internal promotional purposes: No disciplinary action during the preceding 12 months.
Required Certifications -

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Advanced Road Scholar, as provided by ITRE at NC State University
• North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Illustrative Examples of Work


In addition to task associated with Street Maintenance Technician I, II and Senior:


Operates Class A required equipment.


Serves a Crew Supervisor in his/her absence; serves as lead worker; helps lead and direct other crew members.


Performs skilled carpentry and plumbing and able to work independently, as a leader worker, or as part of a crew.

Supplemental Information


This position is classified as safety sensitive per the Town's Personnel Policy.


Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Non-exempt
Join our team to receive the following benefits:

• Paid Vacation Leave Accrual - accrual amount increases with service
  • Interested in transferring from different municipal or state government entity? After 6-months with the Town, we will accept your verified service time from your immediately preceding employer towards vacation accrual.
• Paid Sick Leave Accrual
  • Interested in transferring from different municipal or state government entity? After 6-months with the Town, we will accept your verified sick leave balance from your immediately preceding employer towards vacation accrual, based on the Town's accrual schedule.
• Paid Holiday Leave and 1 Floating Holiday per year
• Membership in the Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS)
• 4% contribution into the NC401(k) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available
• Medical Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available
  • Employee Wellness Center visits at no cost - dependents also welcome if covered on employee's health insurance plan
  • Looking to retire from the Town? We offer health insurance for retirees based on years of service
• Dental Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available
  • Looking to retire from the Town? We offer dental insurance for retirees based on years of service
• Voluntary Vision Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available
• Short Term Disability at no cost to employees
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability is available
• 2.5 times salary (up to $200,000) Life Insurance for employee at no cost
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, child(ren) available
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost
• Credit Union Membership Eligibility
• Education Tuition Assistance
• Employee Birthday Gift Certificate
• 2% Annual Bonus
• Progressive Pay Plan

To discuss these benefits, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.