Crewmember - Streets & Stormwater Division

Compensation Range
$19.43 - $24.89
Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Who We Are:
At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!
Our Core Values:
Stewardship: We manage the city’s resources responsibly and make decisions that sustain High Point’s future. In other words, we take care of what we have today to build what we’ll need tomorrow
Welcoming: We create a friendly, open environment where residents, partners, and visitors feel valued and embraced. We want everyone who connects with High Point to feel welcomed, like they belong here.
Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in everything we do. That means doing what’s right – even when no one’s watching. This is how we earn our community’s trust.
Productivity: We stay focused on results, fostering creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking. We don’t just get things done – we find smarter, better ways to do them.
What We Offer:
The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
401K and 457B Retirement Plans
PTO earned within first year
13 Paid Holidays per year
Tuition Reimbursement Plan
Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
What You'll Do:
The City of High Point is seeking dedicated Crewmembers to join our Streets and Stormwater Division, where you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving the city's infrastructure. We have opportunities across all of our essential areas, including Asphalt, Concrete, Mowing, Ditch Crew, Pipe Crew, and Street Sweeping (which requires a CDL). Every day is different, and your work will help ensure our city remains safe, clean, and prepared for any weather challenges. If you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a team that’s making an impact, the City of High Point is the place for you. Take the next step in your career—apply today!
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
• Training and Career Growth: If you don’t have your Commercial Driver’s License when you join us, we’ll provide training and cover the cost of obtaining your CDL. This ensures you gain valuable certifications and opens up more career opportunities within the division and beyond!
• Variety of Work: Whether you’re operating equipment for street repairs, maintaining stormwater systems, mowing public areas, or working on pipe installations, you’ll be involved in diverse projects that contribute to the city's infrastructure.
• Job Stability: As a City of High Point employee, you’ll enjoy the security and benefits that come with working for a stable, respected public service organization.
• Community Impact: Your work ensures that High Point remains a beautiful, functional city. From keeping roads in top condition to maintaining stormwater systems, you’ll see the difference you make every day.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team of professionals who share your passion for public service. No matter what crew you’re on, you’ll be part of a team that values cooperation and dedication.
Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
PLEASE NOTE: THE PAY FOR THIS POSITION IS $18.95 per hour
Street Maintenance Crew
Operate single-axle dump truck to transport materials like stone, sand, gravel, and supplies.
Use a light truck to carry tools and equipment to job sites.
Plow and salt streets during snow removal.
Asphalt and concrete maintenance and repair.
Operate large mowers to clear medians and rights-of-way.
Perform minor equipment repairs and routine servicing.
Assists with curb cutting and weed eating for special events.
Flag traffic for safety during operations.
Work in and around heavy traffic.
Operate medium and heavy equipment when cross-trained.
Handle general maintenance and labor tasks as needed.
Follows OSHA and City safety standards.
Stormwater Crew
Operate single-axle dump truck to transport materials like stone, sand, gravel, and supplies.
Use a light truck to carry tools and equipment to job sites.
Plow and salt streets during snow removal.
Clear debris from manholes and catch basins.
Perform minor repairs and routine servicing on equipment.
Assist with manual labor on projects, including digging, raking, and leveling trenches.
Flag traffic to ensure safe operations.
Help with the construction and repair of manholes and catch basins.
Operates medium and heavy equipment when cross-trained.
Perform general maintenance and labor as required.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and City safety standards.
Qualifications:
Required Minimum Qualifications
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency on-call.
Ability to obtain a CDL Permit with a Tanker Endorsement within 60 days of hire.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with a Tanker Endorsement within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Commercial Driver’s License Class B or A, with or without a tanker endorsement
Physical Requirements:
Medium to Heavy Work: Exerting moderate to significant force (20–50 pounds constantly, 100+ pounds with assistance) to operate small, motorized equipment and hand tools. The role requires frequent walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, lifting, stooping, and stretching. Sitting is rare. Must demonstrate excellent hand-eye coordination and the ability to operate equipment requiring both hands and feet on control levers at all times. Ability to turn head and body to angles of approximately 90 degrees while operating equipment to ensure safe movement.
Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction.
Handling: Grasping, holding, turning, or working with hands (without requiring intricate finger movement).
Manual Dexterity: Performing tasks using fingers for precise control (e.g., picking, pinching, or gripping).
Talking: Clear communication using spoken word to exchange ideas with coworkers and supervisors.
Hearing: Perception of sounds to ensure safety, including responding to mechanical warnings or verbal alerts during equipment operation.
Seeing: Clear vision to ensure safety and effective equipment operation:
Acuity (Far): Ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more for safety when monitoring workers, equipment, traffic, and pedestrians.
Acuity (Near): Ability to see at close range for operating equipment controls and handling work aids.
Depth Perception: Ability to judge distance and space accurately to operate equipment and perform tasks safely.
Field of Vision: Ability to observe a broad area to monitor traffic, pedestrians, and workers.
Accommodation: Ability to adjust vision quickly from close work to distant surroundings to ensure safety.
Mental Activity/Requirements:
Reasoning: Apply logical thinking to resolve work tasks, safety situations, and requests from supervisors or the public. Good judgment is crucial, particularly when working independently.
Mathematical Ability: Basic math skills to calculate quantities, determine material requirements, and apply formulas for chemical or paint mixtures.
Language Ability: Ability to speak, read, and write in English for safety manuals, instructions, formulas, and general communication.
Environmental Conditions:
Physical Surroundings: Work in outdoor environments with exposure to hot and cold weather, rain, snow, flooding, and varied conditions. Best suited for individuals comfortable with getting wet, dirty, or sweaty.
Hazards: Potential exposure to hazardous conditions like high winds, debris, insects, and OSHA-regulated environments such as bloodborne pathogens.
Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment:
Operates a variety of tools and eq