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$23.04 - $29.52
Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Who We Are:
At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!
Our Core Values:
Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.
What We Offer: The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
401K and 457B Retirement Plans
PTO earned within first year
12 Paid Holidays per year
Tuition Reimbursement Plan
Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
What You'll Do:
This position performs responsible, skilled work coordinating, leading, and participating in the daily operations of a field crew within the Street Maintenance Division. Responsibilities include a variety of roadway and infrastructure maintenance activities such as resurfacing, asphalt base repair, roadway patching and maintenance, Central Business District (CBD) maintenance, mowing operations, and concrete work.
This role also supports seasonal and special operations including leaf collection, snow removal, and furniture market cleanup efforts. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Street Maintenance Supervisor, with direct leadership and day-to-day guidance provided to a crew of up to twelve (12) employees.
Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
Leads and participates in the completion of daily assignments in the work of unskilled and semi-skilled workers in the basic resurfacing, repair, maintenance, patching of roadways maintained by the City, mowing operations including the use of herbicides, concrete/masonry operations including but not limited to sidewalk, curb/gutter, and other varied masonry projects
Performs and assists in performing maintenance, repair, installation and/or construction tasks
Performs related work with Central Business District (CBD) cleanup and maintenance activities
Reviews job/project requirements and detailed instructions from supervisor
Prepares complete daily work reports with details of actual work performed
Trains and provides direction to subordinates
Completes written draft of performance evaluations for staff and reviews with Supervisor.
Provides guidance and supervision of Motor Equipment Operators I, II, III and brick mason.
Trains Motor Equipment Operators in the operation of equipment.
Operates heavy vehicles requiring commercial driver’s license (CDL), road tractor and tanker, lowboys, heavy front-end loaders, trackhoe, large dozers, and tandem 10 yd. dump truck, backhoes, etc., to perform maintenance activities on streets/roadways as necessary and to transport other employees, materials and supplies to work sites.
Oversees and assists in the maintenance and cleaning of assigned equipment, buildings, etc.
Must be able to coordinate and deal with the public and citizens.
Uses hand tools, including but not limited to hoes, shovels, rakes and other tools needed to perform various types of manual labor.
Supervises crews for the collection of leaves, snow and storm debris removal.
Employee will be assigned to the Snow & Ice Control Program and must be available to work during winter weather events including serving as a Quad Leader responsible for overseeing employees, trucks, and assigned routes to ensure operations are completed as necessary.
This position also requires the ability to assist with minor equipment repairs and safely operate snowplow trucks and/or brine trucks.
Coordinates paving and/or patching operations
Ensures crew is following proper traffic control practices as established by MUTCD and the City Safety Standards and Policies.
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
Qualifications:
Minimum Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be 21 years of age.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a lead role and/or supervisory capacity, with responsibility for directing semi-skilled and unskilled workers and motor equipment operators.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in semi-skilled streets/roadways maintenance or construction work.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience maintaining inventory and using traffic control equipment.
Certifications and Licenses
Must possess a valid North Carolina CDL Class A driver’s license.
Must maintain a good driving and safety record.
Must be able to obtain Standard First Aid/CPR certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of traffic laws, safety regulations, and safe work practices.
Comprehensive knowledge of methods, practices, equipment, tools, repair, construction, and maintenance of streets/roadways infrastructure.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to roadway maintenance and equipment operation.
Skill in the use of tools and equipment associated with the trade.
Ability to read and understand as-built drawings, street location maps, and detailed reports.
Ability to complete required training courses related to streets/roadways construction and maintenance, safety, snow removal, storm debris cleanup, supervision, and related topics through APWA, ITRE, or similar agencies.
Ability to work on-call as required.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment in a supervisory role.
Basic mathematical ability to calculate quantities of materials needed for assignments.
Ability to communicate clearly during emergency situations, including use of two-way radios.
Preferred Qualifications
English and Spanish bilingual language skills.
Physical Requirements
Physical Strength and Mobility
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform heavy work involving exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force constantly and up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Significant use of arms, hands, legs, and feet required.
Ability to reach, handle, grasp, finger, and manipulate equipment and tools.
Hearing and Speaking
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, property owners, and the public in person, by telephone, and by two-way radio.
Must be able to hear over operating equipment and motor noise to recognize warnings and respond appropriately.
Vision Requirements
Far vision: Ability to recognize and respond to individuals and hazards at a distance.
Near vision: Ability to perform detailed work such as reading reports, maps, and computer screens.
Depth perception sufficient to safely operate equipment and judge distances accurately.
Field of vision adequate to monitor traffic, pedestrians, equipment, and surrounding work areas.
Ability to quickly adjust focus between near and distant objects.
Environmental Conditions
Ability to work outdoors in varying and extreme weather conditions for prolonged periods.
Exposure to roadway traffic, operating machinery, construction environments, noise, and other outdoor environmental conditions associated with street maintenance operations.
The work location of this job will be 816 E Green Dr High Point, North Carolina.
Our Commitments The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.
The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.
The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. In lieu of or in addition to background screening, candidates selected for employment in a position that requires working with children in any capacity must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any such position without passing a pre-placement physical exam. The City offers employment to successful candidates conditioned upon the City’s receipt of satisfactory results from all required screenings, checks, and exams, as applicable.
