Construction Worker



Job Details

Construction Worker
Employer

City of Greenville

Salary

$28,787.20 - $43,201.60 Annually

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

81618

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

10/23/2017

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to assist in the maintenance of public roads and storm water infrastructure. This is accomplished by constructing and reconstructing streets, sidewalks, and curbs; cleaning ditch lines; operating hand tools; driving dump trucks, raking asphalt and concrete; maintaining light equipment and vehicles by cleaning and changing oil and oil filters to ensure proper operation' completes other duties as assigned.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-exempt

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.
  • 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 light equipment.
  • Operates all applicable hand and power tools.
  • Performs preventative maintenance on all assigned light equipment.
Support Activities
  • Assists in other department division activities such as special events, post storm cleanup and inclement weather cleanup.

Minimum Qualifications


Education and Experience:

  • Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency and
  • one year experience required.

Knowledge of:
  • relevant equipment use, policies and procedures to promote a safe and secure work environment.
  • materials, methods, and tolls involved in the construction or repair of streets, roads and storm water infrastructure.
  • standard practices, tools, and equipment utilized in area of assigned work.
Skilled in:
  • using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions to problems.
  • managing one's own time.
  • controlling operations of equipment.
  • making minor repairs and maintenance to equipment.
Ability to:
  • perform heavy manual labor over extended period of time in a variety of weather conditions.
  • learn the details and procedures involved in performing a variety of manual tasks.
  • cooperate as a member of a work crew and establish effective working relationships with other employees.
  • understand and follow oral instructions.
  • communicate effectively, and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • identify hazards in assigned work areas.
  • read and understand information in writing.
  • work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
  • meet mental and physical demands of the job.

 

Special Requirements

Valid N.C. Driver's License (Class C) at hire.
Valid N.C. CDL Class B operator's license or the ability to obtain a Class "B" CDL within 6 months of hire.

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 Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

01
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
  • High school or equivalent
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Course work beyond bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree or higher
02
Do you have at least one year experience operating various light to heavy duty vehicles and construction equipment?
  • Yes
  • No
03
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 the other duties required for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have a valid N.C. and a N.C. CDL Class B operator's license or the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within six months of hire.
  • Yes
  • No
05
This position requires working in all kinds of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.). Are you able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Greenville
Address
200 W. Fifth Street

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858
Phone
252.329.4492

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