Water & Sewer Maintenance Tech – Day Shift, Growth

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Durham is hiring Maintenance Assistants within the Water & Sewer Maintenance Division of Water Management. The role supports across multiple workgroups and participates in standby/recall duties with overtime when needed.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least one year of maintenance field experience, the ability to regularly lift 65 lbs, and a valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License. OSHA certifications should be obtained within one year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of maintenance field experience.
• Ability to regularly lift 65 lbs.
• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• OSHA Competent Person certification and OSHA Trenching/Shoring certification must be obtained within one year.
• Experience in water & sewer maintenance at other municipalities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and manual labor for water, wastewater, construction, general maintenance, community development or facilities projects.
• Transporting and carrying materials, mowing and trimming, cleaning equipment and making minor repairs.
• Assist in asphalt, concrete, storm sewer and ditch projects.
• Assist with traffic control device installations.
• Assist with excavations, pipeline installation and maintenance, valves and hydrant maintenance, outfall maintenance, leak detection, valve operations, utilities cuts and shutdowns.
• Assist neighborhood improvement services with neglected property maintenance, painting, light carpentry, and general building maintenance.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

Job description

City of Durham is hiring Maintenance Assistants within the Water & Sewer Maintenance Division of Water Management. The role supports across multiple workgroups and participates in standby/recall duties with overtime when needed.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least one year of maintenance field experience, the ability to regularly lift 65 lbs, and a valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License. OSHA certifications should be obtained within one year.