Water & Sewer Field Technician - Flagger Certified

Onslow Water & Sewer Authority; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow Water & Sewer Authority (ONWASA) is seeking an intermediate skilled trades worker to help operate, repair, and maintain the water and sewer collections system. Work includes traffic control setup and delivering dependable service in both routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, performing meter work, and assisting crews. Must possess NCDOT Flagger and AED/CPR/First Aid certifications and a valid driver's license; on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with experience in water and wastewater operations.
• NCDOT Flagger certified, and AED/CPR/First Aid certified.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer experiences in all interactions with internal and external customers.
• Safely control traffic through the work zone to ensure safety of crew. As required by NCDOT, the flagger protects the lives of workers, guide traffic through the work area, to avoid delays.
• Developing and Setting up Traffic Control during construction, maintenance and utility operations.
• Operate dump truck, back-hoe, track hoe, combination truck and trailer, trencher, boring machines, asphalt and concrete saws and related equipment.
• Repair and maintain water and sewer systems; installing meters; performing maintenance responsibilities as assigned.
• Loads and unloads equipment onto trailer; secures equipment for transportation.
• Repair major and minor leaks in water and sewer systems.
• Install individual water/sewer services such as water/sewer taps.
• Locate water/sewer lines and valves.
• Repair driveway and landscaping of work sites.
• Assist other crews on job sites when requested.
• Participates in cross-training exercises such as hydrant & valve demo training.

Skills

Customer service

Traffic control

Safety awareness

Reading comprehension

Operational excellence

Education

High school diploma or GED

NCDOT Flagger certified

AED/CPR/First Aid certified

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Dump truck

Back-hoe

Track hoe

Trencher

Asphalt saws

Concrete saws

Job description

Onslow Water & Sewer Authority (ONWASA) is seeking an intermediate skilled trades worker to help operate, repair, and maintain the water and sewer collections system. Work includes traffic control setup and delivering dependable service in both routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, performing meter work, and assisting crews. Must possess NCDOT Flagger and AED/CPR/First Aid certifications and a valid driver's license; on-call duties may apply.