Sewer Mains Specialist

City of High Point; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401K and 457B

PTO within first year

13 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision plans

Job summary

The City of High Point is seeking a Sewer Mains Specialist to support daily operations of the collection system. This hands-on role involves data collection, reporting to state authorities, and helping maintain facilities using specialized equipment. Supervisory duties may be assigned to semi-skilled staff under City policies.

The position requires working in varied weather, physical lifting, and on-call availability, with full-time benefits and a focus on safety and efficiency in the system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions for long periods.
• Must be able to work on-call on a regular rotating basis.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to deal effectively with the public.
• Must have or obtain Confined Space Competent person within 6 months of hire date.
• Must have or obtain OSHA 10-hour safety course within 1 year of hire date.
• Must have or obtain Basic First-Aid, CPR, and AED certification within 1 year of hire date (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council).
• Must have North Carolina Grade III Wastewater Collection Certification

Responsibilities

• Back-up ORCs for collections.
• Ensure the collection system follows Federal, State, and Local agency rules.
• Complete all required reports for Federal, State, and City agencies in a timely manner.
• Support lab, pretreatment, FOG, plant maintenance, engineering, and other departments as directed.
• Gather information for FOG, maintenance, treatment plants, and sewer programs.
• Inspect system devices, pipelines, and rights-of-way.
• Monitor odor control and assist with GIS and engineering tasks.
• Coordinate with city departments and property owners to resolve water/sewer complaints.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Compensation Range $23.61 - $30.25 Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume.

Who We Are: At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

Our Core Values:

• Stewardship: We manage the city’s resources responsibly and make decisions that sustain High Point’s future. In other words, we take care of what we have today to build what we’ll need tomorrow
• Welcoming: We create a friendly, open environment where residents, partners, and visitors feel valued and embraced. We want everyone who connects with High Point to feel welcomed, like they belong here.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in everything we do. That means doing what’s right – even when no one’s watching. This is how we earn our community’s trust.
• Productivity: We stay focused on results, fostering creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking. We don’t just get things done – we find smarter, better ways to do them.

What We Offer:

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 13 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You’ll Do:

