CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN I

At the Town of Cary, we focus on investing in our most valuable resource – our employees – to build a forward-thinking and dynamic organization. We value working together and innovating our processes to make a difference in our community through exceptional service. We are currently is seeking a Construction Technician I to join our team and proudly support Cary’s commitment to our citizens by maintaining many important utilities and structures that help the town function smoothly. The Construction Technician I performs essential work in the installation, construction, repair, maintenance and care of 503 miles of streets, 1,000 miles of water and sewer lines. C onstruction technicians also assist with the inspection and repair of our stormwater infrastructure. These employees are key members of our Adverse Weather Response and leaf collection. As a critical position, Construction Technicians are required to report to work during adverse weather or other emergency situations, to maintain equipment and/or assist in any capacity necessary to continue Cary operations. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and is excited to take on maintenance challenges. Apply now to join our team and advance your professional growth while serving others! Participates in the repair and maintenance of streets and the installation, repair, and replacement of water and sewer lines and related facilities; Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning and repairing catch basins, patching holes and working on asphalt crews; Makes street and pipe cuts using water trailer and saw; Installs valves using valve insertion machine; Installs, repairs and maintains reclaimed water meters; Responds to service calls on weekend and night duty; assesses need for resources and establishes priorities; restores water service to customers after hours; Keeps records of work performed; Provides assistance as needed to higher level personnel and give guidance when needed to lower level personnel; Attends training on safety and technical subjects; Cleans up spills in street after accidents; spreads sand for chemical spills; Removes dead animals from the street; Cleans out manholes; Repairs storm drains, French drains and sample stations; Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, and other materials, tools and equipment; Digs, fills and tamps trenches and asphalt, ditches, pipe lines and hand digs to locate utility lines; Operates trucks, tractors, loaders, tampers and jackhammers in grounds preparation and maintenance work; Sets out traffic control signs and barricades; controls and directs traffic; Uses snow plow and related equipment during storm and emergency response; <p style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;