Maintenance Technician - Repairs

City of Raleigh North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Raleigh Water as a Maintenance Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring safe water delivery to the community. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to public service. Be part of a team that makes a real impact!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Tuition Reimbursement

CDL Training and Incentive Program

Employer-Paid Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Two years of utilities experience or related fields.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential installations and repairs of water infrastructure.
• Utilize specialized tools to maintain the water distribution system.
• Contribute to a team prioritizing safety and quality.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Specialized Tools

Job description

Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore exciting career possibilities with Raleigh Water! Join us at the upcoming Raleigh Water Job Fair to learn more about this role and many more! For details and location visit the link below:

https://raleighnc.gov/water-and-sewer/news/raleigh-water-job-fair


This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

Be a Water Infrastructure Hero: Join Water Distribution’s Maintenance Technician Team!

Make a real impact on your community. Raleigh Water’s Water Distribution division is seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Technician for our Repair Program to play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of safe, sustainable water to our growing community.

Ready to make a difference?We are looking for a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about public service. Join Water Distribution and be part of a team dedicated to delivering quality water for a thriving community.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A strong work ethic and a commitment to safety
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to follow established procedures
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment
• A collaborative spirit and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service
  
  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn additional stipends through relevant certifications
• Tuition reimbursement to help you advance your career in water operations
• CDL training and incentive program to expand your skillset and earning potential that provides stipends of an additional 12.5% to base pay
• Employer-paid health insurance and other valuable benefits

Work Hours: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Please note that this position requires a rotating on-call schedule and the ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

In this dynamic role, you'll be:

• On the front lines, performing essential installations and repairs of critical water infrastructure like water mains, valves, and fire hydrants
• Utilizing a variety of specialized tools and equipment to effectively maintain and troubleshoot the city's water distribution system
• Contributing to a team environment that prioritizes safety, quality, and exceptional customer service

Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and two years of utilities experience or experience related to the fields listed below as shown:

• Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
• Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction
• Mechanic: heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems
• Farming: manual labor, equipment operating
• Moving Company: labor, truck driver
• General Municipal Worker: utility inspector
• Tech School Student: mechanical
• Firefighter: full or part-time
  
  

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Following directions to meet standards with attention to detail, proofreading, and error correction in assignments
• Basic mathematical concepts and calculations
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials and inventory
• Basic filing and record-keeping principles for organizing and maintaining documentation
• Comprehending reference books and manuals
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations, and standards and their interpretation and implementation
• Performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Operating assigned tools and equipment, including specialized equipment relevant to work performed
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information, to receive work direction, and to provide customer service
  
  

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work:

Exertingup to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise.