Salary : $42,828.00 - $56,741.00 Annually
Location : Chapel Hill, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23/24-01816
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets & Construction Services
Opening Date: 05/03/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform construction and maintenance work in support of the goals and mission of the Construction, Storm water, or Streets Programs. This position is based in the Public Works Department.
*THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE*
This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. This position is driving essential and subject to the Town's Safe Driving and Accident Policy.
Essential Functions

Performs streets, construction, and storm water maintenance and improvement activities
Operates and maintains equipment and hand tools
Assists with inclement weather and special event response
Perform other duties as required
Supervision Exercised
This position may serve as lead worker, performing essentially the same work as those directed, and may oversee work quality, train, instruct, and schedule work.
Physical Demands
The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching, climbing, or stooping; occasionally lifting heavy objects; and using equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
Work Environment
The work is typically performed in the field with exposure to inclement weather, traffic, insects, noxious vegetation, dust, vibration, noise, and fumes.
Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:
•Advanced construction methods and practices in assigned program
•Advanced medium to heavy equipment maintenance and operation
Ability to:
•Communicate effectively orally and in writing
•Lead coworkers and perform advanced tasks
•Operate equipment related to the program
•Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
•Perform street and storm water system construction and maintenance activities
•Operate a computer and basic software programs
•Operate highly skilled heavy equipment maintenance and operation
•Model behaviors that are consistent with our values of RESPECT
Education
High school diploma or equivalency or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties.
Experience
Five years of job-related experience
Certification
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a minimum of a Class B CDL issued by the State of North Carolina and successful completion or ability to readily obtain the Competent Person Certification in Shoring and Trenching or Confined Space Rescue.
The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the base plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members.
Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part- time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is optional and is paid for by the employee. Coverage for eligible dependents is also available.
Paid Time Off

• Vacation/Annual Leave: Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service.
• Sick Leave: Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank.
• Paid Holidays: There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time.
• Personal Leave: All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non-cumulative

Local Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans

• NC 401(k)-The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Prudential.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan-Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by ICMA.

Disability Insurance

• Town Provided: The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee's base income for non-job related injuries.
• Voluntary Short Term Disability: Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400.

Life Insurance
The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.
Direct Deposit
All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits

• Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at the Local Government Federal Credit Union.
• Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksites
• Annual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employment
• Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period
• Town has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following https://www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org/employee-housing

01

Do you have a valid NC Driver's license? Is it a CDL? If not, will you able to obtain the CDL certification within two months from the beginning of employment with the Town?
02

Occasionally, you will be required to work after normal working hours, including nights and weekends, to ensure public safety and/or respond to on-call duties. Examples include but are not limited to inclement weather, emergency situations, and street celebrations. Would this be a problem for you?

• Yes
• No

03

We may elect to start work at different times depending on the season. Our normal schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. During the summer we may elect to work earlier. Would you have any trouble with such a schedule?

• Yes
• No

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