Water Mains Technician — Field Ops & ORC Backup

High Point, NC; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401K/457B Retirement Plans

Paid time off (PTO)

13 Paid Holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

The Water Mains Specialist at the City of High Point oversees daily operations of the water distribution network, including backflow prevention and cross-connection control. The role supports hydrant meter usage, water quality testing, and regulatory reporting, serving as a backup Operator in Responsible Charge.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, NC Grade B Water Distribution certification, and OSHA 10-hour safety training within 1 year of hire; on-call rotation is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• North Carolina Grade B Water Distribution certification required.
• OSHA 10-hour safety course within 1 year of hire.
• Confined Space Competent Person within 6 months of hire.
• Basic First-Aid, CPR, and AED certification within 1 year of hire.
• North Carolina Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (preferred).
• Grade A Distribution Certification (preferred).
• Certified Backflow Tester (preferred).
• Cross Connection ORC Certification (preferred).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more with assistance.
• Must be able to work on-call on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Back Up Operator in Responsible Charge for the water distribution system and backflow prevention.
• Inspect pipelines, storage facilities, and related assets.
• Maintain system records and ensure regulatory reporting.
• Assist with collection system, TRC, plan review, and GIS coordination.
• Monitor SCADA flows and calibrate instrumentation.
• Assist with locating utilities and responding to public inquiries.
• Review plans for code compliance and safety standards.
• On-call ORC and Emergency Inspector duties.

Skills

On-call readiness

Physical stamina

Public interaction

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

North Carolina Grade B Water Distribution certification

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Grade A Distribution Certification

Certified Backflow Tester

Cross Connection ORC Certification

Associate’s degree in related field

OSHA 10-hour safety course

Basic First-Aid, CPR, and AED certification

Job description

The Water Mains Specialist at the City of High Point oversees daily operations of the water distribution network, including backflow prevention and cross-connection control. The role supports hydrant meter usage, water quality testing, and regulatory reporting, serving as a backup Operator in Responsible Charge.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, NC Grade B Water Distribution certification, and OSHA 10-hour safety training within 1 year of hire; on-call rotation is required.