Water & Sewer Maintenance Technician - On Call

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

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)

Job summary

City of Winston-Salem is seeking a semiskilled worker to install and maintain water and sewer lines under the supervision of the Senior Crew Coordinator. The role involves basic construction tasks, repair work, and locating underground utilities before repairs.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, minimal related experience, and the ability to perform physical labor in various weather conditions. Valid driver's license and willingness to work on-call shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in maintenance of water and sewer systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures; thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws; thorough knowledge of industry standard and department specific equipment; thorough knowledge of department specific software; ability to use various measuring devices; ability to perform manual labor; ability to work in various weather situations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs water and sewer lines and other water/sewer system appurtenances.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair work on water and sewer lines; locates underground utilities prior to repairs.
• Ensures tools and equipment are well maintained and operable; ensures work spaces are safe.
• Completes pre-trip inspection of vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Manual labor

Measuring devices usage

Weather adaptability

Public/colleague communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minimal water/sewer maintenance experience

Job description

City of Winston-Salem is seeking a semiskilled worker to install and maintain water and sewer lines under the supervision of the Senior Crew Coordinator. The role involves basic construction tasks, repair work, and locating underground utilities before repairs.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, minimal related experience, and the ability to perform physical labor in various weather conditions. Valid driver's license and willingness to work on-call shifts are required.