Utility Systems Technician – Water Distribution

City of Concord • Concord, NC

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About The Position

The Utility Systems Technician – Water Distribution collects and tests water samples and installs, inspects, tests, repairs, and replaces water meters and backflow devices. The position also responds to customer inquiries and complaints, performs routine flushing of fire hydrants and blow offs at dead-end waterlines and other problem areas, and documents inspections, testing, maintenance, analyses, and reports. The technician maintains, calibrates, and cleans equipment needed for assigned work and performs other similar duties as required.

The role requires knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations; utility services principles and practices; and trade equipment and tools. Applicants must meet the City’s criteria for an acceptable driving record. A valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred, or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire. The employee must also be able to obtain North Carolina Grade C Water Distribution Certification within six months of hire. Failure to obtain either required credential within the stated timeframe may result in termination.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of utility services principles and practices.
• Knowledge of equipment and tools of the trade.
• Ability to read and interpret data.
• Ability to operate a computer and applicable software applications.
• Ability to operate testing equipment and instruments.
• Ability to apply local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction when interacting with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to meet the City’s criteria for an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain North Carolina Grade C Water Distribution Certification within six months of hire; failure to obtain it within that period may result in termination.

Nice To Haves

• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire. Failure to obtain it within that period may result in termination.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test water samples.
• Install, inspect, test, repair, and replace water meters and backflow devices.
• Respond to customer inquiries or complaints.
• Routinely flush fire hydrants and blow offs at dead-end waterlines and other problem areas.
• Complete analyses and reports and document information from inspections, testing, and maintenance.
• Maintain, calibrate, and clean equipment needed for assigned jobs.
• Perform other similar duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed