Utility Technician III

Orange Water And Sewer Authority•Nc, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

OWASA is searching for an experienced individual to join our Water Distribution and Sewer Collection team as a Utility Technician III. This role supports leading the maintenance of the water, sewer, and reclaimed water lines within OWASA’s system. The position will be assigned to a specific crew covering various aspects of utility maintenance, including Sewer Maintenance and Easements, Valve and Hydrant Maintenance, Water Maintenance and Services, Customer Service and Meters, Sewer Preventative Maintenance, and Construction. The role involves responding to rotating on-call after-hour emergencies, ensuring the safety of oneself and the public, and operating heavy equipment. The Utility Technician III will also lead team members in the absence of the Crew Supervisor.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED, plus specialized schooling in water and sewer systems.
Two years of experience working with water and sewer systems.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Ability to complete employer paid certification in Sewer Collection System Grade II or Water Distribution System Grade B – prefer certifications to already be active.
Experience using Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of Cityworks or similar work order management system.
Ability to effectively communicate information with customers, public and other employees.
Able to exert up to 100 pounds, walk/stand to a significant degree, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and respond to rotating after-hour situations as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Prefer certifications to already be active.

Responsibilities

Repairs collection system infrastructure and maintains easements and off-road assets.
Inspects, maintains, repairs, and operates valve and Hydrant infrastructure.
Locate and repair water mains, installs, repairs, and replaces water services and sampling stations.
Assist customers with issues, and operates, maintains, repairs, and replaces water meters, meter setters, and meter boxes.
Performs cleaning, inspection, and preventative maintenance of the wastewater collection system.
Performs new installation and replacement of aging water and sewer infrastructure including water and sewer mains, large meters, and special projects.
Responds to rotating on-call after hour emergencies as needed.
Responsible for the safety of themselves and the public.
Uses a variety of hand tools and operates heavy equipment (Dump truck, backhoe, excavator, loader, tamp, saw, tapping machine, etc.).
Leads the team members in the absence of the Crew Supervisor.

Benefits

5% Employer 457 plan contribution
Retirement health savings account
Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long-term Disability
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Parental Leave, and Recovery Leave
Annual CDL Bonus
Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
Educational Reimbursement
Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education
Ability to transfer unused sick leave from previous NC Local Government or State agency employer