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Street Crew Member #2109-101600-02

Street Maintenance Division

Date Opened
Friday, October 29, 2021 3:00 PM
Close Date
Friday, November 12, 2021 11:59 PM
Section
Charlotte Department of Transportation
Salary
  • $33,280.00 - $34,819.00/year
Employment Type
  • Full Time

Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Summary

The Street Maintenance Crew Member performs unskilled/semi-skilled work including compacting, installing, leveling and finishing materials; construct and maintain roadways, sidewalks and storm drainage systems; performs heavy manual labor; works with concrete, asphalt, gravel, dirt, bricks, grout, and other materials.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Loads and unloads materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Assists in asphalt maintenance by shoveling and raking.
  • Perform multiple safety tasks and directing traffic.
  • Clean and maintain tools used to accomplish major duties.
  • Act as support to the rest of the crew in Street Maintenance projects.
  • Ensure all supplies needed for the job site are loaded onto the truck.
  • Follow directions from the crew chief accurately and efficiently.
  • Requires response to emergency conditions and situations.
  • Requires on call work during nights and weekends.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Transportation- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by road specifically, including laws and ordinances regulating the operation of vehicles.
  • Construction- Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and procedures used in the construction and maintenance of streets.
  • Customer and Personal Service- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Safety- Knowledge of OSHA, City, and Federal rules and regulations, as well as work hazards and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work.
  • Communication Skills – Conveying information effectively through speaking and writing and understanding information others give through speaking and writing.
  • Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions when appropriate, and picking out important pieces of information.
  • Teamwork skills – Works well with others to accomplish a common goal.
  • Physical Abilities include but are not limited to: sitting, standing, bending, twisting, reaching,kneeling/squatting, walking, driving, crawling, climbing, lifting and carrying (up to 90lbs), shoveling, pushing, and pulling.

Preferred Qualification

  • High School/ GED preferred; 
  • Experience in concrete construction highly desired. 
  • Class ‘A’/Class ‘B’ CDL Driver’s License is a plus.

Salary

  • $33,280. 00 - $34,819.00 / Year; Commensurate with experience

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

In Conclusion

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