LINE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I

Salary : $39,500.00 - $49,300.00 Annually
Location : Mooresville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300475
Department: UTILITY LINE MAINTENANCE
Opening Date: 04/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Distinguishing Features of the Class

About the Town of Mooresville
As one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.
Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!
Why Join the Town of Mooresville
We value our employees and invest in their success with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits are among the most competitive in the region and include:

• 5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
• Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
• Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month)
• Wellness Incentive Program, with A discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
• Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
• Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
• Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
• Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
• Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee's immediate family
• On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
• Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!

About the Role
The Line Maintenance Mechanic I performs responsible unskilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of the Town's water and sewer lines and related appurtenances. This position works as part of a crew engaged in utility construction and maintenance activities that are essential to delivering safe and reliable water and wastewater services to the community.
Work involves operating construction and maintenance equipment, installing and repairing underground utilities, and performing service connections. Employees in this role work outdoors in varying weather conditions and may be subject to on-call and call-back assignments. Work is performed under regular supervision and evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to safety practices, instructions, and trade standards.

Duties and Responsibilites

• Operate tapping machines to make water and sewer taps and service connections in accordance with standards
• Lay, repair, and replace water and sewer pipes and related facilities
• Install, service, and test water meters and meter setters
• Operate sewer rodders to clear blockages
• Operate front-end loaders, dump trucks, jackhammers, tampers, trenchers, air compressors, boring machines, and other construction equipment
• Install hydrants, valves, clamps, meters, and related pipeline apparatus
• Set meter boxes and repair or replace fire hydrants
• Operate tractors with bush hog attachments to maintain water and sewer easements and rights-of-way
• Assist with backfilling and compacting excavation sites
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six (6) months of experience in construction-related utility work;
  OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (Class B) or the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire
• Tanker endorsement, or the ability to obtain with the CDL, may be required
• Ability to work on-call and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed

The Town of Mooresville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.

Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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