Maintenance Specialist (Asphalt)

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　　Maintenance Specialist (Asphalt)

　　Salary

　　$45,493.00 - $70,012.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Durham, NC

　　Job Type

　　Full time with benefits

　　Job Number

　　24-04693

　　Department

　　Public Works

　　Opening Date

　　01/10/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Position Description

　　Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

　　Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

　　Top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the City of Durham's Public Works Department (http://durhamnc.gov/506/Public-Works) a great place to work. Our consistent and steady work environment sets us apart from traditional construction-related worksites, and our exceptional benefits and retirement plans support your long-term success. We create the foundation on which Durham is built, using innovative methods that support the City's growth and enhance our quality of life. We need innovative, highly qualified talent to do that. If growing professionally while serving your community is for you, bring your skills to Durham!

　　Hiring Range: $45,493.00 - $70,012.00

　　Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

　　This position is devoted to maintaining and repairing City property, vehicles and roads through the performance of semi-skilled and skilled labor and technical work. Incumbents perform a broad range of paraprofessional work ranging from routine to specialized skilled labor, technical repairs or operation of heavy equipment. Incumbents may assist in training staff and serve as a lead worker over other staff. Decision-making includes how and when tasks are carried out within an operational process, limited by the selection of the process and establishment of deadlines and outcomes. Incumbents may serve as lead workers at a job site, setting up safe work zones and training and guiding less experience staff in assignments.

　　* NOTE: The Public Works Street Maintenance division intends to hire Maintenance Specialist(s), depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant(s). You must apply separately for the section specific posting to be considered for that position. *

　　* NOTE: Applicants will be required to complete a field assessment to evaluate their ability to proficiently operate a backhoe, skid steer, rubber tire loader and 10-ton roller. *

　　Duties/Responsibilities

　　Must have the ability to safely and efficiently load/unload heavy equipment onto trailers and tow equipment to/from various jobsites and/or repair facilities.

　　Performing vehicle and equipment pre/post trip inspections; monitoring and replenishing fluids; performing basic corrective repairs.

　　At a minimum must be proficient in the operation of: Backhoe, Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader and 10-ton roller.

　　Must be able to drive dump trucks on a regular basis.

　　Additional experience in operating jumping jack tamper, 5-ton roller, asphalt paver and tack kettle.

　　Performing manual labor on projects by assisting in excavation work by hand digging ditches and trenches; backfilling; compacting and leveling earth to required grade; looping asphalt; construction landscaping.

　　Assisting in training staff and/or serving as lead worker over other staff.

　　Assisting with traffic control device installation and flagging operations for stationary and moving work zones.

　　Submitting neat and complete written and/or electronic records including times sheets, maintenance history report forms, pre/post trip inspection forms and other cost records as needed.

　　Checking and cleaning basins.

　　Utilizing performance management system to document own work progress and performance.

　　Performing other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

　　Minimum Qualifications & Experience

　　High school diploma or GED equivalent.

　　Four (4) or more years of related specialized maintenance and/or heavy equipment operation experience.

　　Valid NC Class A Commercial Driver's License.

　　Additional Preferred Skills

　　Ability to proficiently operate asphalt paver, Backhoe, Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader, 10-ton roller.

　　Familiar with placement, setting up and finishing of asphalt and use of hand tools required to perform these tasks.

　　Experience digging out asphalt cuts.

　　Experience loading/unloading heavy equipment onto trailers and towing to designated locations.

　　Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.

　　Ability to utilize communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

　　Knowledge of DOT traffic laws and requirements applicable to heavy equipment operation.

　　Position designated as a Group 1, meaning it is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event.

　　Subject to stand-by/recall and after hours work and work during inclement weather.

　　Required to operate service truck and/or dump truck outfitted with plow based upon class of license possessed during winter weather operations.

　　Benefits – General Full-Time Employees

　　11-12 paid holidays per year

　　12 standard work days of vacation per year

　　12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement

　　2 weeks paid military leave per year

　　Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans

　　State and City retirement plans

　　Short and long term disability plans

　　Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions

　　City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System

　　Paid funeral leave

　　Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling

　　Paid life insurance equal to annual salary

　　48 hours for volunteer work each year*

　　4 hours parental leave each year

　　Workman's Compensation Insurance

　　457 Deferred Compensation Plans

　　Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

　　401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

　　State retirement plan

　　Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

　　401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

　　State retirement plan

　　Health Insurance

　　01

　　Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

　　City of Durham Website

　　Walk in

　　Job fair

　　Employee referral

　　Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below

　　Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

　　Craig's List

　　Facebook

　　LinkedIn

　　GlassDoor

　　governmentjobs.com

　　Monster.com

　　Indeed.com

　　Employment Security Commission

　　Magazine/Newspaper

　　Other

　　02

　　If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

　　03

　　Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

　　Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

　　High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

　　Associates Degree

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Master's Degree

　　PhD or Juris Doctorate

　　04

　　Please indicate which level of valid CDL (Commercial Drivers License) license you currently possess?

　　CDL Class A license

　　CDL Class B license

　　I do not possess a CDL A or CDL B license

　　05

　　How many years of experience do you have with related specialized maintenance and/or operating heavy equipment?

　　No related experience

　　Less than 1 year of related experience

　　1 year but less than 4 years of related experience

　　4 years but less than 6 years of related experience

　　6 or more years of related experience

　　06

　　Please select all the types of equipment you are proficient in operating.

　　Backhoe

　　Excavator

　　Rubber Tire Loader

　　Jet Vac Truck

　　Skid Steer Loader

　　Motor Grader

　　Dump Trucks

　　10 ton roller

　　Paver

　　Jumping jack tamper

　　Tack kettle

　　No experience with any of this equipment

　　07

　　This position is classified as Group 1, meaning it is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event. Employees possessing a CDL will be required to operate a dump truck, outfitted, with a snow plow and spreader during snow/ice events which will also require you to work an extended and altered work schedule. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　Are you willing and able to work overtime, as needed with same day notice, to complete projects and assignments?

　　Yes

　　No

　　09

　　Are you willing and able to work an altered schedule based upon weather conditions and work demands with less than 24 hours notice for short and/or extended periods of time?

　　Yes

　　No

　　10

　　Do you have experience loading/unloading heavy equipment onto trailers and towing to designated locations?

　　Yes

　　No

　　11

　　Do you have experience digging out asphalt cuts?

　　Yes

　　No

　　12

　　Do you know the proper depth for digging out asphalt repairs on a State and City road?

　　Yes

　　No

　　13

　　Do you know the process in ordering asphalt material?

　　Yes

　　No

　　14

　　Do you know how to set-up a work zone for asphalt repair?

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question