Senior Construction Worker - Street Maintenance



Job Details

Senior Construction Worker - Street Maintenance
Employer

City of Greenville

Salary

$35,672.00 - $53,497.60 Annually

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

1049A

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

05/30/2018

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to maintain and improve public roads, curbs, sidewalks, and drainage infrastructure to ensure safety and reliability. This is accomplished by reconstructing or constructing streets, alleys, and sidewalks; maintaining and operating equipment; raking asphalt; finishing concrete; operating rollers; cleaning/constructing basins and manholes; cleaning/mowing ditch lines; and training and overseeing assigned crew members. Other duties include assisting other crews or departments during inclement weather conditions and other times as needed.
This is a continuous recruitment and open until filled.
 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt.

 

Examples of Duties

  • Transports, operates, and maintains various light to heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, curbs, sidewalks, and open and closed drainage systems.
  • Constructs and maintains streets by applying sealing materials; rebuilding shoulders; applying surfaces treatments; replacing deteriorated curbs and gutters; replacing surface and base materials; controlling vegetation; reducing weather effects with salt brine treatments; removing trash and other materials from rights of way; and reconstructing/repairing storm drainage systems.
  • Performs independent skilled street maintenance work as needed by interpreting construction plans, sketches, and blueprints.
  • Works as a crew leader as needed by assigning and monitoring crew member work tasks, ensuring compliance with safety measures, and training crew members on equipment operating procedures and maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED and;
  • Three (3) years of experience operating various pieces of heavy construction equipment to include, but not limited to, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks w/ trailers, salt spreaders, and snowplows (one year of supervisory or lead worker experience is preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:
  • materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction and repair of roads, sidewalks, curbs, drainage structures and pipe laying.
  • how to set concrete forms to grade and how to use levels and transits to set grade for storm drain pipe installation.
  • how to pour and finish concrete, lute and roll asphalt, and lay storm drain pipe.
  • masonry products and uses.
  • how to build a masonry manhole or drop inlet structure.
  • how to apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.

Skill in:
  • operating assigned equipment in a safe manner.

Ability to:
  • assign work to crew members based on the material and requirements of specific jobs.
  • assess skill level and work performance of crew members.
  • work from plans, drawings, and sketches to complete tasks.
  • confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.
  • work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
  • work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
  • meet mental and physical demands of the job.

Special Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid N.C. CDL Driver's License (Class A or B) at the time 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 best describes your highest level of education?
  • Less than high school
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college, no degree
  • Associate's degree
  • Master's degree or higher
02
Which best describes your experience in operating heavy construction equipment?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 to 6 years
  • 7 years or more
03
Which best describes your experience working as a supervisor or crew leader? (preferred but not required)
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-3 years
  • 4 or more years
04
Please briefly describe your experience using plans, blueprints, and sketches to complete construction projects. Type "N/A" if you have no related experience.
05
Do you currently have a valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? (Note: a valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges)
  • Yes
  • No
06
This position requires the ability to operate various pieces of heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, excavators, dump trucks w/ trailers, salt spreaders, and snowplows. Please describe the heavy construction equipment you have experience using. Type "N/A" if you have no related experience.
07
This position requires the lifting and/or carrying of heavy objects. Are you able to lift and/or carry 25 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally along with other duties required for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
08
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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