Sewer Mains Technician - Field Ops & On-Call

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

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.