Water Technician

Water System Technician

Under direct supervision, provides technical services, maintains distribution/service lines and meter services for the water system. Reports directly to Public Services Manager.

Collects water samples for water system and Woodlawn Roadside Park as required by DEQ (Department Environmental Quality) and deliver to State approved lab for analysis with appropriate forms.

Monthly reading of water meters.

Check chlorine levels at water flushers as required and log on appropriate forms.

Daily reading of Master Meter (M-F) and log on appropriate form.

Exercising all valves annually and log on appropriate form.

Exercise / flow all fire hydrants annually and log on appropriate form.

Keep all fire hydrants clean, painted, and clear of obstructions.

Keep all flushers clean and clear of obstructions.

Mow / weed eat all flushers and fire hydrants as needed.

Install, change, lock out or turn on meters as directed.

Locate and mark water lines as instructed by 811.

Available 24/7 for emergency call in due to water line breaks / disruptions.

Performs various safety operations as needed with Nebo Water operations and installations.

Performs various operations and inspections related to Fire Sprinklers and riser operations at the Universal Complex.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED

Valid North Carolina driver's license.

Ability to obtain Flagger Certification

Within a four-year period of accepting this position, the operator will obtain a B-Distribution Certification from NCWTFOCB (North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Certification Board).

How to Apply

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED

APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by the McDowell County; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.

McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national origin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions.

McDowell County participates in E-Verify.

Applications are available:

on our website: - under "Job Opportunities"

McDowell County Administration Building: 25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752

Applications can be submitted:

Online at

in person at the County Administration building: 25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752

or by Mail to:

McDowell County Human Resources 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752

or by email to: View email address on click.appcast.io

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. We also offer up to 8 weeks of paid family leave to eligible employees.