Consider joining our diverse and dedicated team where every employee is integral to our success in delivering quality services to our growing community.
We’ve created something extra special – a great place to live and work! Many employees join the City of Sanford expecting just a paycheck and end up with a rewarding career in local government!
What’s in it for you:
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No premium costs to the employee for employee health, dental, vision, life (includes dependent), accidental death & dismemberment, and short-term disability coverage
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Voluntary health, dental, and vision coverage available for dependents
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Participation in the NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (one of the five best pension plans in the country)
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401(k) supplemental retirement plan exclusive to public employees of NC (5% employer contribution)
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Recognition for longevity of service beginning with year five
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Tuition assistance (up to $3,000 per fiscal year)
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Up to $3,000 bilingual premium
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Employee assistance plan
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Flexible spending accounts
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Paid time off (holidays/vacation/sick)
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Competitive pay
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Opportunities for advancement
For more detailed information, please visit https://www.sanfordnc.net/166/Benefits-Summary
Department: Transportation Division
- Performing a variety of tasks in maintaining and repairing streets and sidewalks.
- Builds and sets forms and finishes concrete; patches new and old concrete work.
- Assists with patching potholes and repairing utility cuts, raising valves and manhole covers in preparation for resurfacing, constructing curb and gutter and sidewalks, cleaning catch basins and other related tasks.
- Assists with the maintenance, repair and installation of street signs and pavement markings.
- Assists with installing and maintaining holiday decorations, banners, etc.
- Sets up traffic control to ensure safety of work zone, special event, and emergency situations.
- Performs preventive maintenance and makes minor repairs to equipment; inspects equipment.
- Operates dump trucks, asphalt roller, etc. in the performance of tasks for the maintenance and repair of streets.
- Uses a variety of hand tools and equipment in performance of tasks, such as concrete saw, chainsaw, weed-eater, edger, jackhammer, plate tamp, etc.
- Adheres to safety policies and procedures.
- Assists with snow removal and ice control.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Some knowledge of streets drainage, landscape areas and related construction, maintenance and repair procedures; some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Possession of a valid NC driver’s license and ability to obtain a NC Class “B” within specific time limit set by City of Sanford according to FMCSA requirements. Prefer applicants who already possess CDL Class B or Class A. Successful candidates with Class B or Class A will be compensated at a higher salary.
The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
