W/R FACILITIES IE&C TECHNICIAN

Fayetteville Public Works Commission•Fayetteville, NC

3d•$26 - $43

About The Position

As a Water Resources IE&C Technician, you will maintain and enhance the reliability of water and wastewater treatment facilities. The work involves technical maintenance, repair, installation, and replacement of electrical and electronic equipment to help ensure safe and efficient utility service. The position performs maintenance and repairs at water and wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations, including pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and related apparatus. It also involves preventive inspections, troubleshooting electrical, electronic, and mechanical malfunctions, conducting electrical work and minor welding, inspecting tanks and pumping stations, servicing chemical feeds, keeping maintenance records, and operating vehicles and equipment. The role requires adherence to safety procedures while working around potential hazards such as waterborne pathogens, chemicals, dust, fumes, gases, loud noise, electrical current, and confined spaces. Extended hours, weekends, and on-call or call-back assignments may be required. The position is Grade 407, non-exempt, with a stated salary range of $26.26–$42.92; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

Good knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Solid understanding of electrical principles as applied to water and wastewater treatment and pumping equipment.
Proficiency with tools, parts, and methods for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment.
Ability to detect electrical, electronic, and mechanical malfunctions.
Skill in using and maintaining trade tools; ability to read and follow schematics, drawings, blueprints, and instructions.
Competence in mathematical calculations and computer use in water and wastewater treatment.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to work in confined spaces and develop effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
One qualifying education and experience path: graduation from an accredited two-year community or technical college with a degree or certification in electrical and mechanical technology plus at least two years of experience maintaining or repairing water/wastewater equipment, pumps/motors, and electrical systems; OR high school graduation or equivalent plus at least four years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Functional Employment Test (FET) required.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License required.
For Lift Stations, obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina Class B (CDL) Driver’s License within six months of employment or assignment.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, repair, and replace pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and other apparatus in water and wastewater treatment and lift station facilities.
Perform regular and preventive maintenance inspections, including lubrication and replacement of equipment and parts.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical malfunctions.
Conduct electrical work and minor welding to fabricate, install, or repair parts such as gates, stands, gear boxes, and flocculators.
Inspect elevated water storage tanks and pumping stations.
Service chemical feeds at various dispersed points.
Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance and repairs.
Operate vehicles and equipment to perform work assignments.
Follow safety rules and procedures while working in environments with exposure to waterborne pathogens, chemicals, dust, fumes, gases, loud noises, electrical current, and confined spaces.
Be available for extended hours, weekends, and on-call or call-back assignments as required.