CONSTRUCTION WORKER II (Water Services)

City of Rocky Mount; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rocky Mount is seeking a skilled worker to perform construction, repair, and maintenance of the water and sewer system. The role involves assisting in installation and repairs of hydrants, taps, meter boxes, and daily site preparation.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience; a valid NC driver's license and the ability to obtain a CDL Class B within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in maintenance or construction related to water/sewer preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license and be able to obtain NC CDL Class B within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, repairs and maintenance to City's Water and Sewer System.
• Assist in installation of hydrants, water/sewer taps, meter boxes.
• Assist in daily preparation and restoration of construction sites.
• Repairs broken or damaged water or sewer mains.
• Assist Crew Supervisor in daily assignments.
• Operate tools and equipment; install barricades and other traffic control devices.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• On-call for after-hours emergencies on a 7-day 24-hour standby rotation every fourth week.

Skills

Analyzing problems

Repair and maintenance of tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship/internship or similar

Valid NC driver's license with 3-year history

Job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs difficult skilled work in construction, repair, and maintenance of the water and sewer system.

• Assist in installation, repairs and maintenance to City's Water and Sewer System.

• Assist in the Installation of, fire hydrants, water and sewer taps, meter boxes,etc.

• Assist in daily preparation and restoration of Construction sites.

• Repairs broken or damaged water or sewer mains.

• Assist Crew Supervisor in daily assignments.

• Operate various construction tools and equipment as needed. Installs barricades and other traffic control devices.

• Follows safety guidelines.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• This position will require you to be on call for after hour emergencies for a 7-day 24 hour standby rotation every fourth week.
  

Education and Experience:

• Possession of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a current and valid driver's license with active and consecutive 3-year verifiable driving history. Driving history will be checked. (Must be able to be licensed in the State of North Carolina); with the ability to obtain a N.C. CDL Class B drivers license within (6) months of hire.
• Previous experience in Maintenance and Construction of Water and Sewer utilities.

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of assigned tools and equipment.

• Knowledge of City geography.

• Knowledge of safety standards.

• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.

• Skill in the repair and maintenance of hand and power tools.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The work is light work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion, sitting, standing, and walking.
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed outdoors.
• The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts and occasional cold or inclement weather.
• The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.