Senior Collections Equipment Operator

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority in Wilmington, NC seeks an experienced operator to install, repair, and maintain water and wastewater systems. The role includes meter work, service control, and line maintenance, with potential on-call duties and essential operations during emergencies.

The position requires NC Grade 1 certification, a valid NC Class B CDL, and the ability to travel between CFPUA sites, with on-call rotation and safety-focused responsibilities throughout daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of collections equipment operation experience or related field.
• NC Grade 1 Collections System Operator certification required.
• NC Grade 2 Collections System Operator certification preferred.
• Valid NC Class B CDL license required.
• NC Class B CDL with Tanker and HazMat endorsements preferred.
• On-call rotation requiring a 30-minute response time.

Responsibilities

• Installs water meters and 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 rights-of-ways to keep pipelines clear.

Skills

CDL Class B

HazMat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

NC Grade 1 Collections System Operator

On-call readiness

Public communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vactor trucks

Front end loaders

Heavy trucks

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.

• 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.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

• 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

• 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

• 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.