Employment
Join Team Hickory
For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.
Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 45,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 365,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, recreation facilities, libraries, golf courses, theaters, art museums, and gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out www.myHKY.com for a virtual, interactive tour of the area, and www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and Life. Well Crafted.
All applicants must have a minimum age of 18 and possess a minimum of a valid Class "C" driver's license from NC, unless otherwise specified on the job description below. All applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.
All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a drug screen and a background check.
A post-offer functional pre-work examination process may be required for specific classifications of positions and are designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves or others.
Please contact the Human Resources Department with any questions regarding employment with the City of Hickory. If you are having technical problems with the online application, please contact NeoGov at 1-855-524-5627.
Employee Benefits
In addition to competitive salary, the City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package valued at over $15,000 annually.
- NC Local Government Retirement System (City Contributes 14.35% Per Employee)
- City-Provided Life Insurance (1.5x Salary, Up to $125,000)
- 401K (City Matches Up to 5% Contribution)
- Competitive-Rate Voluntary Benefits (Additional Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness)
- Competitive Health Insurance Options for Employees and Family
- Low-Cost Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program – Five Free Visits
- On-Site Wellness Clinic & Pharmacy
- Free Membership to Highland Fitness Center
- Paid Holidays (11 days per year)
- Paid Sick Leave (12 days per year)
- Paid Vacation (10-22 days per year, depending on years of service)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Individual Development Classes & Training
- Leadership and Professional Development Opportunities
Please beware of phishing scams involving false job postings being posted on external sites.
- The City of Hickory advertises jobs only on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hickory
- To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hickory
- For more information on job scams, visit the Federal Trade Commission at www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0243-job-scams