Collection System Technician

Harnett County; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnett County in North Carolina is seeking a Collection System Technician to monitor and maintain lift stations and sewer lines for Harnett Regional Water. Responsibilities include cleaning wet wells, responding to backups, and system maintenance in the field.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, NC Collections Grade I Certification, and a valid NC Class A CDL. No prior experience is required; comprehensive training will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• NC Collections Grade I Certification required.
• NC commercial driver’s license (Class A) required.

Responsibilities

• Checks and maintains lift stations.
• Cleans sewer wet wells.
• Responds to and clears sewer backups.
• Cleans bar screens.
• Maintains sewer lines and system.
• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle to travel as needed.

Skills

Plumbing basics

County geography

Equipment locating

Math proficiency

Manual dexterity

Deadline orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NC Collections Grade I Certification

NC Commercial Driver's License (Class A)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

An employee in this position monitors and maintains lift stations along with sewer lines and system for Harnett Regional Water.

**This position depends on certification:

• Collection System Technician Trainee/I - $42,480.00
• Collection System Technician II - $44,604.00
• Collection System Technician III - $46,834.00
• Collection System Technician IV - $49,177.00

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Checks and maintains lift stations.
• Cleans sewer wet wells.
• Responds to and clears sewer backups.
• Cleans bar screens.
• Maintains sewer lines and system.
• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle to travel as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• No experience required;
• Or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Possession of a NC Collections Grade I Certification.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina commercial driver’s license (Class A).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles of plumbing and mechanical maintenance as applicable to water distribution systems.
• Knowledge of the geographical layout of the County.
• Skill in using equipment and tools necessary for locating and unearthing water system fixtures.
• Skill in performing mathematical computations with speed and accuracy,
• Ability to perform minor equipment repairs.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, possibly under challenging and arduous conditions
• Ability to meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; frequently requiring 30 pounds of force to move objects; and occasionally requiring to exert up to 100 pounds of force to move objects. This work also involves the physical abilities of balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, grasping, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, kneeling, lifting, having manual dexterity, pulling, pushing, reaching, performing repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word, and walking. An incumbent must also possess the visual acuity to operate equipment and look for defects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee works primarily in the field and is subject to various hazards. Requires working for extended periods of time, possibly under challenging and arduous conditions.