Public Works Utility System Crew Leader

Town of Harrisburg, NC; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Town of Harrisburg, NC is seeking a qualified Utility System Crew Leader in the Public Works Department to oversee the installation, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure. This role combines leadership with hands-on fieldwork, including equipment operation and guiding a crew in all weather conditions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and several years of utility experience, plus a North Carolina CDL and required certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and at least five years of experience in utility system operations or a related field.
• Considerable leadership and supervisory experience in water distribution and/or sewer collection system maintenance or construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in installation, repair of water and sewer lines, meters, hydrants, valves.
• Operate heavy construction equipment and supervise crew.
• Provide field customer service for leaks and high usage, connect/disconnect services.
• Maintain hydrants and valves; locate water lines; on-call and call-back work.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Water distribution operations

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

The Town of Harrisburg is one of the fastest growing communities in North Carolina and considered one of the top ten affluent zip codes in the surrounding region. While growth has been exponential over the past ten years, the Town has been able to maintain its tight knit community-based mindset and strategically foster a customer excellence mantra where service to our residents and businesses are our #1 priority.

Utility System Crew Leader

Who We Are

The Town of Harrisburg is one of the fastest growing communities in North Carolina and considered one of the top ten affluent zip codes in the surrounding region. While growth has been exponential over the past ten years, the Town has been able to maintain its tight knit community-based mindset and strategically foster a customer excellence mantra where service to our residents and businesses are our #1 priority.

What We Need

The Town of Harrisburg currently has an employment opportunity in our Public Works Department for a Utility System Crew Leader. The Utility System Crew Leader leads and participates in a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work as a leader or member of a crew engaged in the construction, installation and repair of water and sewer lines, meters, hydrants, valves and other appurtenances. Work involves constructing new lines, making water and sewer taps, installing new water meters and meter boxes, installing hydrants, meters, and valves, and making repairs to the water distribution and sewer collection system. Other tasks include providing field customer service to check water leaks and high usage complaints, connect and disconnect service, maintaining hydrants and valves; troubleshooting; locating water lines for other contractors; clearing water line easements; operating heavy construction equipment at a skilled level; and related tasks. Employees are subject to working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. The employee is also subject to on-call and call-back work and the final OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices.

Desirable Candidate

Graduation from high school and at least five years of experience in utility system operations or a related field, including considerable experience in the maintenance or construction of water and/or sewer utilities and skilled heavy construction equipment operation. Considerable leadership and supervisory experience in water distribution and/or sewer collection system maintenance or construction is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Possession of at least three State of North Carolina certifications in water distribution, wastewater collection, backflow prevention and cross-connection control, and/or other certifications as required by the Town of Harrisburg.

What We Offer

The Town of Harrisburg offers a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative work environment dedicated to shaping the community’s future.

The hiring range is $26.42/hr. – $32.86/hr. and starting pay rate will be dependent on qualifications and prior experience. Will also be eligible for a $2,500 sign‑on bonus upon hire.