Maintenance/Utility Worker I

City of Burlington NC • Nc 27215, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Burlington is hiring a Maintenance/Utility Worker I for the Water and Sewer Pipe Maintenance division. This division, established in 1907, maintains the city's water system, serving approximately 30,000 Water and Sewer accounts through an extensive distribution and collection system. The employee in this role performs routine manual work to ensure safe and attractive structures, facilities, and grounds for City workers and staff, working under the supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Knowledge and experience using hand tools.
• Familiar with the maintenance work commonly performed by a municipality.
• Well-versed in the equipment, facilities, methods, and procedures involved in maintenance and repair operations.
• Skilled in operating a range of maintenance tools and machinery, including mowers, tractors, dump trucks, leaf blowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, tamps, jackhammers, and similar equipment.
• Proficient in applying seed and straw, fertilizing, mowing, shoveling, raking, and setting up proper signage to ensure safety and crew visibility.
• Capable of exercising sound judgment and working independently when traveling between and performing tasks at assigned worksites.
• Adept at following oral and written instructions provided by supervisors.
• Attentive to maintenance needs and able to effectively identify and report issues with structures, grounds, and facilities.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal abilities, fostering positive relationships with City employees and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and operates water and wastewater valves by turning them on and off with a valve key or wrench.
• Reports necessary valve replacements to the supervisor for prompt action.
• Digs, patches, and backfills pavement or grounds using tools like shovels, dump trucks, jackhammers, and tamps.
• Assists in repairing water and wastewater main breaks, including digging pavement, cutting or clamping pipes, and backfilling.
• Operates dump trucks to transport debris, mud, and backfill materials to and from worksites.
• Performs landscaping tasks, including mowing with riding and push mowers, trimming and pruning trees and shrubs, and removing trees as necessary.
• Clears snow from sidewalks and applies ice-melting materials to ensure safety.
• Conducts general maintenance on vehicles and buildings to ensure proper functionality.
• Undertakes other related duties as assigned to support team operations effectively.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED