Utility Maintenance Worker I- D&C Siler City location *4 positions

Sanford NC; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sanford is seeking a Utility Maintenance Worker I for the D&C Siler City/Chatham locations. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and inspecting utility lines and appurtenances, with responsibilities to prepare reports and use standard office equipment.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid NC driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within six months. CDL holders receive 5% above the listed salary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required; able to obtain Class B CDL within six months of employment.
• Must meet certification, license and training requirements for assigned division including Confined Space, North Carolina DOT Flagger, Work Zone and Traffic Control within six months.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and inspect utility lines and appurtenances; perform related maintenance tasks.
• Prepare reports, logs, and other documents as required.
• Operate standard office equipment and software; perform manual labor in varying weather conditions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Opportunities

The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We pledge to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history or genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, disability (physical or mental), age, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

A background investigation will be conducted on the successful candidate which will be job-related and consistent with business necessity for the position, and may include an inquiry into an employee or applicant’s criminal and driving history; education; previous employment/job experience; knowledge, skills and abilities; credentials or licensure; character; physical fitness; and other qualifications as required for the position in the service of the City.

Unless required by local, state, and/or federal law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude a candidate from employment consideration.

Utility Maintenance Worker I- D&C Siler City/Chatham locations

We are looking for a detailed individual who possesses general knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, repair, and inspection of utility lines, and a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and inspection of utility lines and appurtenances; some knowledge in preparing reports, logs, and other documents; general knowledge in the use of standard office equipment and associated software, and use of the equipment required for the position; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions, make arithmetic computations, compute rates, ratios and percentages, make S.S.O. calculations, footage calculations, and pipe size, diameter and capacity calculations, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Special Requirements

The position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire, with the ability to obtain a North Carolina Class “B” commercial driver's license within six months of employment. Successful candidates currently holding a NC Class "B" or Class "A" CDL would be hired 5% above the listed salary. Must meet and maintain all certification, license and training requirements for the division which assigned to include Confined Space, North Carolina DOT Flagger, Work Zone and Traffic Control, and Trenching and Shoring within six months of employment.

The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job ID Location- Siler/Chatham Category TriRiver Water Status Open Open until filled Salary $40,351.91 (DOQ) per year, earned & paid on a bi-weekly basis*eligible for up to 5% increase in salary after successful completion of 6 month probation period Posted October 27, 2026 4:15 PM Closing Open Until Filled