Construction Worker

Job Summary

Incumbents in this position are responsible for assisting in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the water and wastewater systems. This position is assigned to pay grade G11.

Essential Job Functions

• Installs and repairs water and wastewater lines, manholes, and infrastructure
• Responds to and repairs water and wastewater line breaks and leaks.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Completes work to minimize the impact of our water and sewer on the environment and the public.
• Establishes safe work zones, including conducting job hazard assessments, developing strategies to minimize risks, following OSHA guidelines, reporting safety issues, and using proper PPE.
• Sets up traffic control and directs traffic according to NCDOT and MUTCD guidelines.
• Follows NC811 guidelines to understand underground utility hazards and dig safely.
• Performs general repairs to landscaping and concrete sidewalks.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment and supply inventory.
• Assists in determining parts and materials required for various repair work.
• Operates job related tools and equipment including vehicles.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions - Construction Division
• Follows water quality standards and procedures to ensure safe drinking water quality.
• Works rotating after hours on call standby shifts, including holidays and weekends.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months general work experience

• This position will be placed on an On-Call rotation that requires a response within 30 minutes of notification.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license required.
• North Carolina Water Distribution or Collections Operator Certification is preferred.
• Commercial Driver's License preferred.

Other Requirements

Other Essential Job Specifications

YES - NO

Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers. - X

Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas. - X

Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. - X

Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols. - X

Requires travel between CFPUA sites. - X

Use or repair of small/light equipment (power tools). - X

Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers). - X

Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants). - X

None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shift Some: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shift Frequent - 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shift Very Frequent - More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift NONE - SOME - FREQUENT - VERY FREQUENT Minimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment. - X Same as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds. - X Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching. - X Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands. - X Physical Exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds or more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to physical demands. - X

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic disorder. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all person hired to work in the United States. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify.

Benefits

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. To learn more details, visit our Benefits Page.