City of Reidsville, NC
Public Service Worker
City of Reidsville, NC, Reidsville, North Carolina, United States, 27320
Salary :
$35,936.68 - $53,905.02 Annually Location :
Reidsville Public Works, NC Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
00018 Department:
Streets Division Opening Date:
10/09/2025 Closing Date:
11/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
An employee in this class operates medium equipment and a variety of specialized power equipment including dry saw, wet saw, jack hammer for job completion of street maintenance and sidewalks. Work involves forming and finishing concrete such as curb and sidewalk, installing pipe for storm sewer systems, and other general street maintenance such as spraying and cleaning storm drains. The employee provides tree removal, ice and snow removal, and water/sewer repair in emergency situations. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and policies. The employee sets, forms, pours, and finishes concrete to repair curbs, gutters, driveways, and sidewalks; performs street repairs and patching; lays asphalt; clears roadside and other City properties. Work subjects the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and normal hazards associated with operation of equipment, and working with sewer. Work is performed under the supervision of the Street Supervisor and is evaluated daily observation. This classification is considered non-exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Sets, forms, pours, and finishes concrete to repair curbs, gutters, driveways, and sidewalks; performs street repairs and patching; lays asphalt; clears roadside and other City properties by cutting brush, raking and hoeing; sets up traffic safety devices and barricades as necessary. Cleans and removes debris from streets, gutters, storm drains, catch basins, drainage ditches, sidewalks, and street construction sites by shoveling, raking, sweeping, and picking up debris; removes ice and snow from the streets. Installs pipe for storm sewer systems; assists in the repair of storm drains, catch basins, and storm drainpipes. Operates pickup and other maintenance equipment and performs routine maintenance on equipment; operates power street sweeper per rotating assignment; maintains and replaces sweeper brooms and liquids. Performs general street maintenance such as spraying and cleaning storm drains. Repairs water leaks; makes water and sewer taps; repairs water meters. Takes water samples. Performs related duties as required. Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and aspects of street maintenance, storm drainage, water and sewer line maintenance installation. Considerable knowledge of methods used in maintenance of public streets and related facilities. Considerable working knowledge of common tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance work, basic safety precautions and procedures. Ability to understand oral and written directions. Ability to perform medium size equipment. Ability to apply policies and procedures at work. Knowledge of construction and maintenance of water and sewer lines. Knowledge and application of appropriate OSHA standards. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Work in this class is described as moderately strenuous using a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects and may occasionally require some physical exertion to complete tasks. An employee must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. An employee must possess the visual acuity to be the operator of trucks, forklifts, cranes and other equipment. The employee is subject to both environmental conditions inside and outside. The employee is subject to hazards, occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of electrical shock and vibration.
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, or ability to read and write and any combination of education and experience that produces the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.
100% Employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance for the employee; City-subsidized rates for spouse and dependents Retiree health and dental insurance until Medicare eligibility
100% employer-paid with 30 years in N.C. Retirement System, the last 10 served in Reidsville 50% employer-paid with 25 years in N.C. Retirement System, the last 10 served in Reidsville)
Local Government Employees Retirement System membership
Vested at 5 years Requires 6% employee contribution
5% Employer contribution to 401(k) plan for general employees
No employee contribution required
Employer-paid life insurance at 1 ½ times the annual salary (capped at $200,000) Local Government Employees Retirement System death benefit
1 times annual salary Minimum $25,000 Maximum $50,000
Voluntary (employee-paid) benefits include: accident plan, cancer plan, critical illness plan, long-term disability plan, short-term disability plan, term life plan for employee and dependents, vision plan, whole life plan, flexible spending (FSA) for unreimbursed medical and/or dependent care Professional development appropriate to the position (dues, memberships, conferences, training opportunities, etc.) Mileage reimbursement for City-related travel Longevity pay - paid annually in November
$50 per year of service beginning after the second year of service Maximum at $1,500/annually
Vacation leave accruals starting at 10 days per year, based on years of service
Maximum 240 hours Excess rolls into Sick Leave once a year Credit may be given for other municipal government service
Sick leave accruals at 12 days per year with no maximum
Unused sick leave converts to service credit at retirement
Employees with prior service with an LGERS contributing employer may transfer in unused sick leave from their previous employer to the City of Reidsville Fourteen paid holidays annually
Includes one personal holiday and one floating holiday to be used at a time selected by the employee and approved by their supervisor
Free admission to, and use of, Lake Reidsville facilities for employees and dependents living at home (includes one week of camping each year) Free employee membership at the City of Reidsville Fitness Center
01
What is your highest level of education?
High School Diploma of GED equivalent Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree PhD or Similare Advanced Degree
02
Are you a current City of Reidsville employee?
