Water & Sewer Collection Crew Lead

Harnett County; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnett County is seeking a supervisory technician to oversee water services installation, activation, and repair. You will supervise field crews, plan work, and ensure adherence to procedures while coordinating with contractors and customers.

The role requires knowledge of plumbing and mechanical maintenance, plus a valid North Carolina CDL and a Grade III collection system certification. On-call readiness and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plumbing and mechanical maintenance for water systems.
• Ability to supervise a small crew and manage field crews.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Capability to plan, organize, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work on a 24-hour call-in basis.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, allocates manpower and resources.
• Plans and supervises work to journeyman level.
• Oversees installation of taps and sewer lift stations.
• Responds to customer questions and resolves concerns.
• Maintains inventory, procures parts and equipment.
• Interviews and hires collection system staff.

Skills

Supervision

Field work

Communication

Problem solving

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma with technical training

NC Collection System Certification (Grade III)

NC Class A CDL

Confined Space Training

Job description

Harnett County is seeking a supervisory technician to oversee water services installation, activation, and repair. You will supervise field crews, plan work, and ensure adherence to procedures while coordinating with contractors and customers.

The role requires knowledge of plumbing and mechanical maintenance, plus a valid North Carolina CDL and a Grade III collection system certification. On-call readiness and safety compliance are essential.