Senior Collections Equipment Operator

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority seeks skilled technicians to perform installation, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater systems. Roles include meter work, valve control, and line rehabilitation across CFPUA facilities.

The position requires operation of heavy equipment, adherence to safety protocols, and timely response to emergencies. Candidates should have relevant certifications and a valid CDL license as outlined in the qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NC Grade 1 Collections System Operator certification required.
• NC Grade 2 Collections System Operator certification preferred.
• NC Class B CDL driver's license required.
• Tankers/HazMat endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs water meters; replaces meter boxes and lids.
• Turns water service on and off.
• Installs and repairs water and wastewater lines and mains.
• Locates, inspects, and cleans sewer manholes.
• Performs confined space entry procedures.
• Maintains right-of-ways to keep pipelines and manholes clear.
• Installs and repairs fire hydrants.
• Operates a heavy truck for construction tasks.
• Cleans blocked sewer pipes.
• Replaces concrete sidewalks.
• Repairs water leaks.
• Establishes safe work zones and traffic control.
• Repairs landscaping.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Trains, directs, and supervises assigned personnel.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Operates tools and equipment including Vactor trucks and loaders.
• Communicates with the public.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Numerical operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

NC Grade 1 Collections System Operator certification

NC Grade 2 Collections System Operator certification preferred

NC Class B CDL driver’s license

CDL Tanker and HazMat endorsement preferred

Tools

Vactor trucks

Front end loaders

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Incumbents in this position are responsible for participating in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the water and wastewater system. This position is assigned to pay grade G13.

Essential Job Functions

• Installs water meters; replaces meter boxes and lids.
• Turns water service on and off.
• Installs and repairs water and wastewater lines and mains.
• Locates, inspects, and cleans sewer manholes.
• Performs confined space entry procedures.
• Maintains the right-of-ways to ensure pipelines and manholes are free of debris.
• Installs and repairs fire hydrants.
• Operates a heavy truck to perform construction work.
• Performs cleaning of blocked sewer pipes.
• Replaces concrete sidewalks.
• Repairs water leaks.
• Establishes safe work zones, including traffic control devices; flags traffic as needed.
• Repairs landscaping.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Trains, directs, and supervises the work of assigned personnel.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment and supply inventory.
• Operates job related tools and equipment including Vactor trucks, trailers, and front end loaders.
• Communicates with the public.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of collections equipment operation work experience or any related work field.
• NC Grade 1 Collections System Operator certification is required.
• NC Grade 2 Collections System Operator certification preferred.
• Requires a valid State of North Carolina Class B CDL driver's license.
• NC Class B CDL driver’s license with Tanker and HazMat endorsement preferred.
• This position will be placed on an On-Call rotation that requires a response within 30 minutes of notification.

Other Essential Job Specifications

• YES
• NO
• Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.
• Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
• Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
• Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.
• Requires travel between CFPUA sites.
• Use or repair small/light equipment (power tools).
• Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).
• Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).
• Physical Requirements None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shift
• Some: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shift
• Frequent: 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shift
• Very Frequent: More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift
• NONE SOME FREQUENT VERY FREQUENT Minimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment.
• Same as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds.
• Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.
• Physical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic disorder.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all person hired to work in the United States. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our Benefits Page.