Senior Distribution Systems Specialist

County of Dare • Kill Devil Hills, NC

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About The Position

Performs skilled trades work operating large trucks and heavy equipment and carrying out water distribution system installation, maintenance, and repair. Work is performed under limited supervision. The position exercises continuous oversight over the Distribution System Specialist within the Water Department and may supervise a crew in the absence of the Field Distribution Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five to eight years of experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• OSHA Safety Training.
• Driver Safety Training.
• Valid commercial driver’s license with Class A endorsement.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, an NC State Grade C Distribution Operator’s certification.
• Maintain Competent Person certifications for safe trenching operations.
• Maintain NCDOT Flagger certifications for safe traffic work zones during construction.
• Working knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used in utility-line installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair.
• Working knowledge of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing utility lines and appurtenances.
• Working knowledge of safe operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and operate a backhoe, jackhammer, and dewatering pumping equipment.
• Skill in operating light and medium construction equipment.
• Ability to drive a dump truck and trailer to transport a backhoe and other equipment to job sites.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications; maintain records; and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local officials, associates, customers, other personnel, and the public.
• Knowledge of Dare County operations, policies, and procedures and of modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in using computers and software applications related to the job’s essential functions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in using office equipment such as a copier, fax machine, document scanner, and multi-line telephone system.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate tapping machines to make water taps and service connections; install, replace, and repair meters.
• Install, service, and test water meters and meter yokes.
• Operate front-end loaders, dump trucks, pumps, jackhammers, tampers, pipe-threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machines.
• Construct water lines and repair leaking lines; install hydrants, meters, valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; set meter boxes; and repair and replace fire hydrants.
• Locate water lines and services for contractors.
• Flush water lines.
• Read water meters and connect and disconnect customer water services.
• Supervise the crew in the absence of the Field Distribution Supervisor.
• Perform other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

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