ROW (Right-of-Way) Maintenance Technician

ROW (Right-of-Way) Maintenance Technician

Salary

$39,145.60 - $60,652.80 Annually

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

1974

Department

Recreation and Parks

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

7/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to ensure the Citys right-of-ways are free of obstructions. This is accomplished by trimming and removing trees, shrubs, bushes, and other vegetation growth from right-of-ways to aid in public safety. Other duties include coordinating with other departments and agencies for tree removals, road blocks, and rerouting of traffic, equipment maintenance, and performing other tasks as required.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

• Drives and operates 60 bucket truck;
• Drives and operates tractor with side arm cutter;
• Drives and operates a road sweeper;
• Drives and operates tractor with backhoe and bucket;
• Operates wood chipper and stump grinder;
• Prunes trees and shrubberies;
• Spray herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals;
• Blows, rakes, and picks up leaves;
• Operates a variety of equipment, power tools, lawnmowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, sprayers, and hand saws;
• Performs routine maintenance and replacement of machinery, equipment, and/or vehicles;
• Manually loads and unloads materials from trucks;
• During inclement weather, assist in the clean-up of downed trees and limbs;
• Performs related duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; and
• One to two years of experience in unskilled and semi-skilled grounds and landscaping maintenance work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• traffic and highway safety rules and regulations.
• State and local laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways.
• hazards involved in the operation of construction vehicles and equipment.and safety precautions to be observed in their operation.
• precautions needed to prevent and/or avoid accidents.
• the geographical layout of the City, including street names and neighborhoods.
• principles and processes for providing customer services.

Skilled in:

• controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• adjusting actions in relation to others actions.
• using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• talking to others to convey information effectively.

Ability to:

• listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken

words and sentences.

• communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• recognize and report abnormal operating functions of equipment.
• prepare and maintain records and documents.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• be on-call and work during inclement weather.
• perform tree trimming and removal tasks using an aerial boom truck.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid drivers license issued by NC and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Must obtain a Pesticide Application License within 12 months of hire.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college; no degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

02

How many years of experience do you have in unskilled or semi-skilled grounds and landscaping maintenance work?

• None
• One to two years
• Three to five years
• Six or more years

03

Do you have a valid drivers license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid drivers license is a current drivers license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have or have the ability to obtain a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)? (Note: required within 6 months of hire)

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have or have the ability to obtain a North Carolina Pesticide license? (Note: required within one year of hire)

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires the lifting and/or carrying of heavy objects. Are you able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally along with the other duties required for this position?

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires working in all kinds of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.) Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Greenville

Address 200 W. Fifth Street

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858

Phone 252.329.4492

Website http://www.greenvillenc.gov