Utility Technician I/II

Salary : $45,718.00 - $68,576.00 Annually
Location : Carrboro, NC, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00228
Department: Water Distribution
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
We are seeking individuals with or without experience to join our Water Distribution and Sewer Collection team as Utility Technician. These essential team members maintain, repair, and install water, sewer, and reclaimed water lines. This role uses a wide variety of equipment/tools, works outside in all weather conditions, responds to after-hour emergencies, and frequently uses email and computers to process work orders. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Physical requirements include exerting 20 - 50 pounds constantly, 50 - 100 pounds frequently and walking/standing to a significant degree.

Examples of Duties
Utility Technician I salary range is $45,718 - $68,576.

No experience required; we will train you . Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid North Carolina Driver's License. Must be able to get a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months.
Utility Technician II salary range is $47,364 - $71,046.


To be hired as Utility Technician II requires at least one year of experience in a water and wastewater utility, a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid North Carolina Class A CDL, and certification school attendance or have first level certification (Sewer Collection System Grade 1 or Water Distribution System Grade C certification).

Supplemental Information
Our staff are our most important resource. We provide excellent benefits to include:

• Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (pension plan)
• 5% Employer 457 plan contribution
• Retirement health savings account
• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long-term Disability
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Parental Leave, and Recovery Leave
• Annual CDL Bonus
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Educational Reimbursement
• Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education
• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from previous NC Local Government or State agency employer
• Much, much more!

OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences and are open to flexible qualifications. Come join our awesome team full of great people. OWASA provides competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment.
See OWASA's website for details.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Please also list any additional education or training you have received.
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Do you have a drivers license? If so, what type?
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Please list experience that you have using or learning how to use heavy equipment, machinery, or other tools.
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This position is essential to maintaining water and sewer service and this requires a rotating on-call schedule (1 week out of 6 weeks) to respond to emergencies after hours. Do you have experience working on call? Would you be able to work this schedule? Please explain.
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This position performs work in all types of weather conditions. Do you have any experience working, volunteering, or otherwise doing project outside in various season/weather? Please explain.
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What strengths will you bring to this position and the team you work with?
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