City of Durham
Maintenance Specialist (Asphalt)
City of Durham, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
***ALL EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL HIRES WITH A START DATE OF 7/1/2024 OR LATER WILL WORK A 40 HOUR PER WEEK SCHEDULE.
Hiring Range:
$45,493.00 - $70,012.00 Hours:
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Summer Hours starting June 24, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Top-notch management, highly qualified staff, and opportunities for career advancement make the City of Durham's
Public Works Department
a great place to work. Our steady work environment and exceptional benefits support your long-term success. We build Durham using innovative methods that support growth and improve quality of life. This position involves maintaining and repairing City property, vehicles, and roads through semi-skilled and skilled labor, technical work, and operation of heavy equipment. Responsibilities include training staff, serving as a lead worker, and making decisions on task execution within operational guidelines. *** NOTE: The Public Works Street Maintenance division intends to hire Maintenance Specialist(s), depending on applicant qualifications. Please apply separately for the specific posting. *** *** NOTE: Applicants will complete a field assessment to demonstrate proficiency in operating backhoe, skid steer, rubber tire loader, and 10-ton roller. *** Safely load/unload heavy equipment onto trailers and tow equipment to various sites. Perform vehicle and equipment inspections, monitor and replenish fluids, and conduct basic repairs. Proficient in operating Backhoe, Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader, and 10-ton roller. Must be able to drive dump trucks regularly. Experience with jumping jack tamper, 5-ton roller, asphalt paver, and tack kettle is a plus. Assist in manual excavation, ditching, backfilling, and asphalt work. Help train staff and serve as a lead worker. Assist with traffic control and flagging operations. Maintain clear records including timesheets and inspection forms. Check and clean basins. Use performance management systems to document work progress. Perform other related duties as assigned. High school diploma or GED. At least 4 years of experience in maintenance or heavy equipment operation. Valid NC Class A Commercial Driver's License. Proficient in operating asphalt paver, Backhoe, Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader, and 10-ton roller. Knowledge of asphalt placement and finishing, and use of hand tools. Experience digging asphalt cuts and loading/unloading heavy equipment. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of DOT traffic laws relevant to heavy equipment. Position is critical for emergency operations and requires readiness to work during emergencies and inclement weather. Subject to standby/recall, after-hours, and winter weather operations involving service or dump trucks with plows.
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$45,493.00 - $70,012.00 Hours:
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Summer Hours starting June 24, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Top-notch management, highly qualified staff, and opportunities for career advancement make the City of Durham's
Public Works Department
a great place to work. Our steady work environment and exceptional benefits support your long-term success. We build Durham using innovative methods that support growth and improve quality of life. This position involves maintaining and repairing City property, vehicles, and roads through semi-skilled and skilled labor, technical work, and operation of heavy equipment. Responsibilities include training staff, serving as a lead worker, and making decisions on task execution within operational guidelines. *** NOTE: The Public Works Street Maintenance division intends to hire Maintenance Specialist(s), depending on applicant qualifications. Please apply separately for the specific posting. *** *** NOTE: Applicants will complete a field assessment to demonstrate proficiency in operating backhoe, skid steer, rubber tire loader, and 10-ton roller. *** Safely load/unload heavy equipment onto trailers and tow equipment to various sites. Perform vehicle and equipment inspections, monitor and replenish fluids, and conduct basic repairs. Proficient in operating Backhoe, Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader, and 10-ton roller. Must be able to drive dump trucks regularly. Experience with jumping jack tamper, 5-ton roller, asphalt paver, and tack kettle is a plus. Assist in manual excavation, ditching, backfilling, and asphalt work. Help train staff and serve as a lead worker. Assist with traffic control and flagging operations. Maintain clear records including timesheets and inspection forms. Check and clean basins. Use performance management systems to document work progress. Perform other related duties as assigned. High school diploma or GED. At least 4 years of experience in maintenance or heavy equipment operation. Valid NC Class A Commercial Driver's License. Proficient in operating asphalt paver, Backhoe, Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader, and 10-ton roller. Knowledge of asphalt placement and finishing, and use of hand tools. Experience digging asphalt cuts and loading/unloading heavy equipment. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of DOT traffic laws relevant to heavy equipment. Position is critical for emergency operations and requires readiness to work during emergencies and inclement weather. Subject to standby/recall, after-hours, and winter weather operations involving service or dump trucks with plows.
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