Water & Sewer Utility Worker II

City of Burlington NC•Burlington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Burlington operates two key water treatment plants: the Ed Thomas Water Treatment Plant and the JD Mackintosh Water Treatment Plant. The Ed Thomas plant, built in the 1940s, serves the central part of the city, while the JD Mackintosh plant caters to the western section. Both plants ensure the delivery of safe, clean drinking water to residents by utilizing advanced treatment processes and maintaining high operational standards. This role involves semi-skilled manual labor to maintain water and wastewater facilities and their grounds, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and proper appearance. The position also includes maintaining plant structures and performing labor-intensive tasks. This classification requires more knowledge and independence compared to the Maintenance Worker I role, as it involves performing tasks without direct supervision.

Requirements

Strong understanding of general maintenance tasks specific to water or wastewater treatment facilities
Skilled in operating a wide range of maintenance equipment including mowers, tractors, leaf blowers, forklifts, chainsaws, weed eaters, and other related tools
Proficient in seeding, applying straw, fertilizing, mowing, shoveling, raking, and managing landscaping tasks
Capable of following supervisor instructions and completing tasks with minimal oversight
Adept at identifying and reporting necessary maintenance or repair needs to supervisors
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve operational goals
Skilled in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with City employees and the general public, ensuring smooth operations and clear communication.
High School Diploma or GED equivalency and some work experience in general maintenance work, preferably in a water treatment plant, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Monitors water and wastewater valves by manually operating them with a valve key or wrench, ensuring proper function and reporting any replacement needs to supervisor
Assists with routine water line flushing to maintain system integrity
Paints various equipment and buildings to preserve their condition
Handles incoming deliveries and stocks supplies for daily operations
Manages general landscaping tasks including mowing, trimming, pruning, and cutting trees and shrubs
Clears snow from sidewalks and applies ice melting materials for safety
Cleans and maintains sedimentation basins to ensure proper operation
Empties trash and recycling containers and performs janitorial tasks like mopping floors and cleaning offices, hallways, and restrooms
Sets up wet floor signs to prevent accidents
Assists lab assistants with gathering and distributing water samples for testing
Performs a wide range of related duties as required to support plant and grounds operations