Maintenance Specialist

City and County of Honolulu; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department is hiring a Maintenance Specialist to support their water distribution services. This full-time entry-level position involves performing essential repairs and preventive maintenance while gaining certifications and training opportunities.

Benefits

Employer-paid insurance

Training to earn Water Operator certifications

Opportunity to obtain CDL with training

Qualifications

• Responsible for repairs and preventive maintenance in water distribution.
• Eligible for training certifications leading to additional pay.
• Must work on-call rotating repair crew.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and operate equipment for the City’s water distribution system.
• Support the maintenance and repair of water assets, like mains and fire hydrants.

Skills

Repairs

Preventive maintenance

Utility locating

Education

CDL certification (provided training)

Job description

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The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department, also known as Raleigh Water, provides water and sanitary sewer services to approximately 198,000 metered customers and a service population of about 600,000 across Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon. Our mission is to deliver safe, sustainable water services while protecting public health and supporting the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our communities.

Our Water Distribution division is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to join our team. Maintenance Specialists are responsible for repairs, preventive maintenance, utility locating, and investigations within our water system. They perform maintenance and operate equipment for the City’s distribution system, supporting the maintenance, replacement, and repair of water assets such as services, mains, and fire hydrants.

Benefits of Being a Raleigh Water Maintenance Specialist:

• Qualifying Utilities Technicians are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of an additional 12.5% of the base pay
• Education provided to learn Water Operator standards and earn certifications
• Opportunity to obtain a CDL with City-provided training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam
• Employer-paid insurance

Work Hours: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

This position requires working on an on-call rotating repair crew, which includes 8 hours of paid standby time per week, with the potential to earn overtime pay at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for hours worked over 40.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industry

• Government Administration