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Maintenance Specialist (Stormwater Mainline)-March 2024
Durham
Mar 29, 2026
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  Maintenance Specialist (Stormwater Mainline)

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  Maintenance Specialist (Stormwater Mainline)

  Salary

  $45,493.00 - $70,012.00 Annually

  Location

  Durham, NC

  Job Type

  Full time with benefits

  Job Number

  24-04692

  Department

  Public Works

  Opening Date

  01/10/2024

  Closing Date

  Continuous

  Description

  Benefits

  Questions

  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 responsible for performing and/or leading skilled maintenance operations for assigned facilities or sites; receiving and processing work orders and service requests; inspecting facility, equipment, and/or vehicle conditions; installing, operating, and/or maintaining devices, vehicles, and other equipment; preparing and maintaining reports and records; addressing safety issues; and performing related duties.

  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; monitors and replenished fluids; performs basic corrective repairs.

  At a minimum must be proficient in the operation of: Backhoe, Excavator and Skid Steer

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

  Additional experience in operating Rubber Tire Loaders, Jet Vac Trucks, Track Loaders, Camera Trucks and Motor Graders.

  Equipment Operator assignments may substitute the camera truck or Jet Vac Truck for one of the above mentioned pieces of heavy equipment identified if the assignment is within the stormwater maintenance section.

  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; setting forms for concrete installation; leveling and brooming concrete; installing brick pavers; construction landscaping.

  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.

  Performs 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 equipment operation.

  Valid NC Class B Commercial Driver's License.

  Additional Preferred Skills

  Must proficiently operate at minimum three (3) pieces of heavy equipment utilized in assigned section, from the following list: Backhoe, Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader, Jet Vac Truck, Skid Steer loader, Motor Grader and Dump Trucks.

  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 inclimate 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 A license

  CDL 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

  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, unfitted, 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

  Required Question

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