Utility Maintenance Worker I, II or Lead Worker (DOQ)

Salary : $33,395.00 - $54,351.00 Annually
Location : New Bern, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00508
Department: Water Resources
Opening Date: 10/30/2024
Closing Date: Continuous


General Definition of Work
Performs responsible semiskilled work in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines and appurtenances; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks
Installing, maintaining, and repairing water and sewer lines and appurtenances.

(The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Installs water and sewer lines; repairs line leaks.
• Repairs lift station pumps; replaces wiring, float, check valves, PVC pipe, etc.
• Responds to service calls; repairs pumps and wiring.
• Completes daily reports and service orders.
• Repairs sewer and water lines and related facilities.
• Unstops sewer lines with sewer rodding machine.
• May operate trucks and lawn mowers in connection with assigned tasks.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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; general knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools; some knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment; ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Requirements
Education and Experience
Utility Maintenance Worker I - Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in the maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and sewer lines. Education requirement may be waived as determined by the Department Head.

Utility Maintenance Worker II - Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in the maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and sewer lines. Possession of Grade-C Water Distribution or Grade-I Wastewater Certification as issued by the State of North Carolina.

Utility Maintenance Leadworker - Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and extensive experience in water and sewer line maintenance or construction work. Possession of Grade-C Water Distribution and Grade-I Wastewater Collections certifications issued by the State of North Carolina.
Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
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Do you currently possess a Class "A" or "B" CDL with or without a tanker endorsement?
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If you possess a Commercial Driver's License from any state, are you registered in the USDOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse database (a federal requirement for CDL holders working in a safety sensitive position)?
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In any previous job, did you possess a Commercial Driver's License as part of your job requirements?
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