POSITION: Utility Maintenance Mechanic DEPARTMENT: Public Works STARTING SALARY: $32,467 STATUS: Full-Time

Duties: This position performs a variety of responsible unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work on streets, buildings, grounds, drainage, water distribution and sewer collection system and other public facilities.

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• Graduation from high school and experience in semi-skilled maintenance or construction work, preferably including water and sewer line construction and/or maintenance;
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license, and the ability to obtain collection or distribution system certification within twelve months of employment.
• Must have the skills to interact effectively with the public.
• Possession of North Carolina class B commercial driver's license and general computer skills are preferred.

Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY:

• ALL applicants must have an active NCWorks account at www.ncworks.gov
• Applications can be found online at www.franklinnc.com , under the Human Resources Tab.
• Please turn in/drop off a completed application tothe NCWorks Career Center Office at 23 Macon Ave., Franklin, NC 28734
• Questions? Call us at 828-332-6060

The Town of Franklin is an EEO/ADA employer.