Utilities Technician

City of Raleigh North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Raleigh Water (formerly City of Raleigh Public Utilities) is seeking an experienced Utilities Technician to join its team. This position functions as the primary manual labor component of each two-man crew assigned to the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Sewer Inspection Program within the Sewer Maintenance Division. Crews within this program are tasked with using remote controlled robotic cameras to visually inspect the condition of sewer mains, manholes, and other underground structures within the sewer collection system. This position carries with it an on-call requirement which includes 8 hours of paid standby per on-call week, plus the potential to earn overtime pay at 1.5x the normal hourly rate for hours worked over 40 hours. The ideal candidate is an individual who communicates clearly, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and has a desire to learn a wide variety of skills necessary to succeed within the underground utilities inspections and maintenance industry. The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department, now also known as Raleigh Water, provides water and sanitary sewer services to roughly 198,000 metered customers and a service population of about 600,000 people in Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon areas. Our mission is to provide safe, sustainable water services for our customers while protecting public health and contributing to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our communities. May be required to perform special tasks during emergency and disaster events. Must be able to work call duty and work after hours and on weekends/holidays on a rotating basis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalency
• 1 to 3 years experience in water/wastewater infrastructure inspection, maintenance/repair, or related work in one of the following fields: Construction: Grading, Storm Drain, Site Work, Builder, Plumber, Any Utility Construction (including Fiber Installation), and/or Road Construction Landscaping: Installer, Maintenance, and/or Irrigation Mechanics: Heavy Equipment, HVAC, or Hydraulic Systems Farming: Manual Labor, and Equipment Operating Moving Company: General Labor and Truck Driver General Municipal Worker: Utility inspector Technical School Student: Mechanical Firefighter: Full- or Part-Time OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
• Valid NC Class C Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Knowledge of basic mathematical concepts
• Knowledge of basic filing and record-keeping principles
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Knowledge of uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment)
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Knowledge of specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Knowledge of modern office technology
• Skill in following directions and meeting standards
• Skill in providing attention to detail in assignments
• Skill in performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions
• Skill in proofreading and error correction
• Skill in monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials and inventory
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Ability to comprehend reference books and manuals
• Ability to operate assigned tools and equipment
• Ability to organize and maintaining records and files
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment)
• Ability to provide customer service
• Ability to utilize a computer and relevant software applications
• Ability to utilize communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interact with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Nice To Haves

• Qualifying Utilities Technicians are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional 12.5% to base pay
• Education provided to learn Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operator standards and earn certifications
• Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam

Responsibilities

• Works in a crew setting and primarily in an outdoors environment in close proximity to heavy equipment, vehicle traffic, open manholes, and open excavations
• Enters areas with uneven or rough terrain to include creek beds, wetlands, or forested areas
• Performs semi-skilled general maintenance supporting City department(s) or maintenance function
• Selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks
• Performs work following established safety policies and procedures as well as applicable codes and regulations
• Operates and maintains assigned equipment and tools
• Performs inspections to ensure safe operating conditions
• Performs routine repairs and/or replacement of parts
• Cleans and performs preventative maintenance and monitors needs for replacement or advanced repairs
• Assists with inventory counts and monitoring of needed tools and supplies
• Assists with setup/teardown of traffic control work zones and various safety equipment including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment
• Completes various manual labor tasks such as loading/unloading equipment, setup of traffic control work zones, and setup of sewer inspection camera equipment
• Monitors camera operations to identify any issues
• Guides operator on when to start/stop camera progress, teardown of equipment, routine cleaning of truck and tools
• Provides support to the City’s emergency response in the event of inclement weather to include support for debris cleanup after severe storms or snow and ice response for division facilities
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Benefits

• 8 hours of paid standby per on-call week
• Potential to earn overtime pay at 1.5x the normal hourly rate for hours worked over 40 hours
• Training certifications that provide stipends of additional 12.5% to base pay
• CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam

What This Job Offers

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