Utility Technician I/II

Orange Water And Sewer Authority•Nc, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking individuals with or without experience to join our Water Distribution and Sewer Collection team as Utility Technician. These essential team members maintain, repair, and install water, sewer, and reclaimed water lines. This role uses a wide variety of equipment/tools, works outside in all weather conditions, responds to after-hour emergencies, and frequently uses email and computers to process work orders.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License (for Utility Technician I)
Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 6 months (for Utility Technician I)
At least one year of experience in a water and wastewater utility (for Utility Technician II)
Valid North Carolina Class A CDL (for Utility Technician II)
Certification school attendance or first level certification (Sewer Collection System Grade 1 or Water Distribution System Grade C certification) (for Utility Technician II)

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and install water, sewer, and reclaimed water lines.
Use a wide variety of equipment/tools.
Work outside in all weather conditions.
Respond to after-hour emergencies.
Frequently use email and computers to process work orders.

Benefits

Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (pension plan)
5% Employer 457 plan contribution
Retirement health savings account
Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
Long-term Disability insurance
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Bereavement Leave
Parental Leave
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