Pipe Mechanic

City of Lenoir•City of Lenoir, NC

About The Position

The Pipe Mechanic performs routine and heavy manual work of a semi-skilled to skilled nature installing and fitting pipe for the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Divisions of Public Services/Public Utilities. Work includes digging holes and trenches and constructing, maintaining, and repairing water and sewer lines. The position may use simple hand tools and equipment and may require driving a truck or small tractor. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional call-in or call-back situations and an on-call rotation within the department. The employee must be willing and available to be on call for one week approximately four times per year. Employment is subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check. The starting salary is $38,427.60.

Requirements

Some experience with plumbing, construction, or maintenance is strongly preferred.
A North Carolina driver’s license is required.
Must have a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or be able to obtain one within six months.
Working knowledge of tools and equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual work in varying weather conditions.
Ability to drive a truck.
Ability to understand and interpret simple oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.
Physical ability to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods; lift or carry moderate to heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more; reach overhead; twist; climb; kneel; squat; and operate required equipment.
Willingness and availability to be on call for one week approximately four times per year.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with plumbing, construction, or maintenance is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Install and fit pipe.
Dig holes and trenches.
Construct, maintain, and repair water and sewer lines.
Use simple hand tools and equipment.
Drive a truck or small tractor as needed.
Participate in occasional call-in/call-back situations and the department's on-call rotation.