Water Resources Field Technician

City of Lexington; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lexington is hiring Water Resources Service Worker I, II, III to install, repair, and maintain water and sewer lines and appurtenances in the Water Resources Maintenance and Construction Department. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid NC Class B CDL with tanker endorsement or transfer ability, and completion of confined space and trenching training within 6 months.

For Worker II and III, additional certifications and experience apply, including CDL tanker endorsement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid NC Class B CDL with tanker endorsement, or able to transfer.
• Confined space and trenching training within 6 months.
• II: two years of water/sewer maintenance experience; CDL with tanker endorsement usually required.
• III: four years of water/sewer maintenance experience; CDL with tanker endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain water and sewer lines and appurtenances.
• Follow safety procedures and complete required trainings.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm; on‑call rotation; paid bi‑weekly.

Skills

Driver's license

Flagger certification

Confined space training

Trenching training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Grade II Collection certification or Grade C Water Distribution certification

Grade III Collection Operator’s certificate or Grade B Water Distribution certificate

Job description

City of Lexington is hiring Water Resources Service Worker I, II, III to install, repair, and maintain water and sewer lines and appurtenances in the Water Resources Maintenance and Construction Department. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid NC Class B CDL with tanker endorsement or transfer ability, and completion of confined space and trenching training within 6 months.

For Worker II and III, additional certifications and experience apply, including CDL tanker endorsement