City of Gastonia

RECREATION CENTER LEADER

Recreation Center Leader

Paraprofessional duties in a recreation center; ability to supervise and communicate with the public.

TRASH/REFUSE COLLECTOR/RESERVE DRIVER

Trash/Refuse Collector / Reserve Driver

Operates and services medium-duty refuse equipment; CDL required; knowledge of safety, traffic laws, and customer service; high school diploma or equivalent.

Custodian - Schiele Museum 

Custodian

Custodian duties include cleaning floors, bathrooms, offices; basic maintenance; follow directions; ability to read and write.

ADA Van Driver 

Minimum high school graduation; NC Class B CDL with P Endorsement; one year driving experience preferred; ability to operate ADA-accessible vehicles; strong customer service; records management; confidentiality.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator- Intern

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Knowledge of wastewater treatment principles, safety, biology and chemistry; ability to operate pumps and equipment; effective communication; on-the-job training available.

UTILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I, II, III 

Utilities Maintenance Technician

Operate construction equipment; maintain water/wastewater systems; adhere to safety; high school diploma or GED; CDL; wastewater certifications.

HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOODS DIRECTOR 

Housing & Neighborhoods Director

Bachelor’s degree in planning, sociology, economics, public administration or related field; supervisory experience in community development; knowledge of federal/HUD programs; valid driver’s license; IS-700/IS-100/IS-200 within one year.

TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I, II, III 

Treatment Plant Operator

High school diploma or equivalent; ability to obtain NC Water Plant Operator Certifications; basic knowledge of chemistry and mathematics; ability to follow procedures and wear PPE; valid driver’s license; drug, background, and reference checks.

FLEET MECHANIC 

Fleet Mechanic

Automotive repair experience; ASE Master Technician; NC CDL Class C; NC State Inspector license; NIMS IS 700; able to meet physical demands.

City of Gastonia, NC

RECREATION ATTENDANT - (PART TIME)

Recreation Attendant

High School diploma or equivalent; customer service and money handling experience; valid driver's license; ability to obtain wildlife safety certificate and First Aid/ CPR/ AED within 6 months.

Utility Technology Administrator 

Bachelor's degree in related field; 3 years supervisory experience in water distribution or wastewater collection; NC Driver's license; several certifications

Title	Location	Date
RECREATION CENTER LEADER Part Time · $41K/yr Gastonia, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Gastonia, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Apr 28, 2026
TRASH/REFUSE COLLECTOR/RESERVE DRIVER Full Time · $40K-$56K/yr Gastonia, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Gastonia, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Apr 17, 2026
Custodian - Schiele Museum Full Time · $32K-$51K/yr Gastonia, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Gastonia, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Apr 15, 2026
ADA Van Driver Full Time · $39K-$62K/yr · 1+ YOE Gastonia, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Gastonia, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Apr 15, 2026
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator- Intern Internship · $52K/yr Gastonia, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Gastonia, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Apr 15, 2026
UTILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I, II, III Full Time · $43K-$79K/yr · 0+ YOE Gastonia, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Gastonia, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Apr 2, 2026
HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOODS DIRECTOR Full Time · $103K-$165K Gastonia, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Gastonia, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Mar 30, 2026
TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I, II, III Full Time · $50K-$92K/yr · 0+ YOE Gastonia, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Gastonia, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Mar 17, 2026
FLEET MECHANIC Full Time · $52K-$83K/yr Gastonia, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Gastonia, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Mar 12, 2026
RECREATION ATTENDANT - (PART TIME) Part Time · $31K/yr Gastonia, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Gastonia, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Jan 7, 2026
Utility Technology Administrator Full Time · $77K-$123K Gastonia, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Gastonia, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Dec 30, 2025

Activities	Public safety servicesMunicipal waste managementWater utility servicesUrban planningParks and recreation
Headquarters	US
Industries	Public Administration
Name	City of Gastonia
Employees	900
Type	Government
Subsidiaries	Schiele Museum of Natural HistoryTwo Rivers Utilities
Tagline	Municipal government providing public safety and essential local services.
Founded	1,877
Website	gastonianc.gov

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