Utility Maintenance Worker I- D&C Siler City/Chatham locations

City of Sanford•City of Sanford, NC

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About The Position

The Utility Maintenance Worker I works with Siler City and Chatham County customers, performing installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and inspection of water and wastewater lines and related equipment. The position operates light equipment, makes service connections and taps, maintains rights-of-way, and performs preventive maintenance and repairs on lift stations. It also involves preparing work records, maintaining vehicles and equipment, clearing rights-of-way, conducting smoke tests, restoring landscaping after work, and setting up traffic control. The employee attends required training, meets safety requirements, and may assist other divisions or departments as needed. Applicants should specify the location for which they are applying and submit a separate application for each posted position.

Requirements

Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
General knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used to install, replace, maintain, repair, and inspect utility lines and appurtenances.
Some knowledge of preparing reports, logs, and other documents.
General knowledge of standard office equipment, associated software, and equipment required for the position.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
Ability to make arithmetic computations and calculate rates, ratios, percentages, S.S.O. calculations, footage, and pipe size, diameter, and capacity.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire.
Ability to obtain a North Carolina Class B commercial driver’s license within six months of employment.
Meet and maintain division certification, license, and training requirements, including Confined Space, North Carolina DOT Flagger, Work Zone and Traffic Control, and Trenching and Shoring, within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Current North Carolina Class B or Class A commercial driver’s license; candidates holding one at hire would be hired 5% above the listed salary.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, repair, replace, and inspect water and/or wastewater lines, mains, cleanouts, appurtenances, and other equipment.
Make water and/or wastewater taps and service connections.
Inspect, test, and repair lift stations, including pumps, motors, electrical panels, and related equipment; perform regular preventive maintenance.
Operate light equipment to perform job tasks.
Prepare and maintain reports, logs, and related documents.
Perform minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Clear rights-of-way and conduct smoke tests.
Perform minor landscaping on property after work is completed.
Set up traffic control for work zones, special events, and emergency situations.
Attend required training and meet safety requirements.
Assist other divisions within the department and other departments as needed.
Perform related tasks as required.

Benefits

Employee health, dental, vision, life (including dependent), accidental death and dismemberment, and short-term disability coverage at no premium cost to the employee.
Voluntary health, dental, and vision coverage for dependents.
Participation in the NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System.
401(k) supplemental retirement plan with a 5% employer contribution.
Longevity-of-service recognition beginning with year five.
Tuition assistance up to $3,000 per fiscal year.
Bilingual premium up to $3,000.
Employee assistance plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
Competitive pay.
Opportunities for advancement.