Public Utilities Worker

City of Roxboro; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

14 paid holidays

401k supplemental retirement

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The City of Roxboro is seeking a Public Utilities Worker to join its water and sewer maintenance team. The role involves manual labor, operating tools and equipment, and performing tasks to install and repair water and sewer lines within the City of Roxboro.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, basic maintenance experience, and a valid North Carolina driver's license. The position includes on-call work and a safety-sensitive environment with opportunities for growth and annual

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and/or capable of receiving a GED within a one-year period.
• Some experience with construction or maintenance work or other experience using the above knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks such as using hand tools, lifting and placing pipes, and shoveling out around pipes and appurtenances.
• Uses a variety of tools and/or equipment such as wrenches, saws, tampers, compression equipment, and hand power tools.
• Installs hydrants, meter valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants.
• Stocks trucks and checks equipment for proper operations; performs minor preventive maintenance to the equipment.
• Sets up construction signing and cones under direction of crew leader; flags traffic.
• May read meters and operate equipment as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Meter reading

Tool operation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wrenches

Saws

Power tools

Job description

The City of Roxboro (8,200) currently has an opening for a Public Utilities Worker. Roxboro is situated in Person County, which is located near the Virginia border and just a short drive from Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro.

This position performs a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer utility lines for the City of Roxboro. Those tasks include manual labor and the operation of tools and equipment in performing assigned tasks, may also include reading water meters and operating equipment as assigned, and performing other tasks as assigned. This safety-sensitive position is subject to on-call and callback work. An employee in this class performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work in water and sewer line maintenance and repair. Work involves manual labor and the operation of tools and equipment in performing assigned tasks. Employees are subject to working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme temperatures, and are exposed to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work around wastewater subjects employees to the OSHA blood born pathogen requirements. Employees may also be subject to on-call and callback work. This position is considered a safety sensitive role. Work is performed under supervision of a higher-level worker or supervisor and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices.

• $37,671 ($18.11/hour)

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks such as using hand tools, lifting and placing pipes, and shoveling out around pipes and appurtenances.
• Uses a variety of tools and/or equipment such as wrenches, saws, tampers, compression equipment, and hand power tools.
• Installs hydrants, meter valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants.
• Stocks trucks and checks equipment for proper operations; performs minor preventive maintenance to the equipment.
• Sets up construction signing and cones under direction of crew leader; flags traffic.
• May read meters and operate equipment as assigned.

Additional Job Duties:

• May drive dump trucks or light equipment in situations requiring less skill.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Some knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
• Working knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools and specialty tools associated with the repair of water and wastewater systems.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and related safety precautions in the work.
• Some knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the repair of water and wastewater systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and supervisor.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate vehicles and light equipment in a safe manner, to determine the thoroughness and correctness of the work assigned, to prepare records and use a computer, to read extensively, to inspect operation of equipment, and to perform mechanical tasks.

Desirable Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school and/or capable of receiving a GED within a one-year period.
• Some experience with construction or maintenance work or other experience using the above knowledge, skills, and abilities;
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Membership in the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Time
• Fourteen Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Annual Merit Increases
• Annual Longevity Pay
• Opportunity for an Annual Cost of Living Increase
• Certification Pay
• Uniforms Provided After the Initial Six Month Probation Period
• Optional Employee-Paid Benefits
• Other Insurance such as Life, Accident, and Cancer
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Supplemental Retirement

Application Deadline: November 16, 2026

The City of Roxboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer