Senior Water & Wastewater 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

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.