Senior Construction Worker (Street Maintenance)

The purpose of this position is to maintain and improve City streets, roads, curbs, sidewalks, and drainage infrastructure. This is accomplished by constructing and repairing streets, alleys, and sidewalks; maintaining and operating equipment; raking asphalt; finishing concrete; operating asphalt rollers; cleaning and constructing basins and manholes; cleaning and mowing ditch lines; and training and leading assigned work crews.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• Operates and maintains various light to heavy-duty equipment related to construction maintenance and repair of streets, roads, curbs, sidewalks, and open and closed drainage systems;
• Transports equipment as required;
• Applies sealing materials; 
• Rebuilds road shoulders; 
• Replaces deteriorated curbs and gutters;
• Replaces asphalt surface and base materials; 
• Controls vegetation growth with chemical applications; 
• Reduces weather effects with salt brine treatments; 
• Removes trash and debris from right of way; 
• Repairs storm drainage systems.
• Performs independent skilled street maintenance work;
• Interprets construction plans, sketches, and blueprints;
• Assigns and monitors crew work tasks;
• Ensures compliance with safety measures;
• Trains crew members on equipment operating procedures and maintenance;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED and;
• At least three years of experience operating various pieces of heavy construction equipment to include, but not limited to, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks with trailers, salt spreaders, and snowplows.
• One year of supervisory or lead worker experience (preferred).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

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

Skilled 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 the 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 the mental and physical demands of the job.

• Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Salary : $53,373