General Service Technician I / II

General Services Technician

Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.

The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers' minor league team starting in 2026.

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the 'Benefits' tab above.

General Services Technician I- The hiring range for this position is $38,903.97 (minimum salary) to $53,576.68 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications.

General Services Technician II- The hiring range for this position is $40,873.48 (minimum salary) to $56,289.00 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications.

The purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the construct, maintain, and repair city streets. Successful performance helps ensure the safe, efficient and effective provision of street maintenance, repair, and construction services to the citizens of Wilson. The work consists of related technical duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of city streets. The need to work in heavy traffic and inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the work. An incumbent in this position may be designated as General Services Tech I, II or III.

Job Responsibilities

Major Duties

• Operates medium and light equipment such as a dump truck, truck and trailer, spray tractor, air compressor, and snow plow.
• Operates compaction roller and asphalt loop to level asphalt in the repair of asphalt cuts.
• Loads trucks using a backhoe.
• Forms, pours, grades, and finishes concrete to construct curbs and gutters, handicap ramps, and steps; lays bricks in the construction of sidewalks, walls, and landscaping features.
• Responds to emergency situations including ice and snow storms, hurricanes, and floods; operates chain saws to clear limbs; operates salt spreader and snow plow to de-ice road surfaces.
• Performs basic maintenance and repairs of specialized vehicles and equipment such as lights, blades, and snow plows.
• Sets up street construction signs; ensures that barricades and cones are in place; assigns personnel to direct traffic at construction sites.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Guidelines

Supervisory / Management Responsibility

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Experience Requirements

Knowledge Requirements

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Benefits

The City of Wilson is dedicated to providing unique benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families, while being competitive and cost effective. We offer the following benefits :

The City of Wilson is located at 1800 Herring Ave. P.O. Box 10 Wilson, North Carolina, 27894.