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City of Durham Senior Maintenance Technician - Stormwater Maintenance in Durham, North Carolina
Senior Maintenance Technician - Stormwater Maintenance
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Senior Maintenance Technician - Stormwater Maintenance
Salary
$42,707.00 - $65,755.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
24-04813
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
02/29/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
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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 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: $42,707.00 - $65,755.00
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This position is devoted to maintaining and repairing City property, vehicles, roads and traffic systems, equipment and facilities, through the performance of semi-skilled and skilled labor and technical work. Incumbents perform semi-skilled labor requiring technical repairs, operation of light-duty equipment and power tools and/or leading the work of other performing general labor. Incumbents may also assist with general maintenance tasks in addition to their primary assignment.
There is an established operational routine to be followed and decisions are limited primarily to choosing how quickly the work is performed and the sequence in which the work is performed to meet established standards and deadlines.
* NOTE: The Public Works Department, Street Maintenance division intends to hire Maintenance Technician, Seniors, 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: After successful completion of an interview, applicants may be required to complete a field assessment to evaluate their ability to proficiently operate a Combination flush/vacuum truck. *
Duties/Responsibilities
Serve as lead crew member operating combination flush/vacuum truck to clean and maintain underground pipes and storm-water catch basins.
Ability to effectively plan and schedule work based upon self-identified scope of work to meet project objectives.
Daily, mobilize to job site safely and proficiently operate storm-water pipe and basin cleaning equipment and tools.
Perform equipment maintenance required to keep pipe cleaning equipment and tools in good operating condition by adjusting, cleaning, lubricating and performing minor repairs.
Ability to effectively plan and schedule work based upon self-identified scope or work to meet project objectives.
Ensuring crew members are wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work to ensure safety.
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 Combination flush/Vacuum truck
Must be able to drive dump trucks on a regular basis.
Communicating work-related needs and issues to supervisors and senior management by providing updates regarding the status of open work orders and construction, maintenance and/or facility tasks.
Knowledge of DOT traffic laws and requirements applicable to heavy equipment operation.
Assisting with traffic control device installation and flagging operations for stationary and moving work zones and ensuring proper set up.
Performing manual labor on projects by assisting in excavation work by hand digging ditches and trenches; backfilling; compacting and leveling earth to required grade; construction landscaping.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC).
Three years of equipment operation/driving or specialized maintenance experience based on assignment.
A valid, unrestricted North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
Tanker endorsement.
Must complete job related and/or safety training based on assignment, such as (but not limited to) lock out/tag out, confined space entry, ladder safety, IMSA signs and markings level II certification, work zone safety, respirator and emergency evacuation training.
Additional Preferred Skills
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 during winter weather operations.
Must be proficient in the operation of Combination flush/Vacuum truck.
Ability to read and understand maps in CMMS system, such as City Works
Confined space certification.
NASSCO PACP/LACP/MACP Certification.
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.
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 effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or Juris Doctorate
04
How many years of related equipment operation/driving experience or maintenance experience do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years related experience
3 years but less than 5 years related experience
5 or more years related experience
05
Do you have a valid, unrestricted CDL (Commercial Driver's License)?
Yes, I have a CDL A
Yes, I have a CDL B
No, I do not have a valid, unrestricted CDL
06
Do you have a tanker endorsement?
Yes, I currently have a tanker endorsement.
No, I do not currently have a tanker endorsement and I AM NOT willing and able to obtain one within 9 months of hire.
07
How many years of technical training do you have in stormwater maintenance and repair or a related field?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years related experience
3 years but less than 5 years related experience
5 or more years related experience
08
Please select all the types of equipment you are proficient in operating.
Backhoe
Excavator
Rubber Tire Loader
Jet Vac Truck
Track Loader
Skid Steer Loader
Street Sweeper
Motor Grader
Dump Trucks
Combination Flush/Vacuum Truck
No experience with any of this equipment
09
Do you have any experience with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) such as City Works, including reading and understanding maps?
Yes
No
10
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
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Are you willing and able to work overtime, as needed with same day notice, to complete projects and assignments?
Yes
No
12
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
13
Do you have experience planning and scheduling work, identifying the scope of work for the purpose of inspecting and cleaning sanitary and storm water collection piping?
Yes
No
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Are you willing and able to complete job related and/or safety training based on assignment, such as (but not limited to) lock out/tag out, confined space entry, ladder safety, IMSA signs and markings level II certification, work zone safety, respirator and emergency evacuation training.
Yes
No
15
Are you willing and able to operate a service truck and/or dump truck outfitted with plow during winter weather operations?
Yes
No
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Are you willing and able to work stand-by/recall, after hours, and work during inclement weather?
Yes
No
Required Question