The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Street Maintenance Worker for the Public Works Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 300 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.
The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.Employees in this class perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled manual labor tasks under close and general supervision, in the construction, modification, maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, graffiti removal, and traffic signs. Performs related work as assigned in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets and other facilities. Work involves driving dump trucks and operating light to medium equipment, pouring, and finishing concrete, installing storm drainpipe, pouring, and smoothing asphalt, installing and cleaning storm drains and catch basins, assisting in minor repair of equipment and vehicles, and operating light to medium equipment. Employees are subject to hazards in streets maintenance work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, dusts, mists, fumes, oils, tight quarters, and narrow passageways. Work is performed under regular supervision in accordance with specific instructions and within defined procedures. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion for adherence to instructions and established standards.

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in maintaining and repairing town streets, sidewalks, storm drainage, etc.
• Operates dump trucks to haul dirt, gravel, and equipment; operates loaders; may operate backhoes to load materials or dig in locations that do not require significant skill.
• Prepares asphalt materials for resurfacing and patching.
• Hand grades streets, ditches, and driveways.
• Cleans storm drains and catch basins; mows, trims, and landscapes work area; assists with installing storm drainpipes.
• Sets up safety cones and signs and may flag traffic around construction sites.
• Operates dump truck to push snow or shovels snow from sidewalks or other areas.
• Participates on team to erect street signs, paint street markings, and repair and maintain traffic signals.
• Trims weeds and shrubbery; trims trees with chain saws.
• Performs routine equipment checks for proper operation.
• Completes work orders with tasks performed.
• May operate street sweepers to clean streets.
• May operate leaf vac equipment.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Working knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in the assigned work. 
• Working knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned area of work. 
• Working knowledge of concrete and masonry construction and finishing. 
• Some knowledge of the proper placement of traffic safety signs and cones. 
• Skill in the operation of dump trucks and other light and medium equipment. 
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to complete simple records.

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or GED required. 
• Class A CDL with tanker, Pesticide License preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Some experience in concrete or asphalt construction or maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

OR
Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

 
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To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume’s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
 
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
 
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
 
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits