PURPOSE

This position is classified as an essential employee who performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks with the objective of maintaining the Town’s Street infrastructure, storm water, sidewalks, and street signage for the safe and appealing enjoyment of the community. These tasks require the use of manual tools, powered hand tools and light-heavy mechanical equipment generally associated with street infrastructure maintenance within the Towns corporate city limits.

Annual Salary Range: $34,104.49-$51,156.73

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TECH I (Grade 14)

• Must be able to safely operate, care for and maintain a variety of hand tools and light power equipment such as rakes, shovels, trimmers, edger’s, blowers, tamps, saws, etc.
• Must be able to safely operate small tractors, and small work trucks (sometimes with trailers).
• May be required to apply pre-mixed pesticides and herbicides following proper application and preventive safety instructions.
• Performs or assists in the maintenance to include asphalt crack pouring, pothole repair, leveling, grinding, new pavement installs and pavement markings as needed.
• Performs or assists in the maintenance to include concrete sidewalk repairs/installations, concrete curb repairs/installs, concrete pad repairs/installs and concrete grinding of any trip hazards.
• Performs or assists with repairs and installs of storm drain lines by cutting pipes, proper connections, laying pipe, manholes, catch basins, and manual digging and tamping.
• Performs or assists in trench excavations, establishing protective barriers, guides heavy equipment.
• Must maintain and utilize appropriate and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures at all times.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to interact positively with both the public and co-workers.
• Must be able to perform a variety of manual tasks in the maintenance and repair of streets in regard to. Digging out holes with manual and automatic digging tools; operates a compactor; operates street maintenance equipment.
• Performs or assist with cutting trees and bushes posing a hazard to roadways with manual and automatic cutting tools.
• Majority of work assignments are repetitive in nature and once learned can be completed without difficulty under general supervision.
• Must be able to work with some independence and to utilize skills which require substantial on the job training.
• Work is reviewed by superiors to determine that proper work methods are being followed and that instructions are being carried out correctly.
• The public contact requirement with the Street division and job hazards are significant classification factors, as well as inner departmental relationships.
• Must be able to understand catalogues, manuals and manufactures instructions, for tools and equipment.
• The potential for on-the-job accidents and injuries for this class of employee is significant; therefore, the ability to follow safety procedures is a job requirement.
• May assist with a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks with other Public Works Departments when needed.
• Performs and assists in the cleaning and unclogging of storm drain culverts and catch basins.
• Cleans vehicles, equipment, and tools; as well as the shop and work sites when needed.
• Assists in establishing traffic control to include barricades, cones, all signage, & vehicle traffic flagging.
• Makes and installs street name signs, traffic control signs, maintenance of all Town owned signs with straightening, cleaning and graffiti removal.
• Assists in the salt brine operations of making and placing. Assists in all winter clearing activities of snow, ice and downed trees in roadways and ROW.
• Performs or assists in trimming hazards along sidewalks, edging sidewalks and curbs.
• Performs or assists in removing various debris from the ROW, i.e. street cans, litter, sticks and pinecones.
• Performs or assists in maintenance & service in minor repairs to various small engine machinery used in street maintenance.
• May be required to assist with setup and tear down of holiday decorations.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

TECH II (Grade 15)

All duties above and the addition of:

• Significant experience and proficient skill with larger equipment (such as reach mowers, backhoe, asphalt recycler, etc.) and power tools (such as chainsaws, chippers, floor saws, jack hammers, curb machine, pavement sprayer, dump trucks, asphalt roller, etc.).
• Serves as a lead worker in all crew engaged activities.
• When assigned, may be required to coach, mentor, train and/or oversee co-workers when operator or supervisor is not present.
• Must complete additional training or course work in basic leadership skills.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

TECH I (Grade 14)

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have valid Drivers’ License and excellent driving record.
• Some knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety requirements of equipment and machines used.
• Knowledge of basic street maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of storm water and the maintenance procedures associated with them.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to deal with stressful public contact.
• Ability to perform strenuous work under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to operate hand tools and other appropriate equipment.
• Mechanical ability and aptitude.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks.

TECH II (Grade 15)

All requirements above with the addition of:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in street maintenance or related work, or equivalent amount of training and experience as a non-probationary Tech I.
• Significant knowledge in the hazards & applicable safety requirements of equipment & machines used.
• Significant knowledge of storm water maintenance procedures.
• Ability to direct subordinates.
• Ability to operate the online work order system.
• Considerable experience with tools, equipment, and manual work in street maintenance.
• Must have valid Class A or B CDL Drivers’ License and excellent driving record.
• Must have forklift certificate.
• Must have lift training.
• Must be flagger certified.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TECH I & TECH II

• Walking, standing, lifting, carrying, kneeling, squatting, bending, pulling, pushing and reaching constantly.
• Carrying, lifting and manipulating materials weighing up to 35lbs. regularly.
• Occasional carrying, lifting and manipulating materials weighing up to 100lbs.
• Climbing ladders as well as climbing into and out of/onto and off of various pieces of street keeping equipment, vehicles and equipment trailers.
• Operating manual hand tools (rakes, shovels, pruners, etc.), light hand power tools (portable hand drills, saws, blowers, etc.), other power tools (chainsaws, hedge trimmers, brush chippers, curb machine, tamps, sod cutter, pavement sprayer, etc.) and small power equipment (Asphalt roller, etc.) for extended periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

TECH I & TECH II

• This position works almost exclusively outdoors, year-round, and in all weather conditions.
• This position requires occasional evening, weekend, holiday and call-in work.
• This position is considered an “ESSENTIAL POSITION”, meaning that work may be required during extreme weather events and other emergency situations.

The Town of Southern Pines is an Equal Opportunity Employer