Right of Way Technician , II

Overview

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The Town of Southern Pines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Annual Salary Range: $34,104.49 - $51,156.73

The Town of Southern Pines is searching for a Right of Way Technician who will be responsible for maintaining and preparing the Town's Right of Ways, and easements for safe and appealing enjoyment of the community. This position is classified as an essential employee who performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks. These tasks require the use of manual tools, powered hand tools and light mechanical equipment generally associated with ROW and easement mowing and maintenance within the Towns corporate city limits.

Duties and Responsibilities – TECH I

• Must be able to safely operate, care for and maintain a variety of hand tools and light power equipment such as rakes, shovels, trimmers, edger’s, blowers, push mowers, etc.
• Must be able to safely operate riding mowers, small tractors, and small work trucks (sometimes with trailers).
• May be required to apply pre-mixed pesticides and herbicides following proper application and preventive safety instructions.
• Must maintain and utilize appropriate and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures at all times.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to interact positively with both the public and co-workers.
  
  - Must be able to perform a variety of manual tasks in the maintenance and repair of right of ways (ROW) in regard to. Digging out holes with manual and automatic digging tools; operates a compactor; operates ground maintenance equipment; mows road shoulders ROW and Town easements; cuts trees and bushes with manual and automatic cutting tools.
• Work assignments are repetitive in nature and once learned can be completed without difficulty under general supervision.
• Must be able to work with some independence and to utilize skills which require substantial on the job training.
• Work is reviewed by superiors to determine that proper work methods are being followed and that instructions are being carried out correctly.
• The public contact requirement with the ROW division and job hazards are significant classification factors, as well as inner departmental relationships.
• Must be able to understand catalogues, manuals and manufactures instructions, for tools and equipment.
• The potential for on-the-job accidents and injuries for this class of employee is significant; therefore, the ability to follow safety procedures is a job requirement.
• May assist with a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks with other Public Works Departments when needed.
• Assists in the cleaning and unclogging of storm drain culverts and catch basins.
• Mows and cleans ditches, gutters, culverts, and easements.
• Cleans vehicles, equipment, and tools; as well as the shop and work sites when needed.
• Assists in establishing traffic control to include barricades, cones, all signage, & vehicle traffic flagging.
• Makes and installs street name signs, traffic control signs, maintenance of all Town owned signs with straightening, cleaning and graffiti removal.
• Assists in the salt brine operations of making and placing. Assists in all winter clearing activities of snow, ice and downed trees in roadways and ROW.
• Assists in performing solid waste collections; to include recycle, solid waste, yard debris, bulky items, and animal carcasses when…