Utility Maintenance Worker I- D&C, Pittsboro/Chatham locations

This position stems from a recent merger by the City of Sanford that will significantly expand our reach and influence in the industry. The UMWI will work with City of Sanford, Pittsboro, Chatham County, and Siler City customers to perform the following duties:


Installing, maintaining and repairing water and/or wastewater lines and appurtenances; operating equipment; making service connections; maintaining rights-of-way.

Installs, repairs, and inspects water and/or wastewater mains, cleanouts and other equipment; makes water and/or wastewater taps.

Inspects, tests, and makes repairs to lift stations, including pumps, motors, electrical panels, and related equipment; performs regular preventive maintenance.

Operates light equipment in the performance of job tasks.


Prepares and maintains reports, logs, and other related documents.

Performs minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Clears rights-of-way; conducts smoke tests.

Performs minor landscaping on property after work is completed.

Sets up traffic control to ensure safety of workzone, special event, and emergency situations.


Attends required training.

Meets safety requirements.

Assists other divisions within the department, and other departments as needed.

Performs related tasks as required.

Consider joining our diverse and dedicated team where every employee is integral to our success in delivering quality services to our growing region.

We've created something extra special - a great place to live and work! Many employees join the TriRiver Water/City of Sanford expecting just a paycheck and end up with a rewarding career in local government!

What's in it for you:

• No premium costs to the employee for employee health, dental, vision, life (includes dependent), accidental death & dismemberment, and short-term disability coverage
• Voluntary health, dental, and vision coverage available for dependents
• Participation in the NC Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System (one of the five best pension plans in the country)
• 401(k) supplemental retirement plan exclusive to public employees of NC (5% employer contribution)
• Recognition for longevity of service beginning with year five
• Tuition assistance (up to $2,500 per fiscal year)
• Employee assistance plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off (holidays/vacation/sick)
• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for advancement

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*Please list the specific location when applying for the position. An application must be submitted for each posted position.

Qualifications

We are looking for a detailed individual who possesses general knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines; general knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances; some knowledge in preparing reports, logs, and other documents; general knowledge in the use of standard office equipment and associated software; general knowledge in the use of the equipment required for the position; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to make arithmetic computations; ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages; ability to make S.S.O. calculations, footage calculations, and pipe size, diameter and capacity calculations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.


Special Requirements

The position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire, with the ability to obtain a North Carolina Class "B" commercial driver's license (CDL) within six months of employment. Successful candidates currently holding a NC Class "B" or Class "A" CDL would be hired 5% above the listed salary. Must meet and maintain all certification, license and training requirements for the division which assigned to include: Confined Space, North Carolina DOT Flagger, Work Zone and Traffic Control, and Trenching and Shoring within six months of employment.


Miscellaneous Information

The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *Please list the specific location when applying for the position. An application must be submitted for each posted position.