The Sewer Mains Specialist plays a key role in supporting the Senior Mains Specialist with the daily operations of the Collection System. This dynamic role includes a variety of tasks such as SSO reporting, FTSE and FA computation, system cleaning, root control, FOG compliance, I&I management, and lift station monitoring. You’ll be hands‑on with data collection, ensuring accurate reporting to the State, maintaining facilities, and assisting with system operations. Using a range of specialized equipment, you'll tackle challenging and rewarding tasks while contributing to the efficiency and sustainability of the entire system. Work is performed under regular supervision, with the opportunity to oversee and guide semi-skilled workers in alignment with City policies.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Back-up ORCs for collections.
• Assists in ensuring the collection system and associated programs follow the rules and regulations of the Federal, State, and Local agencies.
• Completes all required reports for Federal, State, and City agencies in a timely matter.
• Provides support departments such as lab, industrial pretreatment, FOG program, plant maintenance, engineering services, administration, code enforcement, and planning and zoning are incorporated into the system records and are in adherence to the rules, regulations and procedures of the division as directed
• Gathers information for the FOG program, plant maintenance, wastewater treatment plants, deduct meter, sewer meters, and other programs associated with the collection system.
• Inspects system devise, pipelines, rights-of-way, aerial lines, creek crossings, etc.
• Monitors odor control.
• Assists engineering technicians, engineers, and GIS personnel with water mains and sewer line problems reported by contractors and local citizens.
• On-call back-up ORC and/or On-Call Emergency Contract Inspector; Assists in locating lost manholes, air releases, and force mains.
• Adjust air release and vacuum valves on force mains.
• Performs field checks for sewer taps using maps, records, and GIS.
• Assists other departments in locating utilities.
• Assists supervisors with locating water and sewer mains; Coordinates with building and property owners and the City of High Point Engineering Department to help solve water and sewer complaints;
• Good knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and safety rules and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and sewer mains and facilities; Skillfully use the specialized tools and operate equipment related to the assigned area including pressure monitoring, flow monitoring, odor control, grease control, etc.;
• Works independently; Interpret and enforce City and departmental policies and procedures;
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, subordinates, other employees and the general public;
• Read and understand plans, maps, specifications, data sheets, flow and pressure information;
• Properly operate two‑way radio.
• Be available for immediate response in emergency situations to maintain and restore systems.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Utilizes computer system to access work orders and map sewer systems;
• Operates pipe and utility locator;
• Operates service or tandem truck to pick up parts and supplies from vendor or city warehouse and hauls materials and equipment to and from job sites;
• Cleaning and general housekeeping of the Division’s facilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions for long periods
• Must be able to work On-Call on a regular rotating basis
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds or more with assistance.
• Must be able to deal effectively with the public.
• Must have or obtain Confined Space Competent person within 6 months of hire date
• Must have or obtain OSHA 10-hour safety course within 1 year of hire date
• Must have or obtain Basic First-Aid, CPR, and AED certification with 1 year of hire date (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council)
• Must have North Carolina Grade III Wastewater Collection Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in related field
• Grade IV Collection System Certification
• Having Class ‘A’ Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement
• General knowledge of sewer construction and operation, By-pass pumping experience, CCTV Camera Systems, flusher trucks, rodder trucks, backhoe and tandem dump trucks.
• 30 hr. OSHA Construction Certification or 40 hr. General Industry Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Hearing/Speaking: Ability to communicate clearly with citizens, employees, and supervisors, both in person and over two-way radio/telephone. Must hear warning sounds from equipment (buzzers, bells, horns).
• Visual Abilities: Far Acuity: Clear vision at 20 feet or more to monitor project areas and drive vehicles to/from job sites. Corrected vision: R 20/30, L 20/30. Near Acuity: Clear vision at 20 inches or less for tools, manuals, work orders, and materials. Corrected vision: 20/22. Depth Perception: Ability to judge distances and space for task execution and safety. Field of Vision: Wide span of vision required for monitoring project sites and ensuring safety. Accommodation: Ability to adjust vision for varying distances, especially when shifting between near-point tasks and overall project monitoring.
• Physical Strength: Heavy Work: Exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly. Involves walking, standing, carrying, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and stretching. Frequent use of arms, hands, legs, feet, and back.
• Mental Activity/Requirements: Reasoning: Ability to apply logical thinking to work tasks, safety requirements, and traffic safety principles. Mathematics Ability: Must understand basic math for pipe sizing, flow requirements, and supply quantities. Language Ability: Reading: Ability to read manuals, instructions, equipment readings, work orders, and street signs. Writing: Must write work orders clearly and legibly. Speaking: Must communicate clearly with citizens, coworkers, and supervisors, especially during emergencies.
• Environmental Conditions: Physical Surroundings: Exposed to varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.) and rough terrain. Must work outside in all weather and be comfortable in muddy, dirty, or wet conditions. Hazards: Potential exposure to wastewater, chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens per OSHA standards. Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment: Air tools, power tools, hand tools, pipe fittings, water mains, sewer lines, valves, TV inspection systems, work orders, ladders, two-way radios, and safety equipment.

Work Location:

The work location of this job will be 816 E Green Dr High Point, North Carolina.

Our Commitments:

The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law. The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended. The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. In lieu of or in addition to background screening, candidates selected for employment in a position that requires working with children in any capacity must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any such position without passing a pre-placement physical exam. The City offers employment to successful candidates conditioned upon the City’s receipt of satisfactory results from all required screenings, checks, and exams, as applicable. The City of High Point offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Access the following link to view City of High Point Benefits and links to Benefit sites: Benefits Overview The Benefits Handbook provides a summary of benefits for City of High Point Employees.