What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONSTRUCTION WORKER I-III – STORMWATER MAINTENANCE position at Town of Chapel Hill?
Perform construction and maintenance work in support of the goals and mission of the Stormwater Division in the Public Works Department.
Construction Worker I GradeN06 $42,475.00 – $55,217.00
Construction Worker IIGradeN08$46,828.00 – $61,336.00
Construction Worker IIIGradeN09$49,170.00 - $63,921.00
What you can expect to be doing (Essential Functions):
•Performs ditch, structure, and pipe placement, repair, and maintenance activities related to drainage
- Operates and maintains equipment and hand tools.
•Assists with inclement weather and special event response.
•Assists in traffic control measures to provide a safe work zone, including proper placement of signs and cones.
- Serves on the rotating on-call schedule
• Participate in ongoing safety training
- Completes other tasks as assigned.
Do you supervise or not?
Construction Worker III may occasionally lead small teams in minor activities in the absence of the Stormwater Maintenance Crew Supervisor
What are the physical demands?
- Work is performed in the field, involving standing, walking, bending, crouching, climbing, and stooping with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions.
- Regular exposure to outdoor weather is required. The role demands use of equipment requiring fine motor skills and includes periodic heavy lifting—occasionally up to 100 pounds, frequently 10–25 pounds, or consistently 20–50 pounds.
- Operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
- Work occasionally requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather).
- Exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration, and will be required to wear personal protective equipment.
- Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Where and how do you work?
The work is typically performed in a variety of environments and locations involving high heat, extreme temperatures, difficult terrain, and varying heights, confined spaces, limited visibility, and hazardous conditions.
What do you need to know to do this job effectively?
Knowledge
Construction Worker I – No knowledge of general construction methods and practices required.
Construction Worker II – Basic skills in construction methods and/or practices of stormwater maintenance activities.
Construction Worker III – Skilled construction methods and/or practices of stormwater maintenance activities.
Ability to
All levels:
•Read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations;
•Communicate effectively (orally and in writing);
•Work a rotating on-call schedule, inclement weather, and special events to include holidays and weekends
- Perform routine assignments with a team
- Model behaviors that are consistent with the Town’s values of RESPECT;
Construction Worker II:
•Work independently or with teams to perform routine assignments;
- Occasionally light and construction equipment operate.
Construction Worker III:
•Perform skilled tasks
- Operate various equipment related to the program
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
- Perform stormwater system construction and maintenance activities
What is education and/or experience do you need to be considered for this job?
Experience:
Construction Worker I – No experience required.
Construction Worker II – At least one year of job-related experience.
Construction Worker III – At least three years of job-related experience.
Education:
Construction Worker I – high school diploma or equivalency is required
Construction Worker II-III –Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills associated with a high school education
What are the safety considerations for this job?
- You will be subject to the Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace policy.
- You will be subject to the Safe Driving and Accident Policy.
Here is other information you should know about the position:
- All Levels – Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
•Construction Worker II/III – Successful completion or ability to readily obtain the work zone traffic control certification.
•Construction Worker III – Possession of or ability to readily obtain a minimum of a Class B CDL issued by the State of North Carolina. Successful completion or ability to readily obtainThe Town of Chapel Hill has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
The Town of Chapel Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Salary : $42,475 - $63,921