Crew Member-Asphalt 2617, 2563

Crew Member (Asphalt)

Your Skills. Our Streets. A Career That Makes a Difference.

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $41,600 - $43,922  Full Salary Range: $41,600 - $59,734

Benefits:

We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday (6:30a - 5:00p) “or” Tuesday - Friday (6:30a-5:00p)

The position is assigned to a 40-hour workweek with a 30-minute lunch. The schedule may change during holiday weeks or emergency operations and may require nights, weekends, holidays, or extended hours with little or no notice.

Employees assigned to the City's snow and ice removal program may be required to work 12-hour shifts during winter weather or other weather-related events.  This position works outdoors in all weather conditions and requires dependable attendance and a reliable means of communication

Build Greensboro. Strengthen Our Streets. Build Your Future.

The City of Greensboro is seeking dependable, motivated individuals to join our Transportation team as Crew Members – Asphalt. If you enjoy working outdoors, working with your hands, and seeing the results of your work throughout the community, this is an opportunity to build valuable construction skills while serving Greensboro residents.

This hands-on position supports the maintenance and improvement of Greensboro's streets and public infrastructure. You'll work alongside an experienced crew performing asphalt and concrete work, operating trucks and job-specific equipment, and helping keep roadways safe and accessible for residents.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, learning new skills, operating equipment, and seeing the direct results of their work in the community.

No two days are exactly the same. From asphalt repairs to snow and ice operations, your work will directly contribute to the transportation infrastructure residents depend on every day.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Build Skills. Serve Greensboro. Grow Your Career.

• Make a visible impact: Help maintain the streets residents use every day to get to work, school, appointments, businesses, and home. 
• Learn valuable construction skills: Gain hands-on experience with asphalt, concrete, equipment, and roadway maintenance. 
• Earn your CDL: Develop your commercial driving skills and obtain a Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement as part of the position requirements. 
• Work as part of a team: Learn from experienced Transportation professionals while contributing to important community projects. 
• Experience variety: Support asphalt maintenance, concrete work, snow and ice removal, and other transportation operations. 
• Build your future: Develop the experience needed to pursue advancement opportunities within Transportation. 
• Serve your community: Take pride in completing work that directly improves Greensboro's streets and public spaces. 

About the Role:

The Crew Member – Asphalt performs hands-on construction and maintenance work supporting the City's street infrastructure.  Must maintain a reliable means of contact, such as a home or cellular telephone.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate job-specific equipment and commercial vehicles, including single-axle and tandem-axle dump trucks. 
• Assist with laying asphalt and pouring concrete. 
• Shovel, rake, and lute asphalt. 
• Assist with asphalt paving and roadway maintenance activities. 
• Work safely in and around traffic and heavy equipment. 
• Operate trucks and equipment during the City's snow and ice removal program. 
• Assist with emergency and weather-related operations. 
• Follow verbal and written instructions. 
• Follow established safety procedures and work practices. 
• Perform physically demanding work, including: 
  • Standing 
  • Stooping 
  • Bending 
  • Kneeling 
  • Climbing 
  • Walking on uneven surfaces 
  • Shoveling 
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds 
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions. 
• Maintain dependable attendance. 
• Maintain a reliable means of communication, such as a home or cellular telephone. 
• Obtain and maintain required commercial driving credentials. 

We're looking for someone dependable, motivated, willing to learn, safety-conscious, and comfortable working outdoors.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Enjoys hands-on work. 
• Takes pride in doing quality work. 
• Is dependable and has good attendance. 
• Works well as part of a team. 
• Is willing to learn asphalt, concrete, and equipment operations. 
• Can follow verbal and written instructions. 
• Understands the importance of working safely around traffic and heavy equipment. 
• Is comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. 
• Is committed to serving the community. 
• Is interested in building a long-term career with the City.

Potential Career Path

Start Here. Build Your Skills. Grow Your Career.

The Crew Member – Asphalt position provides an excellent entry point into a career inthe Street Maintenance Division of the Greensboro Department of Transportation.  As you gain experience, develop technical skills, obtain your CDL, and demonstrate leadership ability, you may pursue opportunities for increased responsibility.

Potential Career Progression:  Crew Member – Asphalt, Heavy Equipment Operator, Crew Leader, Crew Supervisor, Section Supervisor, Division Manager

Employees may also explore opportunities in other skilled trades, equipment operations, construction, maintenance, and supervisory positions throughout the City.