Line Maintenance Mechanic

City of Hendersonville, NC; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hendersonville, NC is hiring for Line Maintenance roles to perform preventive maintenance and repair on water and sewer lines, meters, hydrants, and related appurtenances. You will operate heavy equipment as part of a crew and work outdoors in varied conditions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, NC CDL Class A, and operator certifications (or be able to obtain them within 12–18 months).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Must possess NC CDL Class A license at time of hire.
• Certification in sewer/water operation or ability to obtain within 12–18 months.
• CPR, Flagger, and Trenching/Shoring certifications required.
• Experience with water/sewer distribution systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (mini-excavators, skid steers, backhoes, dump trucks) for water/sewer maintenance.
• Install/repair water and sewer lines, meters, hydrants, and appurtenances.
• Maintain rights‑of‑way and perform landscaping/restoration at job sites.
• Work on-call/outside normal hours during emergencies.
• Follow safety procedures and complete required reports.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Manual labor

Heavy equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

NC CDL Class A

NC Grade 2/3 Operator certification

CPR certification

Flagger certification

Trenching and shoring certification

Job description

Responsible for performing semi-skilled to skilled work in the preventive maintenance, repair, maintenance and installation of water and sewer lines, utility easements/rights-of-way (ROW) and appurtenances. An employee in this class performs routine manual labor in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines, meters, hydrants, easements/ROW, and other appurtenances. Work is generally performed as part of a work team to maintain and repair water distribution and sewer collection infrastructure. Work is performed under the direction of the Line Maintenance Crew Leader and Utility Systems Supervisor and is evaluated by visual inspection of work, periodic meetings, compliance with safety procedures, and overall quantity and quality of work performed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates mini-excavators, skid steers with bush hog attachment, dump trucks (varying sizes), vibratory trencher rollers, vibratory foot tamps, chainsaws, weed-eaters, backhoe and various other types of equipment used in the repair and maintenance of water distribution, sewer collections systems and associated appurtenances.
• Operates tapping machine to make water, sewer taps and service connections.
• Installs water and sewer pipeline; repairs and replaces water lines, sewer lines and related appurtenances.
• Installs water and sewer services including meters, cleanout, etc.
• Maintains water and sewer rights-of-way as required.
• Installs hydrants, meters, valves, repair clamps and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; and repairs and replaces fire hydrants.
• Performs landscaping and surface restoration at job site.
• Runs errands, picks up supplies and materials.
• Performs other utilities and general services work as assigned.
• Will be required to work outside normal work hours in an emergency or on-call basis.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Line Maintenance Career Ladder

Qualifications Line Maintenance Mechanic I – Garde 10 - $40,635 - $46,730

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency; preferred experience in water distribution system or wastewater collection system repair, maintenance and/or construction; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Must be certified at the NC Grade 1 Sewer Collection System Operator or NC Grade C Water Distribution System Operator certification: or ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months of employment.
• Flagger Certification required or have the ability to acquire within 12 months of hire date into this position.
• Trenching and Shoring Certification or have the ability to acquire within 12 months of hire date into this position.

Qualifications Line Maintenance Mechanic II – Garde 12 - $44,800 - $51,520

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency; and two (2) years of experience in water distribution system or wastewater collection system repair, maintenance and/or construction; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Must also possess a NC Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) level A.
• Must also possess a NC Grade 2 Sewer Collection System OperatororNC Grade B Water Distribution System Operator certification.
• CPR certification required.
• Flagger Certification required.
• Trenching and shoring certification required.
• Must work as Line Maintenance Mechanic I for a minimum of 1 year. Other related experience in equivalent position(s) will be considered.

Qualifications Line Maintenance Mechanic III – Garde 13 - $47,040 - $54,096

Education and Experience:

High school diploma; and four (4) years of experience in water distribution system or wastewater collection system repair, maintenance and/or construction; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Must also possess a NC Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) level A
• Must be certified at the NC Grade 3 OR Grade 2 Sewer Collection System Operator and NC Grade B Water Distribution System Operator.
• Flagger Certification required.
• CPR Certification required.
• Trenching and Shoring Certification Required
• Must work as Line Maintenance Technician II for a minimum of 1 year. Other related experience in equivalent position(s) will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the preventive maintenance, installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines and easements/ROW.
• Knowledge of a variety of maintenance, manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances.
• Knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of the municipal water and sewer service policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of lightweight and medium-weight construction equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Ability to read utility construction drawings, operation and service manuals; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to complete simple reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work in this classification is defined as heavy work requiring the physical exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employees must perform the following physical activities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling talking, and hearing. Employees must have the visual acuity to visually inspect small defects or parts, operation or inspection of machines and earth moving equipment, use measurement devices, and to determine the neatness and accuracy of work assigned. Employees must have the stamina to work for extended periods, some of which in emergency situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in outside environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold with snow and ice. Employees are subject to noise which may cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Employee is subject to vibration, such as exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body and is also subject to workplace hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts or exposure to chemicals, oils, fuels, and potential for blood borne pathogens in raw untreated sewage. Employee is subject to atmospheric conditions due to exposure to fumes, odors, dust and oils. May work in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.