LINE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II

Line Maintenance Mechanic II

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!

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!

The Line Maintenance Mechanic II performs responsible unskilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines and appurtenances. This position is a key member of the crew responsible for ensuring the Town's water and sewer infrastructure is properly installed, maintained, and repaired to meet community needs and regulatory standards.

Employees work under regular supervision and are evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions, trade practices, and safety standards. The work requires both indoor and outdoor activity in varying weather conditions and may include on-call and call-back assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as back-up to Line Maintenance Crew Leader
• Operate tapping machine to make water and sewer taps and service connections meet standards
• Lay water and sewer pipe; repair and replace sewer and water lines and related facilities
• Install, service, and test water meters and meter setters
• Operate sewer rodder to clear and unstop sewer lines
• Operate front-end loader, dump trucks, jackhammers, tampers, pipe threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machines
• Install hydrants, meters, valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; set meter boxes; repair and replace fire hydrants
• Operate tractor with bush hog attachment to mow and maintain sewer and water line easements and rights-of-way
• Perform other related tasks as required

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and three to five years 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 A) with Tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire
• State Collection System I and/or Water Distribution C Certification strongly preferred

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.