This classification performs semi-skilled work functions to operate motorized light- to heavy-weight equipment to maintain and repair town grounds and streets, and to provide solid waste collection services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are representative of this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Maintains streets, sidewalks and right-of-ways; maintains and replaces traffic regulation and warning signs; repairs asphalt streets using the hotbox equipment, as well as cold patching potholes.
- Collects residential refuse by driving a solid waste vehicle; collects yard waste by driving a grapple loader truck, trash truck, pickup truck or leaf truck; collects downtown trash from street cans, park litter and facility cans; provides "back door" service for elderly and/or physically challenged residents; delivers rollout carts to customers; transports garbage to landfill.
- Maintains town parks and trails; performs routine maintenance for park facilities, such as picnic shelters, restrooms, playgrounds and fields; provides general lawn maintenance, including herbicide application and mowing grass; maintains stormwater facilities; communicates with park visitors.
- Performs emergency and/or safety services to address issues related to routine maintenance and weather related incidents; removes dead or diseased trees or those impacted by severe weather events; removes dead animals from public right-of-ways.
- Performs maintenance on the town clock; installs seasonal and holiday décor; provides special event preparation and staffing, including delivery of garbage and recycling containers, codes and/or barricades, and litter collection to maintain a safe and clean environment; performs set up of equipment and/or furniture for town social functions.
- Communicates with the public; notifies citizens of routes, policies, and guidelines, and delivers public notices, tags or delivers hand-tags notifying residents of town code violations.
- Assures a safe work area; flags traffic at work area as needed; follows safety regulations; assists in performing routine servicing and maintenance of equipment used in carrying out assignments; maintains the interior and exterior of town vehicles.
- Loads and unloads equipment and supplies.
- Drives or operates trucks, tractors, and other equipment including solid waste collection truck, dump truck, pickup truck, leaf vacuum truck, tractor/tanker truck, bucket truck, weed eater, front-end loader, skid-steer, grapple loader, spreader, asphalt roller, bobcat, backhoe, chainsaws, mowers, snowplow or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Education and Experience:
- Requires a High School Diploma/GED and 6 months of related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licensure, Certification, and Specialized Training:
- Class B Commercial Driver's License.
- Within 6 months of hire, must obtain:
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Aerial Lift Truck certification
- National Incident Management System Certification levels 100, 700, and 800
- NC LTAP Road Scholar and Advanced Road Scholar or equivalent preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Must be physically able to operate a truck, tractor, and numerous small tools and equipment.
- Must be able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.; must be able to lift and/or carry weights of 10 to 50 pounds.
- Works in adverse environmental conditions, including exposure to heat/cold, wetness, humidity, dusts, dirt, machinery hazards, vibrations, noise, odors, smoke, electrical currents, and toxic agents.
Knowledge:
- Methods, policies, procedures, and activities of the department, including town code, employee handbook, departmental policies and procedures, OSHA regulations and NC DOT standards.
- Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in drainage construction and maintenance work.
- Established standards of productivity and quality of work maintained in the performance of the job.
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Standard tools, materials and practices of the trade.
- Functions and interrelationships of town and other governmental agencies.
Skills:
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Use a variety of heavy equipment, light equipment, and small engine machinery including dump truck, pickup truck, leaf vacuum truck, tractor/tanker truck, bucket truck, weed eater, front-end loader, skid-steer, grapple loader, spreader, asphalt roller, bobcat, backhoe, chainsaws, mowers, snowplow or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
- Use a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software, such as Microsoft Office365, Utility Cloud, GIS, internet search engines, etc.
Abilities:
- Properly and safely operate and maintain equipment, machinery and tools used in maintaining, installing, and repairing assigned areas of the department.
- Apply common sense understanding and use independent judgment in routine situations.
- Perform required duties in extreme weather conditions including smoke, dust, heat, cold, wetness, etc.
- Perform quality work, with requires constant attention to detail.
- Work with the public in a professional manner and provide information and assistance, representing the town government in a positive light at all times.
- Perform duties and complete responsibilities under a degree of stress related to meeting tight deadlines; react calmly and quickly in emergencies.
- Analyze and recognize problems and potential problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Read, interpret, and apply policies, procedure, rules, regulations and other complex materials
- Exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contacts with the general public, management, and town staff.
- Work in extreme weather conditions including smoke, dust, heat, cold wetness, etc.
Job ID: 484733783
Originally Posted on: 7/10/2025
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