City Office Building 132 North Main Street, 2nd Floor P.O. Box 479 Salisbury, NC 28145-0479 EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Public Works Street Division Construction Maintenance Worker (CMW) / Senior CMW Your Career, Your Community The City of Salisbury provides competitive salaries that match your experience and skill level along with a rich benefit plan that includes City contribution to Health Savings Plan, Dental, Onsite Wellness Clinic, 13 Paid Holidays, One day of Sick Leave and One Annual day accrued per month, Employer Contribution to the NC State Retirement Plan and City Contribution to 401(k) plan, Sign-on Bonus and more. Benefits are an additional 65% on top of the base salary (this is an estimate). Join Team Salisbury as a Street Division Construction Maintenance Worker / Sr. Construction Maintenance Worker. Our city relies on the hard work of our employees to provide essential services such as asphalt, concrete and stormwater repairs, maintenance and installation. This position also supports seasonal operations such as leaf collection, snow removal, and large-scale storm cleanup efforts. The ideal candidate would be interested in: Learning new trades such as concrete finishing, laying asphalt, or making storm water repairs, and tree work. Learning how to operate equipment such as excavators, loaders, street sweepers, skid steers, dump trucks, and tractors Working with a diverse team to solve problems that range from setting up a parade to rebuilding a street. Working on jobs that will be used and enjoyed by the public like improving our waterways, building new sidewalks, restoring a historic bridge, or operating leaf machines in the collection of leaves. Having promotional opportunities as you gain experience and develop new skills. Having a job that allows you to serve others and make a difference in your community.
Minimum Requirements:
High School diploma or GED Must have a valid NC Driver's License. Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time. Ability to work after normal business hours in on-call and emergency situations.
Preferred Qualities:
Class A or B CDL Relative experience related to asphalt, stormwater, or concrete construction. Knowledge of Municipal policies and practices. Knowledge and experience using hand tools. Ability to operate light to heavy equipment.
Closing Date:
October 2, 2026, weekly application review Salary range: $18.52 - $29.20 (Depending on Experience) $2,000.00 sign-on bonus to be paid as a lump sum after completion of a successful probationary period
Benefits Include:
City contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA) Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Onsite Wellness Clinic 13 Paid Holidays Sick and Annual Leave Accrual Employer Contribution to NC State Retirement Plan 5% City Contribution to 401(k) Please apply online at www.salisburync.gov/careers For questions, call: City of Salisbury Human Resources Department at (704) 638-5217 The City of Salisbury prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. The City of Salisbury is a Drug Free Workplace.