Water Systems Technician: Pumps, Meters & Maintenance

Bladen County; Elizabethtown (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bladen County is seeking a Water Utility Mechanic to install, maintain, repair, and operate the county's water treatment, distribution, and metering systems. The role involves calibrating equipment, collecting samples, reading meters for billing, and supporting the Snow and Ice Storm Management Team within Buildings and Grounds.

Candidates should have a vocational diploma with 1–2 years of public utilities maintenance experience, and be prepared to work with pumps, meters, valves and related

Qualifications

• Requires a vocational school diploma supplemented by one to two years of public utilities maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of water distribution systems, safety procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Experience with meters, pumps, valves, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and inspect water lines, pumps and meters.
• Collect water samples and maintain associated records/logs.
• Read meters for billing and test water pressure and flow.
• Respond to emergencies and assist contractors as needed.
• Ensure safety, compliance and quality in all tasks.

Skills

Water system operation

Troubleshooting

Emergency response

Heavy equipment operation

Records management

Safety awareness

Reading technical materials

Clerical/data entry

Education

Vocational school diploma

Tools

Water meters

Testing equipment

Computers

Line locating tools

Job description

Bladen County is seeking a Water Utility Mechanic to install, maintain, repair, and operate the county's water treatment, distribution, and metering systems. The role involves calibrating equipment, collecting samples, reading meters for billing, and supporting the Snow and Ice Storm Management Team within Buildings and Grounds.

Candidates should have a vocational diploma with 1–2 years of public utilities maintenance experience, and be prepared to work with pumps, meters, valves and related