Construction Maintenance Worker - Water Distribution

Construction Maintenance Worker - Water Distribution

Salary

$44,871.00 - $69,552.00 Annually

Location

401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis NC 28081

Job Type

Full Time - 2A

Job Number

00333

Department

Water and Wastewater Resources

Division

Water and Sewer Distribution

Opening Date

03/30/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Example of Duties

Hiring range: $21.57 - $24.80 hourly; $44,871 - $51,601 annually

Open until filled

JOB SUMMARY

The Construction Maintenance Worker performs responsible semiskilled work on a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects. Reporting to the Crew Chief, the Construction Maintenance Worker works under general supervision sufficient to monitor progress and assess achievement of key performance indicators.

The bolded job tasks are primary functions of the listed position:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs a variety of semiskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public facilities such as streets, water, and sewer lines, drain ways and sidewalks.
• Operates dump trucks, mowers, weed-eaters, chain saws, concrete mixers, trimmers, tractors, hydraulic winches, hoists, boom truck, rear loader, and similar equipment.
• Loads and hauls materials to and from job sites; assists in the installation of pipe in ditch line; assists in the installation and repair of catch basins; cleans catch basins, manholes and sewer lines.
• Assists with the installation and repair of water and sewer lines and related facilities; assists in the installation and removal of water meters.
• Assists with spreading asphalt to repair potholes and utility cuts in streets.
• Assists in cleaning rights-of-way on public streets and property; cuts limbs; collects limbs; mows grass, sprays weeds.
• Installs and maintains erosion control.
• Assists with traffic control and flagging; assists with setting up work zones.
• Performs general landscaping and surface restoration at job sites.
• Assists with the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Assists with snow removal and ice control.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Typical Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned. Skill in the use of 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 lift heavy articles.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associations.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High School diploma or GED preferred and minimal experience in the operation of motorized equipment. Those applying without a high school diploma or GED must have 10th grade reading level and ability to write complete sentences.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to acquire a Class A commercial drivers license valid in the State of North Carolina within one-year of employment. CDL A must be maintained for the duration of employment. Demonstrated safe driving history. Possession of or ability to obtain Class C Water Distribution, Wastewater Collections I certifications, Flagger, ITRE and Pesticide certification as needed within one year of employment as applicable for each Division.

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This position is subject to random substance abuse testing at any time for the duration of employment and while occupying a DOT regulated position.

Other Necessary Requirements

JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm's length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-4301.

The City of Kannapolis offers a full range of benefits that includes the following:

• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Pay for Performance
• Medical Expense Assistance
• Alive and Well Program
• Onsite Health Clinic
• Onsite dietitian service
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
• 401k, Roth, and 457 plans available
• Employer 401k contribution match
• Educational Assistance
• Breavement Leave
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Birthday Holiday
• Special Separation Allowance
• Retirement
• Incentive Pay
• Wellness Benefits
• Access to Cannon Baller Suite Tickets
• Continuation of Health Insurance at Retirement
• Paid YMCA Membership
• Onsite fitness centers

For more information, visit City of Kannapolis | City of Kannapolis > Government & Departments > Human Resources > Employee Benefits (kannapolisnc.gov)

Additionally, benefit provider information can be found here:

Benefits Book

Employer City of Kannapolis

Address 401 Laureate Way

Kannapolis, North Carolina, 28081

Phone 704-920-4300

704-920-4444

Website http://www.kannapolisnc.gov