Lead Water & Sewer Distribution Technician

City of Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

City of Kinston seeks a skilled lead worker to oversee construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and sewer collection systems, ensuring safe and efficient public utilities.

You will train crew members, enforce safety protocols, coordinate activities, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment, while responding to emergencies and recording daily work.

Requires high school diploma and experience in utility work with heavy equipment; NC CDL with tanker may be required.

Qualifications

• Lead role overseeing water and sewer utility work.
• Supervises crew, enforces safety practices and quality standards.
• Requires ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of water/sewer lines.
• Provide on-site direction and training to staff.
• Investigate leaks and service issues; coordinate repairs.

Skills

leadership

safety awareness

teamwork

problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Backhoe

Dump truck

Excavator

Jet/vacuum trucks

Pipe cutter

Job description

City of Kinston seeks a skilled lead worker to oversee construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and sewer collection systems, ensuring safe and efficient public utilities.

You will train crew members, enforce safety protocols, coordinate activities, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment, while responding to emergencies and recording daily work.

Requires high school diploma and experience in utility work with heavy equipment; NC CDL with tanker may be required.