City of Hickory

Water Treatment Plant Operator 1

Water Treatment Plant Operator I

High school diploma or equivalent; NC Class C driver's license; Grade C Surface Water Certification (preferred); coursework in Chemistry or Biology; ability to read, write, compute.

Human Resources Generalist

HR generalist duties including recruitment, benefits administration, records management, onboarding, and HR tech tools; requires strong communication and data handling.

Maintenance Technician Parks & Public Properties (Part-Time)

Maintenance Technician Parks & Public Properties

Part-time maintenance role requiring grounds maintenance skills, ability to operate small equipment, and a valid NC Class C driver's license.

Equipment Operator (Street)-$1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Equipment Operator

High school diploma or equivalent; valid NC CDL Class B license (Class A preferred); experience with heavy street maintenance equipment; knowledge of road construction/maintenance; able to lift 100+ pounds; strong communication.

Maintenance Technician (Parks & Public Prop) $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Maintenance Technician

Knowledge of lawn and landscape care; ability to perform maintenance on parks and public grounds; valid NC driver’s license; high school diploma or GED.

Crew Leader - WS Distribution & Collection

Crew Leader

Supervises water distribution and sewer crew; ensures safety; trains and directs staff; performs supervisory and technical duties.

Maintenance Technician (Distribution)-$1,500 Sign-On Bonus

High school diploma or equivalent; valid NC Class C driver’s license; able to perform heavy manual outdoor work; able to read/write basic math; flexible schedule.

Equipment Operator (Solid Waste) - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Operate garbage collection trucks, perform heavy manual labor, and follow safety protocols; valid driver license; high school diploma or GED.

City of Hickory, NC

Police Telecommunicator

Dispatches emergency/non-emergency calls; operates radio/computer systems; requires NC Telecommunicator certification and NC driver license.

Assistant Recreation Programmer (Part-Time)

Assistant Recreation Programmer

Part-time recreation role requiring HS diploma/GED, valid NC Class C license, and experience in recreation settings; preferred associate degree in recreation.

Equipment Operator (Distribution)-$1,500 Sign-On Bonus

High school diploma or GED; valid NC CDL Class B; Class A preferred; 1-2 years heavy equipment experience; read/write and basic math; knowledge of water/wastewater equipment.

Community Response Police Apprentice

Police Apprentice

Must be at least 18, currently working on high school diploma, accepted to Apprenticeship NC via Catawba Apprenticeship Network; valid Class C driver’s license; no felony conviction; background check; part-time hours.

Police Officer - Lateral - 1 Year Post Field Training Required 

Police Officer

High school diploma or GED; NC BLET certification; valid NC driver’s license; knowledge of laws, traffic codes, and police procedures; ability to read/write/math; physical ability per job requirements.

High school diploma or GED; NC BLET certification; valid NC driver’s license; knowledge of laws; strong communication; firearms and equipment proficiency.

Title	Location	Date
Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 Full Time · $41K Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Hickory, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Apr 23, 2026
Human Resources Generalist Full Time · $42K · 1.5+ YOE Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Hickory, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Apr 17, 2026
Maintenance Technician Parks & Public Properties (Part-Time) Part Time · $37K/yr · 0+ YOE Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Hickory, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Apr 10, 2026
Equipment Operator (Street)-$1,500 Sign-On Bonus Full Time · $39K · 1+ YOE Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Hickory, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Mar 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician (Parks & Public Prop) $1,500 Sign-On Bonus Full Time · $38K Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Hickory, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Mar 19, 2026
Crew Leader - WS Distribution & Collection Full Time · $43K · 1+ YOE Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Hickory, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Mar 12, 2026
Maintenance Technician (Distribution)-$1,500 Sign-On Bonus Full Time · $38K Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Hickory, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Mar 2, 2026
Equipment Operator (Solid Waste) - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus Full Time · $41K · 1+ YOE Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Hickory, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Feb 27, 2026
Police Telecommunicator Full Time · $42K · 1+ YOE Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Hickory, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Feb 10, 2026
Assistant Recreation Programmer (Part-Time) Part Time · $27K/yr Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Hickory, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Jan 6, 2026
Equipment Operator (Distribution)-$1,500 Sign-On Bonus Full Time · $39K · 1+ YOE Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Hickory, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Dec 31, 2025
Community Response Police Apprentice Part Time · $47K/yr Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Hickory, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Oct 15, 2025
Police Officer - Lateral - 1 Year Post Field Training Required Full Time · $59K-$70K Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Hickory, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Jul 18, 2025
Police Officer Full Time · $59K · 0+ YOE Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Hickory, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Jul 18, 2025

Activities	Law enforcementFire protectionWater utility managementWaste managementPublic infrastructure maintenance
Headquarters	US
Industries	GovernmentPublic Safety
Name	City of Hickory
Employees	650
Type	Government
Subsidiaries	Hickory Police DepartmentHickory Fire DepartmentHickory Regional AirportHickory Public Library
Tagline	Provides municipal government and essential public services to Hickory.
Founded	1,870
Website	hickorync.gov

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