Senior Maintenance Technician - Wastewater Preventative Maintenance

City of Raleigh North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Le City of Raleigh recherche un Senior Maintenance Technician pour superviser et effectuer l'entretien préventif des infrastructures d'égout. Avec des responsabilités allant de la conduite d'équipements lourds à la supervision d'une équipe, ce poste offre la possibilité de contribuer à des services publics essentiels tout en garantissant la conformité et la sécurité. Les candidats idéaux auront une expérience significative en entretien et seront prêts à passer des certifications locales.

Benefits

Formation pour certifications

Remboursement des frais de CDL

Qualifications

• Expérience en conduite de véhicules lourds.
• Trois ans d'expérience en entretien spécialisé.
• Certifications en systèmes de distribution d'eau souhaitées.

Responsibilities

• Diriger une équipe dans l'entretien des infrastructures.
• Effectuer des inspections et des réparations.
• Répondre aux urgences liées aux égouts.

Skills

Soudure

Entretien préventif

Service à la clientèle

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Jet/Vac combination truck

Équipements de sécurité

Job description

This position is beingre-advertised. Candidates who have previouslysubmittedan applicationand were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department, now also known as Raleigh Water, provides water and sanitary sewer services to roughly 198,000 metered customers and a service population of about 600,000 people in Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon areas. Our mission is to provide safe, sustainable water services for our customers while protecting public health and contributing to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our communities.

The Senior Maintenance Technician position functions as the lead worker of each two-man crew assigned to the Preventative Maintenance Program within the Sewer Maintenance Division. Crews within this program are tasked with cleaning sanitary sewer mains on a routine basis in order to prevent system blockages and maintain compliance with the Division’s State issued Collections System permit. Staff assigned to this role are responsible for the maintenance and operation of combination jet/vac equipment used to clean sewer structures by way of high-pressure water hoses and nozzles.

Staff assigned to this role will provide functions critical to completion of the following tasks:

• Daily vehicle and equipment inspections
• Maintenance of assigned equipment and tools
• Complete work zone setup and teardown
• Operate jet/vac combination truck
• Assist with truck/supply room inventory
• Assist with all other work-related tasks
  
  

The benefits of being a City of Raleigh Maintenance Technician:

• Qualifying Senior Maintenance Technicians are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional 12.5% to base pay.
• Education provided to learn Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operator standards and earn certifications.
• Get your CDL!The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam.

Work Hours:
Scheduled working hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. This position carries with it an on-call requirement which includes 8 hours of paid standby time per on-call week, plus the potential to earn overtime pay at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for hours worked over 40.

• Serves as lead worker by assigning work and monitoring work completion
• Performs semi-skilled general maintenance supporting City department(s) or maintenance function; selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks; performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations
• Operates and maintains assigned equipment and tools; performs inspections to ensure safe operating conditions; performs routine repairs and/or replacement of parts; cleans and performs preventative maintenance; and monitors need for replacement or advanced repairs
• Completes inventory counts and monitor tool, equipment, and supply needs
• Sets up / teardown of traffic control work zones and various safety equipment including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment
• Completes various manual labor tasks such as loading/unloading equipment, setup of traffic control work zones, setup of combination jet/vac sewer cleaning truck, opening manhole covers, inserting cleaning nozzles into sewer pipes, monitor cleaning operations to identify any issues, teardown of equipment, routine cleaning of truck and tools
• Responds to and investigate sewer backup, overflow, and odor calls. Take corrective action to address issues when needed
• Input data into electronic work order system
• Responds to sanitary sewer overflows. Utilize assigned jet/vac combination truck to clear sewer blockages, setup containment sites for spilled wastewater, manually move gas powered pumps into place, set pump hoses, clean up solid debris from contaminated areas, and restore impacted areas
• Supports the City’s emergency response in the event of inclement weather, to include support for debris cleanup after severe storms or snow and ice response for Division facilities

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and three years of assignment-related equipment operation/driving or specialized maintenance experience

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

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
• NC WPCSOCC Collection System Operator Certification Grade I or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collection Grade II
• Maintenance experience related to the following areas:
  • 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

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Basic mathematical concepts
• Basic filing and record-keeping principles
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Customer service principles
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Modern office technology
  
  

Skill In:

• Following directions and meeting standards
• Providing attention to detail in assignments
• Performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions
• Proofreading and error correction
• Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials and inventory
• Performing basic math calculations
• Comprehending reference books and manuals
• Operating assigned tools and equipment
• Organizing and maintaining records and files
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Providing customer service
• 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 and to receive work direction

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:
Exerting up 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.Work is conducted in a crew setting primarily in an outdoors environment in close proximity to heavy equipment, vehicle traffic, open manholes, and open excavations. May involve entering areas with uneven or rough terrain to include creek beds, wetlands, or forested areas.

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.