Senior Maintenance Technician - Landscaping

Joining our Transportation Maintenance Division will provide an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the maintenance of critical infrastructure such as sidewalks, curb and gutter, asphalt, medians, and storm drains.

As a member of our 218 person staff, you will contribute to maintenance of 1,130 miles of streets and sidewalks; the upkeep of over 33,000 curb ramps; and the protection of 3.2 million linear feet of stormwater pipes connecting more than 32,000 drainage inlets.

The Transportation Landscape Maintenance Unit is responsible for maintaining medians and rights-of-way throughout the City by trimming trees, bushes, and grass, and by planting various trees and plants each season.

As a member of our team, in addition to your salary, you can expect:

• Team Environment: You will contribute to our sense of community and teamwork where collaboration is encouraged
• Paid Training and Development: You will obtain certifications and skill development to provide you a sustainable career rather than just a job
• Career Advancement Opportunities: You will have internal opportunities to improve your job grade or transition into one of many specialized roles within our organization
• Diversity of Tasks: Your assignments will remain interesting and challenging due to the variety of tasks and number of variables from one task to the next
• Stable Work Hours: You will have a predictable work schedule, and most overtime opportunities are voluntary
• Job Security: As a municipal employee, your services will be essential resulting in stable, secure employment
• Health and Retirement Benefits: Your comprehensive benefits will be outstanding and represent a substantial contribution toward your health, well-being, and continued employment with our team
• Paid Time Off and Holidays: You will receive generous paid leave and holidays, providing a better work-life balance and providing you the assurance that we value you as an employee

If you are our candidate for this job, you will have experience in construction methods and materials, basic construction safety, and be capable of leading by example and earning the respect of your coworkers. As you learn and develop in this role, you will be responsible for operating a range of haul vehicles, including flat bed and dump trucks, as well as wide variety of construction equipment such as knuckleboom loaders and A-Boom loaders.

Your expertise will eventually extend to special function equipment, such as both automated and walk-behind leaf collection trucks, and snow and ice removal equipment. You will lead by example and utilize manual and power tools to execute tasks such as properly maintaining grounds including trees and shrubs by mowing, vacuuming, fertilizing, trimming, pruning, etc. including medians along major thoroughfares and I-440; operating a dump truck with snow removal equipment during inclement weather; performing regular service and maintenance on all grounds equipment; completing and maintaining required records and reports; recording daily work activities in Cityworks; and contributing to general street maintenance activities.

You will be required to work extended hours on rotating shifts during leaf collection, emergencies, and inclement weather. Additionally, you will be ambitious and proactive by undertaking other assigned duties as required and seeking opportunities to improve yourself and those around you. Your skills and commitment will play a crucial role in fulfilling these responsibilities and contributing to the overall success of our team.

Your skills and knowledge will contribute to our shared mission. Some reasonable goals for a successful equipment operator in their first year will be similar to those below:

At 3 Months: You will complete your basic Orientation and Safety Training, You will learn equipment-specific safety protocols, And if you do not already have your CDL license, you will have obtained your permit and be moving towards your license. You will also be demonstrating your knowledge of the assigned equipment and demonstrating the ability to perform pre-operation equipment checks. Finally, you will learn to effectively communicate with team members and supervisors as well as understanding and following instructions from more experienced operators.

At 6 Months: If you do not already have your CDL license, you will have completed and obtained your CDL license with all required endorsements. You will begin to handle more complex tasks and scenarios with assigned equipment. You will respond appropriately to unexpected challenges during operations. You will increase the speed and efficiency of equipment operations. Finally, you will accurately and efficiently document the equipment, labor, and materials utilized during maintenance activities.

At 9 Months: You will have earned the respect of our current staff and be demonstrating your leadership abilities daily. You will be working seamlessly with other team members, coordinating tasks efficiently.

At One Year: You will continue your own personal improvement and actively seek further training opportunities. You will be able to contribute ideas for process improvements to enhance overall efficiency. Finally, you will participate in your annual performance reviews and feedback sessions with supervisors to help set your personal development goals for the following year.

• Operating various types of heavy equipment
• Hauling equipment, tools and staff to job sites
• Performing unskilled or semi-skilled general maintenance
• Selecting proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks
• Performing work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations
• Operating automated or walk behind leaf machine for leaf collection
• Inspecting and maintaining tools and equipment by changing out worn or damaged parts, monitoring safe operational use, and/or cleaning equipment
• Inspecting facilities and structures; identifying and documenting required repairs
• Will be required to work extended hours on rotating shifts during leaf collection, emergencies, and inclement weather

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience in the operation of landscaping equipment

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Work Zone Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tanker Endorsement

Knowledge of:

• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Standard system functions and methods of assigned work
• Business math concepts
• Basic project management principles
• Filing and record-keeping principles
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
• Customer service principles
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment

Skill In:

• Training and coaching staff
• Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed
• Performing equipment inspections and monitoring safety conditions
• Providing directions to others in order to meet standards
• Providing attention to detail in assignments
• Business math computations
• Organizing and maintaining records and files
• Maintaining and updating data and documentation
• Comprehending reference books and manuals
• Operating assigned tools and equipment
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Providing customer service
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Utilizing 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