Utility Maintenance Technician

Salary : $40,798.58 Annually
Location : Rockingham County, NC
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 01800
Department: Engineering and Public Utilities
Division: Water & Sewer
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Summary

Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment.

Performs various semi-skilled and skilled tasks including installation, inspection, replacement, repair, and maintenance work in distribution and collection division of the public utilities department. An employee in this class works alone or as a member of a crew led by a supervisor or crew leader. This employee performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks associated with the county's water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Work involves the operation of various hand tools and equipment in the installation, replacement, repair of collection and distribution pipes to specific grade and depth, and back filling and compacting the site. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through observation, compliance with instructions, regulations, and laws, and adherence to safety practices. Work requires on-call and emergency response after hours as needed to maintain the proper operation of the distribution and collection systems.

• Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Onsite wellness/medical clinic
• Onsite fitness center
• Retirement
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays
• Bereavement
• Community Service Leave
• Weekends Off (varies by position)
• Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401-K & 457 Plans with county match up to 1% of base salary

Examples of Duties


Installs and repairs County water mains, sewer lines, manholes, catch basins and related facilities. Cleans sewer lift station wet wells of grease and debris as needed; inspects and troubleshoots water and wastewater pumping stations in confined spaces including motors, pumps valves and other hydraulic and electric equipment. Installs, repairs and replaces fire hydrants, valves, meters and meter vaults and boxes, exercises valves according to prescribed schedules. Disassembles, cleans, overhauls and rebuilds motors, valves, pumps, filters and other pumping station equipment; cuts, shapes, drills and weld flat or metal pipe stock to fabricate parts in accordance with written or verbal instructions. Performs oxy-acetylene metal burning and cutting, mechanical maintenance tasks and related activities to assist field crews.

Operates construction equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, and other tools including pipe saw, chain saw, jack hammer, and various hand tools.

Reads utility meters; records readings; obtains special readings as required. Locates and marks existing underground utility lines and appurtenances. Collects water samples from designated points; adds or adjusts chemicals as necessary; maintains appropriate logs and records.

Receives and responds to customer service calls and complaints. Processes and completes logs, records and reports as required.

Attend various certification and safety training classes as needed.

SUPERVISION:

Received: Works under the Utility Maintenance Supervisor.
Supervision Given: (If supervisor list positions supervised

The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACT:
• Positive interaction when dealing with complaints.
• Internal communications are within the department
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS (Core Competencies):

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 water and sewer facilities 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 enter and work within confined spaces.
• 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.
• General knowledge of safe use, operation, and preventive maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the General public.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Physical Activities, Visual Acuity, and Working Conditions for this Position.

Physical Activities of This Position


Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion

Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceed that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium

Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles

Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees

Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine

Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet

Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

Standing - Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time

Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another

Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward

Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion

Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles

Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling

Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm

Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips

. Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

. Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communications, and making fine discriminations in sound

. Repetitive Motions- Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision
Employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performing mechanical or skilled trade tasks or a non-repetitive nature such as ones by carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position
Employee is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside

Employee is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity

Employee is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity

Employee is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause Employee to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level

Employee is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body

Employee is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals

Employee is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases, or poor ventilation

Employee is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids

Employee is required to wear a respirator

Employee frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes and other areas, which could cause claustrophobia

Employee is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways

Employee is exposed to infectious diseases

Physical Requirements of This Position
Very Heavy Work- Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in water and wastewater system repair and maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience

License or Certification Requirements :

Obtain water distribution and sewer collection certifications within two years.

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. If you have student loans and you are selected for full-time employment with Rockingham County, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan after you have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full-time by certain public service employers. Click on the link below to see whether you might qualify.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

For Full Time employees in a regular position, insurance is available and effective the first day of the following month after having worked for an entire month. The County currently pays 100% of the cost for regular employees working at least 30 hours per week. Dependent coverage is also available.
Paid Time Off

This benefit is available to regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Time off includes:
Vacation/Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays .
Bereavement
Local Government Retirement System

All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans

NC 401(k)- Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis to a 401(k) and on a pre tax basis to a a 457(b) plan. Contributions will be matched by the county, up to 1% or their annual base salary.
Other Insurance

Insurance such as life, short term disability, and cancer care are available to regular employees and can be paid through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit

All employees are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits

Annual longevity payment beginning with the 6th full year of full or part time regular employment