Temporary Transportation Maintenance Worker Leaf Collection

Temporary Transportation Maintenance Worker Leaf Collection

Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore exciting career possibilities! Join us at the City of Raleigh Operations Job Fair to learn more about the Temporary Transportation Maintenance Worker Leaf Collection role and kickstart your next career adventure!

This role involves operating various hand tools associated with collecting leaves from the side of the street; you will also walk behind a leaf machine swinging a suction hose for an extended period of time. Other street maintenance related duties may be assigned.

On site interviews will be conducted during a job fair being held at 2550 Operations Way on Friday September 12, 2025, and Saturday September 13, 2025, from 9 : 00 a.m. 2 : 00 p.m. Candidates are not required to attend job fair to apply for positions.

Joining our Transportation Maintenance Division will provide an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the maintenance of critical infrastructure such as sidewalks, curb and gutter, asphalt, medians, and storm drains. As a member of our 218 person staff, you will contribute to maintenance of 1,130 miles of streets and sidewalks; the upkeep of over 33,000 curb ramps; and the protection of 3.2 million linear feet of stormwater pipes connecting more than 32,000 drainage inlets. The Special Operations Unit is responsible for sweeping and flushing streets, removing nuisance abatements, graffiti removal, leaf collection, cleaning up illegal dumping and spills, managing traffic control and cleanup for events downtown.

This position is temporary but could lead to permanent employment if positions are available. Employment will begin in November 2025 and end in January or February of 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Operate a walk behind leaf machine and hand tools for leaf collection
• Performs unskilled or semi-skilled general maintenance
• Selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks
• Performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations
• Will be required to work extended hours on rotating shifts during leaf collection, emergencies, and inclement weather

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience : High School Diploma or GED and at least three months experience operating dump trucks or other heavy equipment OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

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ADA and Other Requirements : Positions in this class typically require : stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Heavy Work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Working Conditions : Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise. City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.