Yes No
03
Do you currently hold a Class A CDL license?
Yes No
Required Question
$35,936.68 - $53,905.02 Annually Location :
Reidsville Public Works, NC Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
00018 Department:
Streets Division Opening Date:
10/09/2025 Closing Date:
11/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
An employee in this class operates medium equipment and a variety of specialized power equipment including dry saw, wet saw, jack hammer for job completion of street maintenance and sidewalks. Work involves forming and finishing concrete such as curb and sidewalk, installing pipe for storm sewer systems, and other general street maintenance such as spraying and cleaning storm drains. The employee provides tree removal, ice and snow removal, and water/sewer repair in emergency situations. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and policies. The employee sets, forms, pours, and finishes concrete to repair curbs, gutters, driveways, and sidewalks; performs street repairs and patching; lays asphalt; clears roadside and other City properties. Work subjects the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and normal hazards associated with operation of equipment, and working with sewer. Work is performed under the supervision of the Street Supervisor and is evaluated daily observation. This classification is considered non-exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Sets, forms, pours, and finishes concrete to repair curbs, gutters, driveways, and sidewalks; performs street repairs and patching; lays asphalt; clears roadside and other City properties by cutting brush, raking and hoeing; sets up traffic safety devices and barricades as necessary. Cleans and removes debris from streets, gutters, storm drains, catch basins, drainage ditches, sidewalks, and street construction sites by shoveling, raking, sweeping, and picking up debris; removes ice and snow from the streets. Installs pipe for storm sewer systems; assists in the repair of storm drains, catch basins, and storm drainpipes. Operates pickup and other maintenance equipment and performs routine maintenance on equipment; operates power street sweeper per rotating assignment; maintains and replaces sweeper brooms and liquids. Performs general street maintenance such as spraying and cleaning storm drains. Repairs water leaks; makes water and sewer taps; repairs water meters. Takes water samples. Performs related duties as required. Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and aspects of street maintenance, storm drainage, water and sewer line maintenance installation. Considerable knowledge of methods used in maintenance of public streets and related facilities. Considerable working knowledge of common tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance work, basic safety precautions and procedures. Ability to understand oral and written directions. Ability to perform medium size equipment. Ability to apply policies and procedures at work. Knowledge of construction and maintenance of water and sewer lines. Knowledge and application of appropriate OSHA standards. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Work in this class is described as moderately strenuous using a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects and may occasionally require some physical exertion to complete tasks. An employee must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. An employee must possess the visual acuity to be the operator of trucks, forklifts, cranes and other equipment. The employee is subject to both environmental conditions inside and outside. The employee is subject to hazards, occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of electrical shock and vibration.
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, or ability to read and write and any combination of education and experience that produces the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.
100% Employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance for the employee; City-subsidized rates for spouse and dependents Retiree health and dental insurance until Medicare eligibility
100% employer-paid with 30 years in N.C. Retirement System, the last 10 served in Reidsville 50% employer-paid with 25 years in N.C. Retirement System, the last 10 served in Reidsville)
Local Government Employees Retirement System membership
Vested at 5 years Requires 6% employee contribution
5% Employer contribution to 401(k) plan for general employees
No employee contribution required
Employer-paid life insurance at 1 ½ times the annual salary (capped at $200,000) Local Government Employees Retirement System death benefit
1 times annual salary Minimum $25,000 Maximum $50,000
Voluntary (employee-paid) benefits include: accident plan, cancer plan, critical illness plan, long-term disability plan, short-term disability plan, term life plan for employee and dependents, vision plan, whole life plan, flexible spending (FSA) for unreimbursed medical and/or dependent care Professional development appropriate to the position (dues, memberships, conferences, training opportunities, etc.) Mileage reimbursement for City-related travel Longevity pay - paid annually in November
$50 per year of service beginning after the second year of service Maximum at $1,500/annually
Vacation leave accruals starting at 10 days per year, based on years of service
Maximum 240 hours Excess rolls into Sick Leave once a year Credit may be given for other municipal government service
Sick leave accruals at 12 days per year with no maximum
Unused sick leave converts to service credit at retirement
Employees with prior service with an LGERS contributing employer may transfer in unused sick leave from their previous employer to the City of Reidsville Fourteen paid holidays annually
Includes one personal holiday and one floating holiday to be used at a time selected by the employee and approved by their supervisor
Free admission to, and use of, Lake Reidsville facilities for employees and dependents living at home (includes one week of camping each year) Free employee membership at the City of Reidsville Fitness Center
01
What is your highest level of education?
High School Diploma of GED equivalent Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree PhD or Similare Advanced Degree
02
Are you a current City of Reidsville employee?
Yes No
03
Do you currently hold a Class A CDL license?
Yes No
Required Question