What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONSTRUCTION WORKER I-III: CONSTRUCTION DIVISION position at Town of Chapel Hill NC?

Salary : $31,959.00 - $54,039.00 Annually

Location : Chapel Hill, NC

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 24 / 25-01901

Department : Public Works

Division : Streets & Construction Services

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

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 Streets and Construction Programs in the Public Works Department.

This position is safety sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The position is also driving essential and must conform to the Town's Safe Driving and Accident Policy and procedures.

The Hiring Range for the Construction I-III positions are as follows :

CW I : $31,959.00 - $42,341.00

CW II : $35,235.00 - $46,681.00

CW III : $40,789.00 - $54,039.00

Essential Functions

Performs construction maintenance, repair, and improvement activities.
Operates and maintains equipment and hand tools.
Assists in masonry work such as mixing concrete and mortar, supplying materials, digging, setting forms, pouring concrete, etc.
Assists with inclement weather and special event response.
Assists in traffic control measures to provide a safe work zone, including proper placement of signs and cones.
Assists in leaf collection.
Skilled in construction methods and practices.
Familiar with construction and masonry maintenance equipment.
Performs other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Construction Worker I - No general construction methods and practices knowledge is required.

Construction Worker II - Basic construction methods and practices of sidewalk repair, concrete construction, and construction maintenance activities.

Construction Worker III - Skilled construction methods and practices of sidewalk repair, concrete construction, and construction maintenance activities.

Ability to : All levels :

Read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations;

Communicate effectively (orally and in writing);

Model behaviors that are consistent with the Town's values of RESPECT;

Work a flexible schedule, including on-call, holidays, weekends, and inclement weather, on an as-needed basis;

Perform routine assignments with a team.

Construction Worker II :

Work independently or with teams to perform routine assignments;

Occasionally operate light equipment.

Construction Worker III :

Perform skilled tasks; operate various equipment related to the program; perform preventive maintenance on equipment; and perform construction maintenance activities.

Education

Construction Worker I - No high school diploma or equivalency is required.

Construction Worker II-III - High school diploma or equivalency or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties.

Experience

Construction Worker I - No experience required.

Construction Worker II - At least one year of job-related experience.

Construction Worker III - At least three years of job-related experience.

Certification

All Levels - Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Construction Worker II / III - Successful completion or ability to readily obtain the work zone traffic control certification.

Construction Worker III - Possession of or ability to readily obtain a minimum of a Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsements issued by the State of North Carolina. 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

Salary : $31,959 - $54,039

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