City of Durham
Maintenance Assistant
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Maintenance Assistant
Salary
$41,318.00 - $64,108.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
25-05603
Department
Environmental & Street Services
Opening Date
09/08/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $41,318.00 - $69,660.00
Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the City of Durham's Environmental & Street Services Department (http://durhamnc.gov/506/Public-Works) a great place to work. Our consistent and steady work environment sets us apart from traditional construction-related worksites, and our exceptional benefits and retirement plans support your long-term success. We create the foundation on which Durham is built, using innovative methods that support the City's growth and enhance our quality of life. We need innovative, highly qualified talent to do that. If growing professionally while serving your community is for you, bring your skills to Durham!
This position is responsible for cleaning equipment; performing basic maintenance of equipment, grounds, and facilities; performing manual labor; assisting with projects that require semi-skilled labor; providing customer service; and keeping records and reporting maintenance needs to higher authority that fall outside of the scope of the work assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities
Performing vehicle pre/post trip inspections; monitoring and replenishing fluids; performing basic corrective repairs
Assisting with asphalt, concrete, stormwater and street cleaning operations and/or projects
Operating pavement breakers; jumping jack tampers; pneumatic, air and electric drills; jackhammers
Performing manual labor on projects by assisting in excavation work by hand digging ditches and trenches; backfilling; compacting and leveling earth to required grade; construction landscaping
Assisting with traffic control device installation and flagging operations for stationary and moving work zones
Assisting crews by handling materials and cleaning debris or hazards from worksites
Assisting with vehicle and equipment maintenance by inspecting; greasing; cleaning interior and exterior; checking fluid levels and filling as required
Signaling operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials
Transporting vehicles to/from repair facilities
Submitting neat and complete written and/or electronic records including times sheets, maintenance history report forms, pre/post trip inspection forms and other cost records as needed.
Checking and cleaning basins
Utilizing performance management system to document own work progress and performance
Performing other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of related experience operating tools used in maintenance.
NC Class C Driver's License required.
Additional Preferred Skills
CDL is not required but is preferred.
Familiar with rebuilding manhole/basins, placing structures and cleaning of pipes and culverts.
Ability to operate tamp.
Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of roadways.
Position designated as a Group 1, meaning it is critical to emergency operations and must be able to report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event.
Subject to stand-by/recall and after hours work.
Able to operate service truck and/or dump truck outfitted with plow based upon class of license possessed during winter weather operations.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
01
Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
City of Durham Website
Walk in
Job fair
Employee referral
Professional organization
Please list the organization in "other" box below
Internet posting
Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below
Craig's List
Facebook
LinkedIn
GlassDoor
governmentjobs.com
Monster.com
Indeed.com
Employment Security Commission
Magazine/Newspaper
NC Works Job Fair
Ready Set Go Readiness Career Expo
Other
02
If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
03
Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or Juris Doctorate
04
Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?
Yes
No
05
How many years of related experience do you have operating tools and equipment used in maintenance?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years of related experience
3 years but less than 5 years of related experience
5 or more years of related experience
06
How many years of experience do you have in semi-skilled manual labor?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year but less than 2
2 years but less than 3
3 years but less than 4
4 years but less than 5
5 years or more
07
Please indicate which level of valid CDL (Commercial Drivers License) license you currently possess?
CDL A license
CDL B license
CDL permit
No CDL license
08
Are you willing and able to work overtime, as needed with same day notice, to complete projects and assignments?
Yes
No
09
This position is classified as Group 1, meaning it is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event. Employees possessing a CDL will be required to operate a dump truck, outfitted, with a snow plow and spreader during snow/ice events which will also require you to work an extended and altered work schedule. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?
Yes
No
10
Are you willing and able to work an altered schedule based upon weather conditions and work demands with less than 24 hours notice for short and/or extended periods of time?
Yes
No
11
Have you been referred by any of the following organizations? Check all that apply.
