Utility Maintenance Mechanic I

Town of Clayton; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement pension plan

401K membership

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

State Health Plan

Job summary

Town of Clayton seeks a Utility Maintenance Mechanic I for the Water Resources Department. Base salary range is $44,805.00 – $55,961.00 with pay based on related experience. Work location is 653 Veterans Pkwy., Clayton, NC.

The role is essential to maintaining water and sewer infrastructure and involves on-call duties. Qualified applicants will have a High School diploma or GED, and experience in utility work with heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Collections 1 and/or C-Distribution preferred.
• Experience in construction-related utility work including heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to read utility line maps and operation manuals.
• Ability to establish effective working relations with others.
• Manual labor for extended periods in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines and pump stations.
• Operate Vac-truck and jetting machine for sewer line cleaning.
• Perform confined space entries in manholes and related appurtenances.
• Record pump hours for review by Water Resources Superintendent.
• Maintain water distribution system components and test systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation at pump stations.
• Assist in herbicide application around hydrants and utilities.
• Repair and replace water/sewer lines, valves, hydrants, and ARVs.
• Operate equipment to inspect collections system.

Skills

Manual labor

Reading maps

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Collections 1 / C-Distribution

Job description

* Salary Grade SG 301* * Recruitment Range: $44,805.00 - $55,961.00 *

* Salary Grade SG 301* * Recruitment Range: $44,805.00 - $55,961.00 *

** Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience **

• Work Location is 653 Veterans Pkwy., Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Utility Maintenance Mechanic I for the Water Resources Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs responsible unskilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair and preventive maintenance of water and sewer lines, pumping stations, and appurtenances. Employees are on-call and subject to call-back work. This position is classified as Service Critical.

• Performs preventive maintenance and repair to sewer lift stations; pulls pumps, cleans pumps and wet wells; checks generators and bypass pumps, and all other related structures.
• Assist in the operation of the Vac-truck and jetting machine to regularly clean sewer lines, unstop blockages and all other town-related needs.
• Performs permit required confined space entries into manholes, wet wells, check valve vaults, meter vaults, and related water and sewer appurtenances.
• Records pump hours and averages for review by the Water Resources Superintendent.
• Performs preventive maintenance to the water distribution system; flush water mains, flush hydrants, install auto flushers, and exercise valves.
• Troubleshoots electrical and instrument equipment such as floats, relays, control panels and all other related structures to the pump station.
• Assists in the application of herbicides around hydrants, valves, valve markers, manholes, pump stations and easements, as well as operating equipment to cut the undergrowth.
• Repairs and replaces water and sewer lines, valves, hydrants, Air Release Valves (ARV) and all related structures.
• Assists in the operation of the equipment used to inspect the collections system.
• Operates various pieces of equipment needed to complete tasks.
• Maintains necessary tools and inventory on departmental vehicles.
• Operates tapping machine to make water and sewer taps; sets meter boxes; installs meters; performs pressure/volume tests.
• Performs other related tasks as directed.

Special Requirements, Education & Experience

• Basic knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines.
• Basic knowledge of the variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines and appurtenances.
• Basic knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of sewer pump stations and appurtenances.
• Working knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools.
• Working knowledge of the safe use and operation of automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Basic knowledge of maintaining accurate records.
• Basic knowledge of the Occupational Hazards and Safety precautions needed in the work environment as well as Town policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of the Town’s current work order system.
• The ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• The ability to read utility line maps, operation, and service manuals and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic knowledge in conflict resolution.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Collections 1 and or C-Distribution preferred.
• Experience in construction-related utility work including heavy equipment operation.

OR

Depending on the position, the Town may consider 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.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits.

When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.

Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.