What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician I (Street) position at City of Hickory, NC?
Description
For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and must possess a valid Class "C" driver's license from NC.
This position is responsible for performing general laboring duties.
Major Duties
Assists with performing street maintenance duties.
Assists with forming and finishing concrete.
Assists with construction of stormwater infrastructure.
Operates lawn mower, weed eater, hedge trimmer, or other equipment as needed.
After-hours work is required as necessary during emergencies, inclement weather and other times as necessary.
Knowledge and Qualifications
Knowledge of City and safety policies and procedures.
Skill in using such tools and equipment as a shovel, rake, chainsaw, chipper, and weed-eater.
Skill in following instructions.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects; reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time; climb ladders and balance; climb into vehicles and equipment; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move more than 100 pounds. An employee in this position will have successfully passed a "Functional Prework Screen" administered by a professional and impartial third party specialist.
SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, machinery with moving parts, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.The City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package, in addition to salary:
- 11 paid holidays
- 12 paid sick leave days per year
- Paid vacation
- City-paid individual health insurance (H.S.A.)
- Low-cost dental and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program – 5 FREE visits
- 13.6% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System
- Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k
- Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to ($125,000)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- On-site Wellness Clinic
- A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, Short-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance; All at very competitive rates.
- Benefits package valued at over ($12,500) annually.
*Employees working in seasonal/part-time positions are not eligible for benefits.*
Salary : $125,000
