Line Maintenance Mechanic

City of Laurinburg•503 Hall Street-Public Works Dept., NC

18h

About The Position

Performs intermediate, semi-skilled work assisting with the installation, construction, repair, maintenance, and care of utility lines and related structures and equipment. The role makes water and sewer connections and installs, repairs, maintains, and tests meters. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Distribution and Collection Team Leader. The position may require work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid commercial driver's license with a B endorsement, or ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
Some knowledge of water distribution system repair and maintenance.
Some knowledge of water line construction methods and techniques.
Some knowledge of installing, repairing, and reading water meters.
General knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions.
Skill in using and caring for tools of the trade.
Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
Ability to lift heavy articles.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Responsibilities

Make water, sewer, and service connections and test water pressure on services and mains.
Install water and sewer pipe; repair and replace water and sewer lines and related facilities.
Install services and test water meters and meter yokes; conduct bench and field meter tests.
Operate front-end loaders, dump trucks, jackhammers, tampers, pipe-threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machines.
Install storm drains, hydrants, meters, valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; set meter boxes; repair and replace fire hydrants.
Repair, replace, and perform minor construction projects involving sidewalks, catch basins, storm sewers, manholes, driveway aprons, and related concrete projects.
Unstop and clean sewer services and mains.
Operate ground-penetrating radar to locate finished water, raw water, force mains, and other services.
Work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations when required.
Complete other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Provide excellent customer service when working with citizens, elected officials, and associates.
Support the overall City organization by executing directives from the immediate supervisor and elected officials.