W/S Technician I

City of High Point•High Point, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Water & Sewer Mains Technician installs, replaces, and repairs water and sewer infrastructure and helps maintain the City of High Point’s distribution and collection systems. The work includes operating sewer-cleaning equipment, responding to line issues, inspecting sewer lines, preparing materials for projects, setting up traffic controls, and transporting equipment to job sites. The role also involves cleaning duties and supporting other technicians and crew leaders. Employees work outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions and rotate on-call duties, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The work location is 816 E Green Dr, High Point, North Carolina.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on call.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods.
Manual dexterity for reaching, grasping, handling objects, and precision tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively in noisy environments.
Specified visual abilities: far acuity of 20/22 corrected, near acuity of 20/25 corrected, depth-perception score of 5, wide field of vision, and ability to adjust focus between near and far tasks.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds consistently, and to sit, walk, stand, kneel, lift, bend, and use arms, hands, legs, and feet.
Ability to perform repetitive reaching, handling, and fingering tasks.
Ability to reason logically, solve problems, respond to emergencies, and follow directives.
Ability to calculate project material requirements, such as concrete and asphalt.
Ability to read and comprehend manuals, plans, safety regulations, and other job-related documents; document tasks, prepare reports, and maintain accurate records.
Strong understanding of traffic and safety regulations and of water and sewer system maintenance, repair, and construction.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
CDL permit with Tanker Endorsement, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
CDL with Tanker Endorsement, or ability to obtain one within 1 year of hire.
Basic First Aid, CPR, and AED certification within 1 year of hire from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council.

Responsibilities

Operate motorized sewer-cleaning equipment, including flusher, vacuum, and rodding machinery.
Assist with installing, replacing, and repairing water mains, sewer lines, taps, fire hydrants, valves, and meters.
Respond to water and sewer line issues and clean lines and manholes as needed.
Raise and lower manholes and valve boxes.
Tap high-pressure lines and make connections.
Inspect sewer lines using TV inspection systems.
Prepare and distribute tools, equipment, and materials for ongoing projects in support of W/S Technicians and Crew Leaders.
Set up traffic-control signs to ensure work-crew safety.
Operate service vehicles to transport materials and equipment to and from job sites.
Use hand tools for utility-line maintenance tasks.
Communicate with team members and departments using a two-way radio.
Ensure work complies with OSHA and City safety standards and policies.
Rotate on-call duties, including nights, weekends, and holidays.