Maintenance Technician I (Solid Waste) - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus - City of Hickory
Hickory, NC
About the Job
For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.
Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 40,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out Hickory at www.hickorync.gov/employment or www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a "Well Crafted" City.
Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.
All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer functional prework screen and a drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others. All applicants are subject to a background check.
An employee in this position works as a member of a refuse collection crew; collecting garbage, yard waste, trash, etc.; runs leaf machine; rake leaves; picks up limbs and trash. Also works on dumpster box maintenance. Must possess the ability to perform heavy manual labor for an extended period of time. The preferred applicant will have a CDL license, experience in operating different types of small equipment (shovels, rakes, weed eaters, etc.) and be familiar with the Hickory street system. Minimum age of 18. Must possess a minimum of a valid Class "C" driver's license from NC and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Salary Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Agency: PS Sanitation
Source : City of Hickory