The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or age. Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE.

Current Openings

Administrative Associate – Human Resources (Part-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Part-Time (19 Hours Average or Less Per Week) 
Category: Administrative Assistant
Department: Human Resources
Starting Salary: $15.44 Hourly
Work Schedule: 12 Hours per week – minimum 4 hours per day. Can be split 2 or 3 days with a set schedule between the HR operating hours of M – F, 8AM – 5PM.
Closing Date: April 5, 2026 
Job Overview This position provides clerical and administrative support to the Human Resources Department. This position supports personnel records management, onboarding preparation, data entry, and general departmental operations, while ensuring compliance…

Lifeguard (Seasonal)
City of Statesville, NC
Seasonal (Less than 6 Months of Employment)
Category: Recreation / Athletics & Fitness
Department: Recreation & Economic Vitality
Division: Recreation Admin, Athletics, Rec Center, Programs, Pool
Salary: $14.81 Hourly
Work Schedule: Varies Facility Hours: Mon-Sat, 8:30am-8:30pm; Sunday 1:30pm-6:30pm 
Closing Date: April 30, 2026 or until filled
Job Overview This position is responsible for ensuring safety in and around the water by preventing and responding to emergencies; responsible for supervising all the activities performed in and around the pool area.

Line Technician (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time – $46,217.60 – $76,252.80 Annually
Category: Utilities
Department: Public Power
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7AM to 3:30PM
Closing Date: April 6, 2026
Job Overview: This position is responsible for performing technical work assisting in the construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of electric transmission and distribution lines.

Police Officer (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time 
Category: Law Enforcement
Department: Police
Salary Range: $50,952.72* – $84,062.16 Annually
Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts – Permanent Days or Permanent Nights
Closing Date: April 30, 2026 

Police Officer Recruit (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time 
Category: Law Enforcement
Department: Police
Starting Pay: $22.22 hourly or $46,217.60 annually
Closing Date: April 13, 2026
Details: This position is a recruiting and training-level job used for persons hired to learn the duties of a Police Officer with The City of Statesville Police Department. Individuals classified as a police recruit should meet all the essential job functions and qualifications of the police officer role with the exception of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification. Incumbents in this job class undergo a formal, comprehensive program in BLET. Upon successful completion of BLET, individuals are promoted to a sworn officers.

Recreation Attendant (Part-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Part-Time (19 Hours Average or Less Per Week) 
Category: Parks and Recreation / Sports / Student Employment
Department: Recreation & Economic Vitality
Division: Recreation Admin, Athletics, Rec Center, Programs, Pool
Salary Range: $14.71 – $24.27 Hourly
Work Schedule: Varies
Closing Date: April 9, 2026
Summary This position is responsible for performing general duties related to the programs and activities at the Statesville Recreation Center.

Skilled Laborer – Parks Maintenance (Full-Time)
Parks Maintenance Division
Full-Time –
Category: Building Maintenance / Trades / Maintenance / Construction Maintenance / Construction Trades
Department: Recreation & Economic Vitality
Division: Parks/Public Grounds/Cemeteries
Starting Salary: $16.71 Hourly / $34,756.80 Annually
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm with some weekends
Closing Date: April 21, 2026
Job Overview This position is responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment within the Parks Maintenance division of the City’s Recreation and Parks department.

Skilled Laborer – Water Maintenance (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time – $34,756.80 – $57,345.60 Annually
Category: Maintenance / Utilities / Construction Maintenance
Department: Public Utilities
Division: Water Maintenance
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7AM – 3:30PM
Closing Date: April 13, 2026
Job Overview This position is responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment within the city’s water/sewer department.
Street Superintendent (Full-Time)

City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time – $68,286.40 – $112,652.80 Annually
Category: Administration / Public Works
Department: Public Works
Division: Street Maintenance
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7AM to 3:30PM
Closing Date: April 16, 2026
Job Overview This position performs responsible supervisory and administrative work directing the operations of the Streets Division, including the maintenance, repair, and construction of City streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, and other public right-of-way infrastructure. 

Waste Collector (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time – $34,756.80 – $57,345.60 Annually
Category: Sanitation / Waste Management
Department: Public Works
Division: Sanitation
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7AM to 3:30PM
Closing Date: April 6, 2026
Job Overview This position is responsible for manual work in the collection of garbage, trash, and yard waste.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Certified) I, II, III, or IV – Night Shift
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time – $41,910.96 – $69,167.28 Annually
Category: Water Treatment / Wastewater
Department: Public Utilities
Division: 3rd Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Work Schedule: 8 PM to 8 AM 3 days on/2 days off, then 2 days on/3 days off Posting Closing Date: April 16, 2026 Job Overview This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled work in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.