NC Works Second Chance Program
Local Reentry Council
Criminal Justice Resource Center
Bull City United
None of the above
Required Question
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Maintenance Assistant
Salary
$41,318.00 - $64,108.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
25-05603
Department
Environmental & Street Services
Opening Date
09/08/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $41,318.00 - $69,660.00
Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the City of Durham's Environmental & Street Services Department (http://durhamnc.gov/506/Public-Works) a great place to work. Our consistent and steady work environment sets us apart from traditional construction-related worksites, and our exceptional benefits and retirement plans support your long-term success. We create the foundation on which Durham is built, using innovative methods that support the City's growth and enhance our quality of life. We need innovative, highly qualified talent to do that. If growing professionally while serving your community is for you, bring your skills to Durham!
This position is responsible for cleaning equipment; performing basic maintenance of equipment, grounds, and facilities; performing manual labor; assisting with projects that require semi-skilled labor; providing customer service; and keeping records and reporting maintenance needs to higher authority that fall outside of the scope of the work assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities
Performing vehicle pre/post trip inspections; monitoring and replenishing fluids; performing basic corrective repairs
Assisting with asphalt, concrete, stormwater and street cleaning operations and/or projects
Operating pavement breakers; jumping jack tampers; pneumatic, air and electric drills; jackhammers
Performing manual labor on projects by assisting in excavation work by hand digging ditches and trenches; backfilling; compacting and leveling earth to required grade; construction landscaping
Assisting with traffic control device installation and flagging operations for stationary and moving work zones
Assisting crews by handling materials and cleaning debris or hazards from worksites
Assisting with vehicle and equipment maintenance by inspecting; greasing; cleaning interior and exterior; checking fluid levels and filling as required
Signaling operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials
Transporting vehicles to/from repair facilities
Submitting neat and complete written and/or electronic records including times sheets, maintenance history report forms, pre/post trip inspection forms and other cost records as needed.
Checking and cleaning basins
Utilizing performance management system to document own work progress and performance
Performing other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of related experience operating tools used in maintenance.
NC Class C Driver's License required.
Additional Preferred Skills
CDL is not required but is preferred.
Familiar with rebuilding manhole/basins, placing structures and cleaning of pipes and culverts.
Ability to operate tamp.
Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of roadways.
Position designated as a Group 1, meaning it is critical to emergency operations and must be able to report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event.
Subject to stand-by/recall and after hours work.
Able to operate service truck and/or dump truck outfitted with plow based upon class of license possessed during winter weather operations.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
01
Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
City of Durham Website
Walk in
Job fair
Employee referral
Professional organization
Please list the organization in "other" box below
Internet posting
Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below
Craig's List
GlassDoor
governmentjobs.com
Monster.com
Indeed.com
Employment Security Commission
Magazine/Newspaper
NC Works Job Fair
Ready Set Go Readiness Career Expo
Other
02
If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
03
Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or Juris Doctorate
04
Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?
Yes
No
05
How many years of related experience do you have operating tools and equipment used in maintenance?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years of related experience
3 years but less than 5 years of related experience
5 or more years of related experience
06
How many years of experience do you have in semi-skilled manual labor?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year but less than 2
2 years but less than 3
3 years but less than 4
4 years but less than 5
5 years or more
07
Please indicate which level of valid CDL (Commercial Drivers License) license you currently possess?
CDL A license
CDL B license
CDL permit
No CDL license
08
Are you willing and able to work overtime, as needed with same day notice, to complete projects and assignments?
Yes
No
09
This position is classified as Group 1, meaning it is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event. Employees possessing a CDL will be required to operate a dump truck, outfitted, with a snow plow and spreader during snow/ice events which will also require you to work an extended and altered work schedule. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?
Yes
No
10
Are you willing and able to work an altered schedule based upon weather conditions and work demands with less than 24 hours notice for short and/or extended periods of time?
Yes
No
11
Have you been referred by any of the following organizations? Check all that apply.
NC Works Second Chance Program
Local Reentry Council
Criminal Justice Resource Center
Bull City United
None of the above
Required Question