Maintenance Technician (All Sections)

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 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: $40,099.00 - $61,720.00 Hours: 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

Provide skilled, general labor to City construction, public works maintenance, and /or facilities projects.

This is accomplished by performing skilled maintenance duties, operating equipment, and performing general labor as required.

Other duties include performing a variety of manual tasks requiring special knowledge or skills acquired through on-the-job training or experience.

May serve as a lead worker to an assigned crew engaged in manual, semi-skilled and skilled work.

* Operating dump trucks * Performing vehicle and equipment pre/post trip inspections; monitoring and replenishing fluids; performing basic corrective repairs * Assisting with asphalt, concrete, stormwater and street cleaning operations and/or projects Operating pneumatic, air and electric drills * Assisting with Collection System TV inspections and flush truck operations * Performing manual labor on projects by assisting with set up and breakdown of TV and flushing equipment * Assisting with traffic control device installation and flagging operations for stationary and moving work zones * Assisting crews by handling materials and cleaning debris or hazards from worksites * Assisting with vehicle and equipment maintenance by inspecting; greasing; cleaning interior and exterior; checking fluid levels and filling as required * Signaling operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials * Transporting vehicles to/from repair facilities * 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.

* High school diploma or GED equivalency.

* Two or more years of maintenance experience operating tools and equipment used in construction.

* Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.

* Valid NC Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement.

* Familiar with rebuilding manhole/basins, placing structures and cleaning of pipes and culverts.

* Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.

* Required to