Field Water & Sewer Maintenance Technician

City-of-Goldsboro; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Goldsboro is seeking a skilled Utility Maintenance Worker to perform maintenance, repair and replacement of the water distribution and sewer collection infrastructure. Responsibilities include building and repairing lines, mowing fields, clearing clogged lines, and assisting with taps, meters, and hydrants.

The role works under close supervision and involves rotating on-call duties and operating light to heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Two years of utility maintenance, construction or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class “B” Driver’s License, or ability to obtain with one (1) year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the repair, replacement and construction of water and sewer lines as needed.
• Mows and maintains spray fields, outfalls and access roads to ensure access to infrastructure for maintenance and repairs.
• Assists with clearing backed up or clogged sewer lines with pressurized hoses, rakes and shovels.
• Performs “flagger” operations on roadways as needed during maintenance and repair operations.
• Assists with inflow and infiltration mitigation measures, to include installing upgraded manhole lids and pans, and raising manholes.
• Assists with making water and sewer taps, installing and replacing water meters, installing fire hydrants.
• Operates various light and heavy equipment, including dump trucks, tractors, loaders, mowers, etc.
• Exercises water valves and fire hydrants to keep them operating efficiently.
• Reads and interprets water and sewer system maps.
• Uses various pneumatic, gas or electric power tools, including compressors, jack-hammers, tapping machines, boring machines, tamps, concrete saws, drills, etc.
• Uses basic hand tools to include shovels, rakes, hoes, etc.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including sharpening chainsaws, greasing and maintaining heavy equipment, etc.
• Performs “on-call” duties on a rotational basis as needed.
• Performs “flagger” operations on roadways as needed during maintenance and repair operations.
• Assists other departments and agencies as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading maps

Communication

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Public interaction

Education

High School Graduation or GED

2 years utility maintenance/related experience

Driver's license: NC Class B

Tools

Power tools

Jack-hammers

Compressors

Tamps

Concrete saws

Job description

City of Goldsboro is seeking a skilled Utility Maintenance Worker to perform maintenance, repair and replacement of the water distribution and sewer collection infrastructure. Responsibilities include building and repairing lines, mowing fields, clearing clogged lines, and assisting with taps, meters, and hydrants.

The role works under close supervision and involves rotating on-call duties and operating light to heavy equipment.